Sweden in Brief

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Sweden in Brief

• Area 450,000 km² (174,000 sq. mi.), third
  largest country in Western Europe
• Capital Stockholm
• Population 9 million inhabitants
• Languages Swedish
• Average life expectancy men 78 years, women 82
  years.
• Most important export goods Electrical
  and telecom equipment, machinery, passenger
  cars,  paper,  pharmaceuticals, iron and steel.

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Sweden in World
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Climate

• Average temperatures
• JANUARY JULY
• South -0.2 C (31.6 F) 16.8 C (62.2 F)
• Middle -2.8 C (27.0 F)17.2 C (63.0 F)
• North -16.0 C (3.2 F)12.8 C (55.0 F)
• Daylight 
• JANUARY 1 - JULY 1
• South 7 hours- 17 hours
• Middle 6 hours18 hours
• North 0 hours24 hours

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HIGHER EDUCATION IN SWEDEN

• - 39 universities and university colleges
• Three primary tasks Undergraduate education,
  postgraduate education and interaction with the
  surrounding community
• - System of study assistance which enables
  everybody to take part in higher education

www.hik.se
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The University of Kalmar
www.hik.se
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WHERE IS KALMAR SITUATED?
South of Sweden - 2 million inhabitants - 8
universities - Over 100 000 students
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KALMAR
- 60 000 inhabitants - Regional centre -
Student-friendly city - Creative industry -
Historical city - Coastal city
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THE UNIVERSITY OF KALMAR

• A medium-sized university with
• - 9 500 students
• - 800 employees

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CAMPUS UNIVERSITY OF KALMAR
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OUR FIELDS OF EDUCATION
- Natural Science- Economics and Tourism -
Humanities and Social Science- Media Studies
and Journalism- Maritime Studies-
Technology- Teacher training- Health and
Behavioural Sciences
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INTERNATIONALISATION
- About 200 incoming foreign students this year
- Over 100 partner universities for student and
staff exchange - Most partner institutions are
European - The University aims to expand its
international network outside Europe
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International Master ProgramCreative Digital
Technologies
On Interaction Design

• What is Interaction Design?
• Desinging interactive products to support people
  in their everyday and work lives.
• The design of sapces for human communication and
  interaction (interaction design is not software
  design, just like architects is not a civil
  engineer)

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Characteristics of Interaction Design

• Multidisciplinary knowledge (computer sciences,
  psychology, ergonomics, arts, sociology, design)
• Integrity of theories, methodologies, skills, and
  experiences.
• Multidisciplinary team work (computer supported
  cooperative work, CSCW)

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Objectives

• The objective of the program is to provide
  students with knowledge, methods, and skills in
  creation, design, and management of digital
  products for applications in social services,
  business management, home, work environment, and
  industries.

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Two Directions In Design

• There are two directions that students can choose
  
• Human - Computer Interactive Systems (HCI),
  requires pre-knowledge on computer science and
  programming knowledge. Aiming at creating
  computer based interactive system (web design,
  mobile applications, etc. for e-business,
  e-health, e-learning, e-government).
• Human Machine Interactive systems (HMI),
  requires general knowledge on industry design and
  using design software tools (like AutoCAD, Pro/E,
  SolidWorks, Rhino, etc.), or human working
  environment design - ergonomics. Aiming at design
  interactive industrial products in peoples
  everyday and work lives.

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Teaching, Examination

• English lecturing/Materials!
• Industrial projects and lab work (project-based
  learning, seminars, and invited key note
  speakers)
• Examination (all courses examination based on
  project assessment, oral presentation, and paper
  examination)

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The structure of courses (40p, 1 year)
Thesis work (10p)
Period 4 (April.- Jun.)
Project work in Interaction Design (5p) Research
methodology (5p)
Period 3 (Jan.- April)
Users needs study (5p) User interface design (5p)
Period 2 (Oct.-Jan.)
Design work (5p) Introduction to interaction
design (5p)
Period 1 (Sept.- Oct.)
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BLEKINGE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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A YOUNG UNIVERSITY

• Founded in 1989
• One of three independent universities of
  technology
• Three campuses

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THE UNIVERSITY PROFILE

• One of the countrys most distinctly profiled
  universities
• Applied IT
• Sustainable development of society

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NOT JUST IT

• Spatial planning, the humanities, health
  sciences, economics, psychology, sociology,
  social science
• Basic IT expertise

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RESEARCH AREAS

• Applied signal processing
• Business administration and economics
• Caring and nursing science
• Computer science
• Computer systems engineering
• Human work science
• Humanities

• Mathematics and statistics
• Mechanical engineering
• Public health science
• Software engineering
• Spatial planning
• Spatial development and planning
• Technoscience
• Telecommunication systems

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN FIGURES

• Around 40 undergraduate programmes and 395
  independent courses
• 3329 full-year students
• 45 per cent are women
• 549 international students in 2005

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Master studies at BTH

• How to apply to BTHs masters programmes
• Read the information at http//www.bth.se/masterpr
  ogrammes
• Always read the FAQs before applying!

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Master programmes at BTH
Where and when to apply

• Apply at www.bth.se/applyno paper version
  needed
• Dead-line for August intake is March 1st
• All documents must have reached us by March 15th
• Late applications are subject to availability of
  seats

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Master programmes at BTH
What to include with the application

• Degree certificate(s) or equivalent (provisional
  degree certificate or final transcripts)
• Transcripts of records of all semesters
• Proof of English skills (TOEFL, IELTS
  Cambridge/Oxford tests) or equivalent
• CV, essay, letters of recommendation, proof of
  working experience (if asked for on the
  application form)