Program Overview
The Information Security at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Information Security programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Gjøvik, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Information Security programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Crypthography and security mechanisms
- Network security
- Intrusion detection and prevention
- Digital an computational forensics
- Security management
- Biometric authentication
- Information warfare
- Wireless communication security
- Legal aspects of information security
- Organisational and human aspects of information security
- Risk analysis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A bachelor degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, information technology, computer engineering or similar.\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0
- Education must include at least 80 ECTS university level courses in computing
- A grade point average (GPA) of at least C on the bachelor studies\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-12-17
About Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Trondheim, Norway
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-09
- Language English
- Duration 24 months