BSC Information and Communication Technology
BSC Information and Communication Technology All facets of modern society highly depend on information
and communication Technology (ICT) form production and transport to communication and entertainment. This
programe prepares the next generation of highly skilled specialist to advanced the field. graduates drive digitalisation
and develop ICT in various sector or continue to masters level studies in sweden or internationally.BSC Information
and Communication Technology
Information and Communication Technology at KTH
ICT is an ever-expending field and the basis for digitalising human communication . Since the conception
of the first personal computer in the 1950 and the invention of the world wide web in the late 1980 ICT has
come to affect human life at its core and all industries and sectors . Today, new systems and service continually
involve as people and products become increasingly connected. At the same time, concepts the like AI and
quantum computing promise to speed up this development even more. While technology can improve peoples
quality of life and contribute to the green transition , development requires constantly enhanced security. this
evolution creates a demand for ICT experts who strengthen the protection against industrial espionage, fake news,
and cyber warfare and develop reliable AI e-health and digital design . As a student in the bachelors programme
in information and Communication Technology , you find yourself in the center of this exciting field.
All teaching is conducted in english
in a combination of lectures , laboratory work and practice . you will benefit form the extensive group work
that you can do both an future employers and in research environments. the program is based on the latest
research that KTH conducts in collaboration with companies and your teachers and prominent professors
form all over the world. through guest lectures and projects you will meet companies and gain a sounder
understanding of your future profession.
You will study at KTH main campus . You fellow students come form both Sweden and other countries such
as Germany , France, Spain, England, and South Korea . collaborating in intercultural groups is a valuable
experience that can lay the foundation for your own international network.
This is a three years programme ( 180 ECTS credits ) Given in English . Graduates are awarded the degree
of bachelor of science . The programme is given by the school of electrical engineering and computer science (at KTH ).
Courses in the programme cover topics such as Mathematics , computer programming , engineering and
communication ,digital electronics , modern software development , computer security , and industrial economics.
career
The ICT markets ranks as one of the largest industries in the world. After graduation , creative jobs await in
Sweden and internationally. The programe is a path to opportunities in global and regional IT companies ,
consultancy firms , in most companies IT departments and in international institutions . there is also a great
need for ICT skills in the auto motive industry and medical technology.
You can evolve into a software engineer , consultant, systems specialist and much more. You might have a
new idea during the programme and go on to become a entrepreneur , or apply to the many startup
companies in the field. Even though more and more people are training in ICT around the world ,
the need for ICT competence is expected to be high for a long time to come. The prospect of finding
exciting tasks and occupations is very good.
As a graduates , you also meet the entry requirements of several of the masters programmes
offered at KTH within in the field.
Meet the graduates
Sustainable development
Graduates form KTH have the knowledge and tools for moving society in a more sustainable direction
,as sustainable development is an integral part off all programmes . the key sustainable development
goals addressed by the bachelor programme in Information and Communication Technology are:
The programmes teaches you to understand and develop sustainable solutions for the global sustainability
goals energy for all and sustainable industry , innovation and infrastructure . ICT main contribution to
sustainability is to enable other industries to become more energy efficient and reduce their carbon footprint.
Emission form the transport and industry sector can be greatly reduced if new energy -efficient technology can be used.
the IT industry also significantly impacts on personal integrity , digital monitoring , and democracy
there are major issues to engage in here for those who want to become involved and influence development.
another important aspect is that the technology that enable use to be environmentally friendly , it is important
to create an energy – efficient infrastructure .
Faculty and research
The school of electrical engineering and computer science conducts research that is world leading within in the field .
The research contributes to future solutions in theoretical computer science , applied computer science , robotics , medical science, nanoelectronics , smart grids , intelligent transport systems , secure infrastructure , computer systems , computational biology , media technology and interaction design , as well as speech and musical communication .
the division software and computer system (SCS) works in several areas , contributing to future solution in software engineering , distributed and parallel systems , and data science and applied AI. Software engineering research includes software technology for devops , advanced software testing , novel techniques for automatics software diversification , and new method and systems for software and service analysis and development.
the network systems lab (nslab) conducts research and education in the area off design , analysis and management of next generation network and service . in particular the main research focus is making it easy to develop and manage key societal network systems that meet their objectives. classic examples include : high performance ,high reliability , and low power .
The division communication system (COS) conducts research and education the broadest sense of the communication systems area . This includes , but is not limited to , technical and economic aspects of wireless , wired and topical communication systems and services , fixed and mobile communication systems , and communication related service artefacts , application , and usage .
The radio systems laboratory is conducting research and provides courses and thesis projects within the areas of mobile and personal communication system and services . In particular , the research focus is on architectures and protocols for future mobile networking , economics of wireless systems and services , dynamic spectrum access and cognitive radio systems, and energy aware wireless systems .
Challenges ICT Creates
Despites its numerous benefits, Information and communication technology also poses several challenge that
organizations need to address . one of the primary challenges is the digital divide , which denotes the gap between
individuals with access to ICT and those without . this disparity in access to technology can hinder the inclusion of marginalized communities and limit their economic opportunities.
Moreover the rapid evolution of ICT technologies present challenges in terms of security and data privacy .
as organizations rely more and digital systems and networks they become vulnerable to cyber threats and d
ata breaches . ensuring robust cyber security measures and compliance with data protection regulation is crucial yo mitigate these risks .
Additionally , the constant innovation and integration of new ICT technologies require organizations to adapt quickly to stay competitive . Managing the complexity of diverse ICT systems ensuring their seamless integration can be daunting task for business . Therefore organization must invest in training and skill development to effectively leverage ICT solutions and address technologies challenges .