datateknik

Datateknik, or data technology, refers to a field of study and professional practice focused on the design, development, deployment, and operation of information technology systems. It combines elements of computer science and electrical engineering, emphasizing the integration of software with hardware and the management of data throughout an information system.

Core areas include programming, computer architecture, embedded systems, networks and communication, databases and data management, software engineering, operating systems, cybersecurity, and human-computer interaction. The field covers both theoretical foundations and practical aspects of building reliable, scalable computing systems.

Education and training typically involve bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Curricula balance theoretical concepts with hands-on projects in software development, hardware design, and system integration. Some programs offer an integrated five-year degree. Laboratories, capstone projects, and internships are common to connect academic learning with industry practice.

Career prospects for graduates include software engineers, systems architects, embedded systems designers, network engineers, data engineers, IT consultants, and researchers. Employment spans technology companies, telecommunications, manufacturing, finance, and public administration, among others.

Relationship to related disciplines: datateknik sits between computer science (datavetenskap) and electrical/telecommunications engineering, with a stronger emphasis on engineering aspects of information systems, hardware–software co-design, and real-time or mission-critical computing.

Geographic usage: In Sweden and other Nordic countries, datateknik is a standard term for engineering-oriented computer technology programs and degrees. Internationally, it is often mapped to computer engineering or computer technology, though program names vary by institution.