Programme objectives

The interdisciplinary programme in Computer Engineering and Economics prepares the student for today and tomorrow’s ever more result-oriented businesses and organisation structures.  The programme’s goal is to combine a Computer Engineer’s competencies with meaningful knowledge within business economy.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering educates the student for work within a broad field of technical professions consisting of computer science, programming, communication, project leadership, etc.

The programme has a theoretical-practical profile, and after graduation, the student should be able to work in the usage and introduction of new technology with regards to forming products, processes and work environments.  The important aim of the programme is to provide the student with awareness of how technology affects society with regards to the human condition and need, and about society’s goals with regards to resource usage, economy, and environment.

In order to be able to follow the ever faster technical development and the changes it results in, the student must acquired the ability to delve into a new technical area and be given a good basis for continuous personal development and “life-long learning” both within the main area and new subject areas.

After the programme, the student should:

·         show the ability to, with suitable methods, model, simulate, plan and execute a work within given time constraints and critically evaluate methods and results.

·         Show the ability of professional skills which are integrated into the programme, for example the ability to work in a group and communicate orally and in writing.

·         show the ability to independently define, formulate and solve problems

·         show the ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary project groups which include engineers as well as non-engineers.

·         show knowledge about industrial enterprising and about relevant legislation

·         show knowledge about effects of human works for humans and the environment

·         show the ability to work with current qualitative and quantitative economical estimation methods which are used in technology-oriented businesses

·         show knowledge about the technical and economical conditions for industry businesses and their relations to their marketing participants

·         show the ability to judge capital need in the short and long term and compile bases of decisions in order to finance development and expansion in a smaller company

• have knowledge of Information Technology's scientific base as well as solid experience and awareness of current development and research
• have a broad proficiency in computer and communication technologies and in-depth knowledge of the chosen specialization
• have knowledge of Computer Engineering and Data Communication from a system perspective, with emphasis on applied technology.
• understand the role of the engineer
• have knowledge of social, environmental, cultural and business aspects and the effects that information and communication systems have on these

• be able to apply knowledge of Information Technology to solve technical problems
• be able to apply knowledge of programming and Communication Technology for the development, operation and maintenance of hardware, network administration and internet-based services
• be able to apply mathematics and science within Information Technology
• be able to use a creative and critical work-ethic to identify, formulate and solve problems in the field of Computer Engineering with the appropriate methods and tools
• be able to work independently and within the specific framework of engineering projects in the field of Computer Technology
• show the ability to work cooperatively, organise, and be a project leader
• show sound communication ability, both verbally and in writing, in English and Swedish, in the context of engineering

• show ability and insight in the importance of teamwork and cooperation in multidisciplinary and culturally diverse project groups
• show understanding of and respect for the impact that Information Technology has on people, society and the environment
• be able to evaluate IT systems, not only from a technical aspect but also from ethical, cultural and economic aspects

Information with regard to the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree are presented in KTH's Degree ordinance:

http://intra.kth.se/regelverk/utbildning-forskning/grundutbildning/examina/1.27227