Master’s De gree Programme in Information Management and Digital Archiving
Degree programme description
The degree programme consists of 90 ECTS credits, divided into core competence and complementary competence studies.
Core competence studies give you an overall view of developing information management. You learn how to link information management and its development with other operations in your organisation. In addition, you learn to understand the meaning of digital preservation and archiving as part of information management. You also learn to identify opportunities and challenges in digital preservation.
Core competence studies provide you with appropriate knowledge of applying research and development methods in information management. You also gain competence to participate in the procuration of information systems and development projects as an expert of your own field.
You can choose complementary competence (15 ECTS credits) studies from a wide supply of Xamk’s Master School’s common studies according to your interests. These common studies cover courses both in Finnish and English, and you can also study online and take blended studies. The common studies to choose from include the following:
• Research and development
• Management, leadership and entrepreneurship
• International working environments
• Information, digital services and networks
You can also choose complementary competence studies from other universities, if they are at the lever of master’s degree. In case you have previously completed studies at the level of EQF 7, and they match the objectives of the degree, they can be recognised as part of your studies. More information is provided by the Degree Programme Coordinator.
Master’s thesis, 30 ECTS credits
Objectives
By completing this degree programme you learn how to develop your organisation’s data management and how to identify development targets.
The degree programme gives you practical skills to develop your own work. You learn how to develop organisations’ operations by improving data management and digital archiving. You become familiar with the technologies used in the systems of digital archiving and are able to participate in software procurement processes.
The main topics deal with the formation of digital information as well as how to process and preserve it. An important topic is the reuse of digital information, and how to account for data protection and information security.
After completing the degree programme you understand the meaning of data management as a part of organisations’ operations and you know the requirements of information preservation. You identify challenges and possibilities of data management and digital archiving. You understand the organisation as a combinations of processes, data and information systems. This degree program gives you practical skills and knowledge to develop your own work.
RDI and cooperation with world of work
Cooperation with world of work consist of both students’ work experience and Xamk’s networks. The studies involve practical examples from working life. You can develop and create new practices for information management and digital archiving by sharing experiences with your co-students.
The degree programme cooperates with Xamk’s RDI department, especially with Digitalia – Research Center on Digital Information Management. There is also cooperation with companies operating in the field of information management or digital archiving and with universities offering education in the field.
Implementation of studies and flexible learning tracks
Flexible studies on the side
The programme is arranged as in multiform learning so you can learn on the side, but job is not precondition of studying. You can put the studies in good use by integrating course assignments to your own work and organization. Studies include online meetings. You can study independently or within a group.
Learning environments
The most important learning environments are the online learning environment Moodle in addition to group work and conversations arranged during face-to-face studies. Courses may include case studies and familiarization with different information management systems.
Master’s Degree Programme in Information Management and Digital Archiving
Master’s Degree Programme in Information Management and Digital Archiving
Master’s Degree Programme in Information Management and Digital Archiving
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
19.02.2024 - 26.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
- Master’s De gree Programme in Information Management and Digital Archiving
Teachers
- Kirsi Jurvanen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi Jurvanen
Groups
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SAMI23KVYInformation Management and Digital Archiving, master studies
Objective
You know the procurement processes of information systems and can manage them as a information management specialist. You are able to manage requirement analysis processes and know user-oriented development methods. You can evaluate the quality of information systems.
Content
What are the phases of information system procurement processes? How are procurement processes and requirement analyses managed? What kind of user-oriented development methods are available related to systems procurement? How can you evaluate the quality of information systems?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
01.03.2024 - 26.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
- Master’s De gree Programme in Information Management and Digital Archiving
Teachers
- Teemu Oksanen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi Jurvanen
Groups
-
SAMI23KVYInformation Management and Digital Archiving, master studies
Objective
You understand the primary principles of the infrastructure of digital services. You know the principles of implementation and maintenance processes of information systems. You become familiar with the technical requirements of information systems. You can evaluate the technical quality of systems.
Content
Which are the main principles of the infrastructure of digital services? What are the implementation and deployment processes like? What are the technical requirements for information systems? How is the technical quality of information systems estimated?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
06.10.2023 - 17.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
- Master’s De gree Programme in Information Management and Digital Archiving
Teachers
- Kirsi Jurvanen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi Jurvanen
Groups
-
SAMI23KVYInformation Management and Digital Archiving, master studies
Objective
You understand the organisation as a combinations of processes, data and information systems. You can identify and describe organisations’ processes and information flows from the information management point of view. You can develop and manage processes.
Content
What is a process? What is information flow? How can you describe, develop and manage processes and information flows? What kind of tools are available for visualising processes?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
12.01.2024 - 17.03.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Master’s De gree Programme in Information Management and Digital Archiving
Teachers
- Anssi Jääskeläinen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi Jurvanen
Groups
-
SAMI23KVYInformation Management and Digital Archiving, master studies
Objective
You know how to design digital archives and preservation processes. You are able to identify challenges of preserving of different kinds of data. You are familiar with different kinds of regulations concerning digital preservation and common quality requirements of different types of data. You learn about technologies used in digital preservation.
Content
What kind of factors have to be considered when designing digital preservation? Which regulations, standards and recommendations affect digital archiving? Which are the quality criteria for digitizing and the challenges in digital preservation?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
20.11.2023 - 14.01.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
- Master’s De gree Programme in Information Management and Digital Archiving
Teachers
- Kirsi Jurvanen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi Jurvanen
Groups
-
SAMI23KVYInformation Management and Digital Archiving, master studies
Objective
You know the phases of information lifecycle and can categorize organisational data and nformation.
You are able to compile information management plans. You also know which laws and recommendations influence compiling and developing information management plans both in the private and public sectors.
Content
Which are the phases of information lifecycle? How can you categorize data and information. How can you compile information management plans? Whis laws, standards and recuirements influence compiling and developing information management plans?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Timing
01.09.2023 - 05.11.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
- Master’s De gree Programme in Information Management and Digital Archiving
Teachers
- Kirsi Jurvanen
- Pia Paakkulainen
Teacher in charge
Kirsi Jurvanen
Groups
-
SAMI23KVYInformation Management and Digital Archiving, master studies
Objective
You can plan research or development projects and know the appropriate research and development methods for developing information management. You can define the appropriate objectives for you research or development project and select suitable methods for data collection. You are familiar with research ethics and and can identify ethical questions of utilizing data and information. You know the style and techniques of academic writing both in English.
Content
How can you write research or development plans? Which are the instructions for research ethics? What are the style and techniques of academic writing?
Evaluation scale
1-5