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Introduction

About University of Borås

The University of Borås is a modern university with three Academies. We manage educations in Library and Information Studies, Business and Informatics, Fashion and Textile Studies, Behavioural and Education Sciences, Engineering and Health Sciences. The campus is located in the centre of the city and we have approx. 14 000 students and 650 employees. Several of our educations can only be found here with us and this attracts students from all over Sweden.

The University of Borås has the front edge on several exciting research projects. The two most important ones are "Resource Recovery" from waste and "Smart textiles", both of which build on regional sucess-factors and close co-operation with regional companies and research organizations. How about maiking ethanol from used jeans or fabrics that can change colour when with thermocromic inks, garments which measure muscular frequency and knitted stents.

Furthermore, our students have really no problems finding jobs or are being found by employers. The fact is that the University of Borås year after year is placed in the top when the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education investigates the employment situation. We keep what we promise. Science for Profession.

University of Borås is a member of the European University Association (EUA). EUA represents and supports higher education institutions in 46 countries, providing them with a unique forum to cooperate and keep abreast of the latest trends in higher education and research policies.



Goals & Visions

The University of Borås's concept is being an innovative professions seat of learning which, in cooperation with the business sphere and the public sector, conducts education and research of high international quality with social relevance. On the basis of a direction focusing on qualified professions, settled upon when the University was founded in 1977, the University of Borås has formulated the goal of becoming the first professions seat of learning. Such a university is characterised by systematic cooperation with the companies and authorities of the surrounding society, what we call partnership. Education and research is not a one-sided commitment for the University of Borås, but is planned, carried out and evaluated in cooperation with our partners. The professions' competence needs, their development and problems take center stage.

An important part of the idea of a university of professions is the development of new forms of examination. The University of Borås wants to create educational programmes with the degree of master of professions and doctor of professions in the Swedish system of examination.We see the realisation of the university of professsions as not only a question of a government decision, but primarily as a gradual quality and profiling process. An important stop on that path is the establishment of a new area of professions, a seventh department, at the seat of learning. The University is working hard at establishing educational programmes focusing on risk, security and safety aspects, for example an academic police training programme.

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Master in Fashion and Textile Design

Campus Full time 2 years August 2017 Sweden Borås

The Master’s Programme in Textile and Fashion Design aims to further develop and deepen your artistic, technical, theoretical and reflective skills and abilities as textile/fashion designers. [+]

Master Programme in Fashion and Textile Design with Spec. in Fashion Design or Textile Design The Master’s Programme in Textile and Fashion Design aims to further develop and deepen your artistic, technical, theoretical and reflective skills and abilities as textile/fashion designers. The programme offers in-depth practice-based studies in work developed by the students in a progressing system that starts with the application project and ends with degree work. Critical reflection is embedded in courses that relate historical art and design analysis and theory to a diverse range of practises; from projects that focus on your individual abilities to collaborative artistic projects in cooperation with organisations, institutes and companies. Thus, the programme enhances individual artistic and technical skills, ultimately aiming at training professional designers with high artistic proficiency that are excellent practitioners of design, or able to go into practice-based design research, or both. Depending on your BA degree in design, you choose area of specialisation: textile design or fashion design, with sub-divisionary applications. Specific challenges and discourses are intrinsically linked to each area of specialisation, but also open up for work where these intersect. The programme aims at nurturing your ability to identify, strategically handle, and propose solutions to a range of differing problems. Critical reflection is an important tool in this, developed through discussions and by presenting problems and solutions to both peers and to representatives of the design community. From having acquired familiarity of the design field at large, you are trained to evaluate, contextualize and criticise your... [-]

Master Library & Information Science,Digital Library & Information Services

Online & Campus Combined Part time 4 years August 2017 Sweden Borås

Digital Library and Information Services. Students will understand the significance of digital libraries in their own context, manage the transition of services to the digital sphere, and develop new digital services to satisfy the needs of their clientele. [+]

Master’s programme: Library and Information Science, Digital Library and Information Services

 

