Strategic Management of Information Systems
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Strategic Management of Information Systems

The Strategic Management of Information Systems master’s programme prepares specialists capable of strategically planning, designing, and managing information systems that support organisational goals and digital transformation. The programme develops competencies at the intersection of information technologies, management, and strategic decision-making, with a strong emphasis on analytical thinking, innovation, and leadership.

Strategic Management of Information Systems

The Strategic Management of Information Systems master’s programme prepares specialists capable of strategically planning, designing, and managing information systems that support organisational goals and digital transformation. The programme develops competencies at the intersection of information technologies, management, and strategic decision-making, with a strong emphasis on analytical thinking, innovation, and leadership.

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The study programme combines two related and especially relevant market fields: the potential for technological innovation and the strategic aspect of performance support, which is understood as the use of information systems for the implementation of organisations’ strategies. During the course of your studies, you will learn information systems’ design methods, strategic decision support systems when searching for knowledge integration opportunities between IT and strategic solutions. You will analyse interactions between Information Systems and users.

  • You will develop a comprehensive understanding of different information systems design methodologies and strategic decision support systems, including their unique features, applications, and impact on organizational efficiency
  • You will be able to explore and evaluate opportunities for integrating IT systems with strategic solutions, aligning technological capabilities with business objectives to enhance decision-making and competitive advantage
  • You will learn to conduct in-depth analyses of interactions between information systems and users, focusing on user experience, system usability, and their effect on productivity, satisfaction, and organizational goals
  • You will acquire thorough knowledge of project management strategies, emphasizing the implementation of PMP (Project Management Professional) methods to plan, execute, monitor, and complete projects effectively within scope, time, and budget constraints
Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

N. B. for non-EU/EFTA applicants: The gap since your completed Bachelor degree should not exceed five years.

No less than 20 ECTS credits in the fields of microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and optional courses in the fields of economics, business and management; or at least 3 years of professional experience and a free-form statement from the employer, indicating the length of employment and the position held.

Candidates with at least overall grade average of 60 % are eligible.

If your qualification and motivation meet the requirements, you will receive an invitation for an interview with the Admissions Committee.

Applicants to the study programme Finance and Banking (in Lithuanian and English) are awarded an additional point for passing the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) exam.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Translation is considered to be official when it is bound together with the certified true copy of the original document and is confirmed by the translator’s signature. Documents issued in English, Lithuanian must be certified true copies and do not require translation.

Language requirements

English

The following language certificates are accepted for study programmes taught in English: IELTS Academic 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 81+, Cambridge English Exam 176+, Pearson PTE Academic 59+, LanguageCert IESOL B2, Duolingo English Test 120+, Password Skills Plus 6.5+ or another language proficiency certificate equivalent to B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

If your first language is English and/or if you have a university degree in English, you will be exempt from providing an English language test score.

Other requirements
  • At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.
  • A motivation letter must be added to your application.
  • Applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan must submit OMPT-A (Online Mathematics Placement Test) Certificate (minimum passing grade – 55%).
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Find your programme

When choosing a study programme, consider whether the subjects match your interests and strengths, as this will keep you motivated. You should also think about career opportunities, costs, and whether the programme fits your long-term goals.

Keep in mind that each applicant can choose up to three study programmes in one application, but you can only get admitted to one programme.

Check the application dates

For international applicants: 
1 May | for applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries 
1 July | for applicants who are citizens of EU/EFTA countries and for non-EU/EFTA applicants with a 90-day visa-free period that has not yet been exceeded.
The academic year always begins on 1 September.

Our International admissions have one intake per academic year. You can only submit your application during the application period.  

The application dates may differ if you are applying for a programme taught in Lithuanian or if you are eligible to apply for state-funded places.

Check your eligibility and prepare the necessary documents

In order to apply to Vilnius University, you must meet the general and programme-specific admission requirements, as well as the language proficiency requirements. In certain cases, specific territorial requirements may also apply. You can find all the specific requirements for this programme in the 'Admissions requirements' section.

For applicants from non-EU and non-EFTA countries, the period between obtaining your most recent secondary or higher education qualification and submitting your application may not exceed 5 years.

 

Pay the application fee and submit your application

The application to the international bachelor's or integrated studies degree programmes must be submitted on apply.vu.lt

The application fee is 100 EUR per application. The invoice is paid after adding the programmes to the application. Application fee payments are accepted only through the Flywire payment platform.

An online application will be processed only after the application fee is collected and the application is submitted with all the required documents. All documents must be submitted before the application submission deadline; otherwise, the application is terminated.

Please note: The application fee is non-refundable. Be sure to read the admission requirements and deadlines carefully before applying, as fees cannot be refunded if you are found ineligible or miss a deadline.

