MSc ICT Innovation KTH
The master's programme ICT Innovation combines technical competencies with skills in innovation and entrepreneurship. The programme strongly focuses on integrating education, research, and business modules in its curriculum, with active industry involvement. Students choose one of five technical specialisation tracks. Graduates work in system and software development, product management, business development, start-ups, and consulting.
ICT Innovation at KTH
The master's programme in ICT Innovation combines advanced technical education in information and communication technology with innovation and entrepreneurship. In addition to developing expertise within your chosen technical specialisation, you learn how new technologies are transformed into products, services and business opportunities. The programme equips future engineers with an entrepreneurial mindset and the skills needed to drive digital transformation in established organisations or new ventures. The programme offers five tracks that provide in-depth knowledge within different areas of information and communication technology.
Autonomous Systems
The Autonomous Systems track combines computer science and mechatronics engineering. It is well aligned with market demand in the automobile, manufacturing, logistics, shipping, mining, and recycling industries. Autonomous software systems are also widely used in application areas such as media, finance, customer service, and healthcare.
Data Science
The Data Science track concerns methods and technology for collecting, organising and analysing data to generate new knowledge. This includes implementing and applying machine learning algorithms, platforms for distributed handling of extensive data, large-scale machine learning, algorithms and systems for descriptive and predictive modelling, including the analysis of complex data such as networks, text and images.
Visual Computing and Communication
The Visual Computing and Communication track combines computer science and information technology in image processing and communication, image analysis, computer vision, computer graphics, augmented reality, visualisation, visual analytics, and web-based and network applications.
Human Computer Interaction and Design with Extended Reality
The Human-Computer Interaction and Design with Extended Reality focus on creating the next generation of immersive, human-centered technologies. It combines human aspects (cognitive, aesthetic, and sensory-motor levels) with technological and business aspects and prepares you to design and develop sustainable, accessible, and innovative interactive systems for domains such as healthcare, education, culture, and entertainment.
Cloud and Network Infrastructures and HPC
The Cloud and Network Infrastructures and HPC track covers the design, management, and operation of communication networks, as well as HPC, cloud services, deployment models, and application development. The track also addresses future directions in cloud computing, including edge and fog computing, as well as blockchain and distributed ledger applications.
The programme covers two years of study at KTH in Stockholm. However, students who would like to attend the second year of the programme abroad can do so through the 28Digital Master School , which is attached to this programme. This creates flexibility for students who would like to continue their second year in the programme by either staying at KTH or completing it abroad at one of the other EIT Digital member universities.
This is a two-year programme (120 ECTS credits) given in English. Graduates are awarded the degree of Master of Science, with a major in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and Engineering. The programme is provided at KTH Campus by the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (at KTH).
Programme structure and progression
During the first year, you build expertise within your chosen technical track while developing an understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship through a common set of courses shared by all students in the programme.
During the second year, you continue to deepen your technical specialisation while applying your knowledge in innovation and entrepreneurship projects. A key component of the programme is the close integration of technical studies, innovation and entrepreneurship, and industrial experience.
The programme concludes with a master's degree project carried out during the final semester, typically in collaboration with industry. The degree project is closely connected to both the technical specialisation and the innovation and entrepreneurship component of the programme.
Courses in the programme
The courses in the programme cover topics such as marketing and market analysis, business formation, project work and management, and advanced ICT.
Courses in the master's programme in ICT Innovation
Future and career
With the business-oriented focus combined with the technical specialisation, you will find a plethora of job and career opportunities. Examples include innovative start-ups, research-driven organisations and advanced IT businesses worldwide. The programme works closely with top-tier companies to connect you with them and prepare you for your future career. Throughout the programme, you will also interact with many of these businesses and industry partners, for example, by conducting your master’s degree project with them on real-life projects. In addition to improving students' cultural and language skills, this experience will equip them with expertise in their chosen technological field and strong qualifications for managerial posts in global markets.
Sustainable development
Graduates from KTH have the knowledge and tools for moving society in a more sustainable direction, as sustainable development is an integral part of all programmes. The three key sustainable development goals addressed by the master's programme in ICT Innovation are:
Overall, digitalisation can significantly contribute to sustainable development by promoting more efficient resource use and enhancing everyday life. The programme provides a foundation for sustainable development in engineering, along with more specific knowledge about digital innovation systems that support decent work conditions and economic growth, aiming to create a more sustainable industry and infrastructure for cities and communities.
Faculty and research
We have a broad group of teachers who are also active in different research areas represented by the different tracks.