Would you like to work at the leading edge of information and library practice? Would you be interested in helping people to make sense of the cyberspace that is becoming so important in their work and lives? Do you want to have all the treasures of human knowledge, acquired through the ages, at your fingertips? This programme will help you to choose your mission and place in life. It offers exciting possibilities of finding the job of your dreams. Digital library and information services in many different sectors, from public and academic libraries to global business and children’s libraries are now seeking staff who have been prepared to work in the digital environment. The knowledge and skills you acquire will be useful in any of these areas because of the pervasive and omnipresent nature of digital resources. You will be the one to lead people to the information they really need. Digital libraries are increasingly significant throughout the world in the provision of information not only to local audiences, but internationally. They are developed by existing library services, by governmental and commercial organizations. Therefore, we offer this programme on a part-time, distance learning basis, to answer the need for professional competence in this area, in a mode that is appropriate for anyone, anywhere in the world. Following the programme, students will be able to understand the significance of digital libraries in their own context, manage the transition... [-]

Master Programme (one year) in Informatics

Campus Full time 1 year August 2017 Sweden Borås

Second level education shall essentially build on the knowledge that students acquire in first level education or corresponding knowledge. Second level education shall involve a deepening of knowledge, skills and abilities relative to first level education and, in addition to what applies to first level education, shall further develop the students' ability to independently integrate and use knowledge, develop the students' ability to deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations, and develop the students' potential for professional activities that demand considerable independence or for research and development work. [+]

Master Programme in Informatics  

The overall goal of the Master's program in Informatics is that students will develop advanced skills and knowledge in the subject of informatics. After completion of the program, the student will show Knowledge and understanding

knowledge and understanding in their major field of study, including both an overview of the field and deeper knowledge of certain parts of the field and insight into current research and development, deepened knowledge of methods applicable in informatics,

Skills and abilities

ability to integrate knowledge and to analyze, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations, even with limited information, ability to independently identify and formulate issues and to plan and to carry them out within specified time frames, ability to verbally and in writing, to present and discuss their conclusions and the knowledge and arguments behind them, in dialogue with different groups, the skill required to participate in research and development work or to work in other advanced contexts. Entry Requirements Bachelor’s degree, 180 credits, in Informatics (or equivalent). Verified knowledge of English corresponding to the course English B/6 in the Swedish Upper Secondary School. For further information about English language proficiency, please view: http:www.hb.se/en/International-student/Bachelor--Master-student/Application--Admission/Admission-process/English-language-proficiency/ Examination Completed program leads to a Degree of Master of Science (60 credits) with a major in Informatics. Further information Teaching is normally in English. The course literature is in English. The training is mainly organized on campus, with elements of some courses that support flexible learning. The program provides national and... [-]

Master programme in textile management (fashion management)

Campus Full time 1 - 1 year August 2017 Sweden Borås

The Master’s Programme in Fashion Marketing is a response to the growing demands of the fashion industry for creative and skilled people. The challenges for fashion companies involve not only dealing with increased global competition but also with .... [+]

Master in Fashion Management with specialisation in Fashion Marketing and Retailing   The Master’s Programme in Fashion Marketing is a response to the growing demands of the fashion industry for creative and skilled people. The challenges for fashion companies involve not only dealing with increased global competition but also with issues of sustainability and C SR (Corporate Social Responsibility) as well as active consumers. The programme will give you insight into and competence in understanding these challenges and working with fashion marketing, brand management and consumer behavior as well as comprehension of planning and performing marketing activities. The programme provides knowledge about fashion marketing both in theory and in applications. The programme provides knowledge about fashion marketing both in theory and in applications. It will enable you to analyse problems, manage brand ownership, or to design marketing programmes in the fashion and apparel sector based on knowledge of consumer trends, attitudes and behaviour. Sustainability aspects run like a thread through the programme. The structure of the fashion and apparel sector is characterised by an increased polarization between global players and specialised enterprises. By increasing competition the force of globalisation brings forward new ways of marketing, communication and distribution for small, medium-sized and global enterprises. After completing the programme you will have the skills for and be well prepared to work in various responsible positions in fashion trade. Upon graduation, you will have the ability to: demonstrate and apply broad knowledge of textile and fashion processes, methods and applications in management perspective,... [-]

Master’s programme in Textile Engineering

Campus Full time 2 - 2 years August 2017 Sweden Borås

Get the skills in and become prepared for employment within management or qualified research functions in textile-related engineering, for example material and product design and development, manufacturing, functional and interactive textile structures. [+]