Confirm the acceptance and pay the tuition fee

Your application will be assessed within 30 calendar days from the date all required documents are submitted (this period may be extended in specific cases).

Acceptance letters or rejection notifications will be sent via the online application system https://apply.vu.lt.

Students are obliged to confirm if they accept the study offer within 7 working days.

Students who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area countries and of other foreign countries, admitted to non-state-funded places in the first year of first-cycle and second-cycle studies through the University’s foreign student application system, must pay the annual tuition fee within 15 calendar days from the date of the offer to study.

Description of the Procedure of Payment, Reimbursement, and Recovery of Tuition Fees at Vilnius University 

The information about the tuition fee refund policy  

After the student pays the tuition fee, he receives the final acceptance letter. Then our International Relations Office provides the necessary information related to obtaining a temporary residence permit in Lithuania and sends a mediation letter to the student by e-mail (for non-EU citizens).

Arrange your arrival

Things to consider:

  • All international students have to apply for a visa, temporary residence permit or certificate of temporary residence in the Republic of Lithuania depending on their citizenship and the length of their studies at Vilnius University. 
  • If you require accommodation, you may apply for a dormitory via the application platform at apply.vu.lt. The task for accommodation appears after the tuition fee is paid and the final acceptance letter is received. 
  • More information about the start of your studies here.
Tuition fee

Students who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area countries and of other foreign countries, admitted to non-state-funded places in the first year of first-cycle and second-cycle studies through the University’s foreign student application system, must pay the annual tuition fee within 15 calendar days from the date of the offer to study.

After the student pays the tuition fee, he receives the final acceptance letter. Then our International Relations Office provides the necessary information related to obtaining a temporary residence permit in Lithuania and sends a mediation letter to the student by e-mail (for non-EU citizens).

Application fee

The application fee is €100 per application. Each applicant can choose up to three programmes within one application. 
Online applications will only be processed once the application fee has been paid. 

Please note that the application fee is non-refundable. Make sure you read the admission requirements and deadlines carefully before submitting your application, as the fee cannot be refunded if you are found to be ineligible or miss a deadline. 

The study programme combines two related and especially relevant market fields: the potential for technological innovation and the strategic aspect of performance support, which is understood as the use of information systems for the implementation of organisations’ strategies. During the course of your studies, you will learn information systems’ design methods, strategic decision support systems when searching for knowledge integration opportunities between IT and strategic solutions. You will analyse interactions between Information Systems and users.

  • You will develop a comprehensive understanding of different information systems design methodologies and strategic decision support systems, including their unique features, applications, and impact on organizational efficiency
  • You will be able to explore and evaluate opportunities for integrating IT systems with strategic solutions, aligning technological capabilities with business objectives to enhance decision-making and competitive advantage
  • You will learn to conduct in-depth analyses of interactions between information systems and users, focusing on user experience, system usability, and their effect on productivity, satisfaction, and organizational goals
  • You will acquire thorough knowledge of project management strategies, emphasizing the implementation of PMP (Project Management Professional) methods to plan, execute, monitor, and complete projects effectively within scope, time, and budget constraints
Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

N. B. for non-EU/EFTA applicants: The gap since your completed Bachelor degree should not exceed five years.

No less than 20 ECTS credits in the fields of microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and optional courses in the fields of economics, business and management; or at least 3 years of professional experience and a free-form statement from the employer, indicating the length of employment and the position held.

Candidates with at least overall grade average of 60 % are eligible.

If your qualification and motivation meet the requirements, you will receive an invitation for an interview with the Admissions Committee.

Applicants to the study programme Finance and Banking (in Lithuanian and English) are awarded an additional point for passing the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) exam.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Translation is considered to be official when it is bound together with the certified true copy of the original document and is confirmed by the translator’s signature. Documents issued in English, Lithuanian must be certified true copies and do not require translation.

Language requirements

English

The following language certificates are accepted for study programmes taught in English: IELTS Academic 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 81+, Cambridge English Exam 176+, Pearson PTE Academic 59+, LanguageCert IESOL B2, Duolingo English Test 120+, Password Skills Plus 6.5+ or another language proficiency certificate equivalent to B2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

If your first language is English and/or if you have a university degree in English, you will be exempt from providing an English language test score.

Other requirements
  • At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.
  • A motivation letter must be added to your application.
  • Applicants from Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan must submit OMPT-A (Online Mathematics Placement Test) Certificate (minimum passing grade – 55%).
Territory requirements

1

2

3

4

5

6

Find your programme

When choosing a study programme, consider whether the subjects match your interests and strengths, as this will keep you motivated. You should also think about career opportunities, costs, and whether the programme fits your long-term goals.

