Syllabus

E-society: e-governance and Digital Services

Code
GIK3BV
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Information and Engineering
Subject field
Information Systems (IKA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Information Systems1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1N
Approved
Approved, 23 May 2024.
This syllabus is valid from 23 May 2024.
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Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

  • Account forr the fundamental concepts, definitions, and relationships between e-society, e-governance, and  digital services.
  • Describe e-society’s new challenges and opportunities for residents, businesses, and organizations at different levels.

Skills and abilities

  • Through literature studies, analyze (conducted) case studies on e-society, e-government and digital services, and examine their technical and social aspects.
  • Identify the key factors contributing to successful e-governance.
  • Identify technical and methodological solutions to meet information system requirements in an e-society.
  • Apply scientific approaches to explore the potential of the e-society and address related problems.

Evaluation and approach

  • Evaluate different e-services solutions for specific sectors, considering the needs of diverse user groups and ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
  • Analyse emerging technologies and predict their potential impact on the future of e-society and e-governance, considering challenges and opportunities.

Course Content

The coursedeals with understanding of how society, government processes, and service delivery have been transformed by digital technology. The course covers the fundamental concepts of E-society, E-governance, and digital services. During the course, the student analyzes different e-governance models, evaluates technologies, and critically assesses different digital services regarding design and usability. Furthermore, the student explores strategies for social integration, accessibility, and the legal and ethical implications of e-government and applies relevant technology in practical scenarios. The student also evaluates emerging technologies, conducts a literature review, and applies insights to a project.

Assessment

  • assignments with individual assessment
  • seminar

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

The student must have received a VG on the last assignment to receive a VG on the course.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Assignment (concepts) - 2 Credits | U–G
  • Assignment (analyses) - 2 Credits | U–G
  • Assignment (project, oral presentation) - 3.5 Credits | U–VG

Entry Requirements

  • General entry requirements

Other Information

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.