Information Management
Information, ability to find it, manage and summarise it are fundamental values of modern society. Information Management Study Programme is designed to prepare specialists capable to work both in traditional information storage and management institutions (libraries, archives, museums, etc.) as well as in modern (businesses, various organisations, large data management institutions, etc.). In addition to various ways of finding, managing and storing information, students also learn to develop, provide information-related educational, cultural and other services to different target groups in society, identify and evaluate people's information needs and behaviour. This programme should be chosen by attentive and creative people who are inclined to humanities, social sciences, and in part, information sciences, because a lot of information today is virtual. It is also relevant that the programme is carried out only in Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences. Under the double diploma contract, it is possible to study at the same time not only at Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences, but also at the Porto Institute of Accounting and Administration (ISCAP) of the Porto Polytechnic Institute (Portugal).
Studies at Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences can be combined with work – both in full-time and part-time modes. Individual solutions are sought on a case-by-case basis.
Why at Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences?
Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences is the only higher education institution in Lithuania that prepares information management specialists. Graduates work in both traditional information storage and management institutions (libraries, archives, museums, etc.) as well as in modern (businesses, various organisations, large data management institutions, etc.). Under the double diploma agreement, it is possible to choose to study at the Porto Institute of Accounting and Administration (ISCAP) of the Porto Polytechnic Institute (Portugal).
Further possible career paths
Access to professional activity | Graduates will be able to work as information management specialists in different types of business and cultural organizations, libraries, documentation and information centers and services, archives, heritage institutions and other institutions in Lithuania and in the European Union countries, which require not only information resources, management knowledge and skills, but also the ability to communicate, serve users and work in a team. |
Access to further study |
Graduates may get their learning outcomes recognized, if they want to take university study programmes of the first cycle. After completion of bridge courses or fulfilling other requirements of the accepting institution, students can continue their studies for the second cycle Master's degree. They can continue their studies in Lithuanian and foreign higher education institutions following information services, communication, management, etc. postgraduate study programmes. |
Study programme information
Mode and duration | Full-time – 3 years, Part-time – 4 years |
Study Programme national code | 6531JX016 |
Scope of the study | 180 credits (ECTS) |
Language of instruction | English |
Field of education | Journalism and Information |
Group of study fields | Social Sciences |
Study field | Information Services |
Qualification degree and (or) qualification to be awarded | Professional Bachelor of Social Sciences |
Chairman of the Study Programme Committee | Head of Management and Communication Department Dr. Rasa Pocevičienė, el. p. rasa.poceviciene@svako.lt, tel. (+370 41) 52 50 51. |

Objectives of a study programme and intended learning outcomes
Objective of a study programme – to train information specialists capable to manage information, identify and evaluate consumer information needs and provide them with informational, cultural and educational services.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and its application |
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Research skills |
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Special skills |
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Social skills |
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Personal abilities |
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Study subjects (modules) and practical training
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International mobility possibilities
Austria
BVÖ Bildungsberatung u. Vermittlungsagentur GmbH
Latvia
Ekonomikas un kultūras augstskola
Portugal
Instituto Politecnico do Porto
Germany
Technische Hochschule Wildau