Information Security/ Informatics | |
 | Gjøvik University CollegeGjøvik is a small town in the eastern part of Norway. Gjøvik has 27000 inhabitants and 2000 students. |
| Course URL | http://www.hig.no/imt/master |
| City | Gjøvik, Norway |
| Programme duration | 2 years |
| Programme description | Information technology permeates all aspects of society and has become critical to industry, government and individual well-being. Securing these vital services and structures and the availability of trustworthy information whenever and wherever it is required has become both an area of intensive research and also of burgeoning commercial activity. An MSc in Information Security will provide you with the knowledge and theoretical background as well as with the requisite skills and attitudes to succeed in this challenging yet eminently rewarding field. The programme deals with the technical aspects of information security as well as with the social, legal and managerial aspects. Through a master?s thesis, you will deepen your knowledge in at least one professional field in the practical or theoretical information technology sector. ; Major areas of study: Cryptography and security mechanisms Network security Intrusion detection and prevention Legal and regulatory aspects Security management Biometric authentication Information warfare Wireless communication security |
| Application deadline | 1 February |
| Nokut certification | no |
| Formal prerequisites | Applicants must have a 3-year undergraduate degree (Bachelor) in computer science/information technology or a closely related subject to qualify for admission. |
| Subject area | Informatics |
| Degree level | Master |
| Credits | 120 |
| Language of teaching | English |