Keep in mind that each applicant can choose up to three study programmes in one application, but you can only get admitted to one programme.

Check the application dates

For international applicants: 
1 May | for applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries 
1 July | for applicants who are citizens of EU/EFTA countries and for non-EU/EFTA applicants with a 90-day visa-free period that has not yet been exceeded.
The academic year always begins on 1 September.

Our International admissions have one intake per academic year. You can only submit your application during the application period.  

The application dates may differ if you are applying for a programme taught in Lithuanian or if you are eligible to apply for state-funded places.

Check your eligibility and prepare the necessary documents

In order to apply to Vilnius University, you must meet the general and programme-specific admission requirements, as well as the language proficiency requirements. In certain cases, specific territorial requirements may also apply. You can find all the specific requirements for this programme in the 'Admissions requirements' section.

For applicants from non-EU and non-EFTA countries, the period between obtaining your most recent secondary or higher education qualification and submitting your application may not exceed 5 years.

 

Pay the application fee and submit your application

The application to the international bachelor's or integrated studies degree programmes must be submitted on apply.vu.lt

The application fee is 100 EUR per application. The invoice is paid after adding the programmes to the application. Application fee payments are accepted only through the Flywire payment platform.

An online application will be processed only after the application fee is collected and the application is submitted with all the required documents. All documents must be submitted before the application submission deadline; otherwise, the application is terminated.

Please note: The application fee is non-refundable. Be sure to read the admission requirements and deadlines carefully before applying, as fees cannot be refunded if you are found ineligible or miss a deadline.

Confirm the acceptance and pay the tuition fee

Your application will be assessed within 30 calendar days from the date all required documents are submitted (this period may be extended in specific cases).

Acceptance letters or rejection notifications will be sent via the online application system https://apply.vu.lt.

Students are obliged to confirm if they accept the study offer within 7 working days.

Students who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area countries and of other foreign countries, admitted to non-state-funded places in the first year of first-cycle and second-cycle studies through the University’s foreign student application system, must pay the annual tuition fee within 15 calendar days from the date of the offer to study.

Description of the Procedure of Payment, Reimbursement, and Recovery of Tuition Fees at Vilnius University 

The information about the tuition fee refund policy  

After the student pays the tuition fee, he receives the final acceptance letter. Then our International Relations Office provides the necessary information related to obtaining a temporary residence permit in Lithuania and sends a mediation letter to the student by e-mail (for non-EU citizens).

Arrange your arrival

Things to consider:

  • All international students have to apply for a visa, temporary residence permit or certificate of temporary residence in the Republic of Lithuania depending on their citizenship and the length of their studies at Vilnius University. 
  • If you require accommodation, you may apply for a dormitory via the application platform at apply.vu.lt. The task for accommodation appears after the tuition fee is paid and the final acceptance letter is received. 
  • More information about the start of your studies here.
Tuition fee

Students who are citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area countries and of other foreign countries, admitted to non-state-funded places in the first year of first-cycle and second-cycle studies through the University’s foreign student application system, must pay the annual tuition fee within 15 calendar days from the date of the offer to study.

After the student pays the tuition fee, he receives the final acceptance letter. Then our International Relations Office provides the necessary information related to obtaining a temporary residence permit in Lithuania and sends a mediation letter to the student by e-mail (for non-EU citizens).

Application fee

The application fee is €100 per application. Each applicant can choose up to three programmes within one application. 
Online applications will only be processed once the application fee has been paid. 

Please note that the application fee is non-refundable. Make sure you read the admission requirements and deadlines carefully before submitting your application, as the fee cannot be refunded if you are found to be ineligible or miss a deadline. 

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Career prospects

Graduates of this program are equipped to bridge technological innovation with organisational strategy. They are prepared for roles in information systems management, IT strategy, digital transformation, and project leadership. With skills in systems design, strategic decision-support tools, PMP-based project management, and leadership development, they can analyse organisational needs, integrate IT solutions into strategic plans, and drive innovation. These specialists help modern organisations strengthen competencies, improve performance, and adapt to rapidly evolving technological environments.

IT and Business Analyst

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Business Consultant

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IT and Business Project Manager

Why choose this programme?

Akvilė Rykovė

Senior Team Leader in Project Management, Danske Bank

The Strategic Information Systems Management programme was characterised by exceptional quality, when combining practical, scientific and academic experience, students were provided not only with knowledge, but also practical skills and competencies. The up-to-date professional knowledge made it clear that not all innovations are equally successful, therefore, it is very important to build upon time-tested values and reference points. It is this approach and work in mixed groups that has allowed me to apply this knowledge in my work.


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