Course GIK2PB

System Maintenance and Testing of IT Systems

7.5 Credits
First Cycle

Main field of study: Information Systems

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Learning outcomes for the course

The overall aim of the course is that students acquire knowledge and understanding of system maintenance and testing of IT systems. The student will gain a deeper understanding of qualitative research methodology.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:


Knowledge and understanding

  • Describe concepts and definitions regarding system maintenance and various system maintenance models
  • Describe concepts and definitions regarding the testing of IT systems
  • Discuss system maintenance processes from a management perspective

Skills and abilities
  • Identify, select and apply test methods for testing IT systems
  • Perform qualitative case studies
  • Conduct an investigation in the form of project work within the framework of the course
  • Present and discuss their own project work in writing and orally
  • Conduct a structured literature review within system maintenance

Evaluation ability and approach
  • Discuss and evaluate the application of the selected test method
  • Critically examine the results and the scientific approach of investigations
  • Evaluate and reflect on several scientific articles relating to the field of study