Master’s programme in Textile Engineering   The Master’s programme in Textile Engineering focuses on advanced technological textiles, where the design process has a crucial role, but where also materials engineering, nano-technology and crossdisciplinary insight into the textile value chain are extremely important for the outcome. It is intended to qualify you for employment in managerial and developmental roles within the textile industry and related activities. There is a vivid exchange with current research in the field, strong professional links and the capacity to stimulate students to develop their skills for qualified employment within the textile sector, which may include a scientific career or developing their own business. Your capacity for innovation will be encouraged and together with deep subject knowledge you become well placed to create and support new businesses in the industry. The programme will provide environmental, ecological, ethical and globalization-related awareness. Building a personal network is important and is supported in the School of Textiles environment through interaction with a range of people in design, technology and management professions. Upon graduation, you will have skills in and be prepared for employment within management or qualified research functions in textile-related engineering, for example material and product design and development, manufacturing, functional and interactive textile structures. You will be prepared for qualified tasks at the advanced level within the textile technology field and will have attained a comprehensive understanding of the textile value chain with specialisation in development, innovation and leadership. Upon graduation, you will have the ability to: demonstrate and... [-]

MSc

MSc in Resource Recovery

Campus Full time 2 years August 2017 Sweden Borås

The programme is strongly connected to the research areas industrial biotechnology, energy recovery and polymer materials. [+]

MSc in Resource Recovery

As the Earth’s population rises and the global demand for consumable products increases, the amount of waste produced and energy consumed world-wide through both production and consumption is on an alarming rise. As more and more companies look for methods of making this cycle sustainable, the services of an appropriately qualified engineer become very attractive.

By studying this unique master programme in Resource Recovery, given by the Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery, you will develop skills and competence to analyze and resolve problems related to disposing, processing and recycling of residuals into useful products.

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Master in Textile Management (Fashion Management)

Campus Full time 2 years August 2017 Sweden Borås

The Textile Management – Fashion Management programme focuses on the fashion sector market, where the design process is crucial and brand building, business communication and .... [+]

Master programme in textile management with specialization fashion management The Textile Management – Fashion Management programme focuses on the fashion sector market, where the design process is crucial and brand building, business communication and marketing skills and understanding consumer behaviour are also highly significant for the outcome. It will qualify you for employment in managerial and developmental roles within the textile and fashion industry and trade. There is a vivid exchange with current research in the field, strong professional links and the capacity to stimulate students to develop their skills for different roles within the textile and fashion sector, which may include a scientific career or developing their own business. Your capacity for innovation will be encouraged and together with deep subject knowledge you are well placed to help new businesses in the industry. The programme will provide environmental, ecological, ethical and globalization-related awareness. Building a personal network is important and is supported in the School of Textiles environment through interaction with a range of people in design, technology and management professions. The programme provides knowledge of fashion marketing both in theory and in applications. It will enable analysing problems, managing brand ownership, or designing marketing campaigns in the fashion and apparel sector. The structure of the fashion and apparel sector is characterised by an increased polarisation between global players and specialized enterprises. By increasing competition the force of globalisation brings forward new ways of marketing, communication and distribution for both small, medium-sized and global enterprises. After completing the programme... [-]

Master in Textile Management (Value Chain Management) 2 years

Campus Full time 2 years August 2017 Sweden Borås

This program will prepare you for employment in management or qualified research functions in all areas at a textile related company, for example product development, manufacturing, trade and logistics. [+]

Master programme in textile management with specialization textile value chain management This programme in Textile Management focuses on the textile value chain, from the conceptual stage and the design process to the consumer, and where product development and innovation, logistics and demand management, business abilities and customer insight are extremely important for the outcome. It will qualify you for employment in managerial and developmental roles within the textile industry and trade. There is a vivid exchange with current research in the field, strong professional links and the capacity to stimulate students to develop their skills for different roles within the textile and fashion sector, which may include a scientific career or developing their own business. Your capacity for innovation will be encouraged and together with deep subject knowledge you become well placed help new businesses in the industry. The programme will provide environmental, ecological, ethical and globalization-related awareness. Building a personal network is important and is supported in the School of Textiles environment through interaction with a range of people in design, technology and management professions. Aim Upon graduation, you will have skills in and be prepared for employment in management or qualified research functions in all areas at a textile related company, for example product development, manufacturing, trade and logistics. You will be prepared for qualified tasks at the advanced level within the textile business world, in product development as well as in manufacturing, trade and logistics. You will have attained a comprehensive understanding of the textile value chain... [-]
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