Information Security - Master's Programme
Information Security
Master's Programme, 2 years
- MasterFull time, 2 years
- Location
Gjøvik
- Requirements See Admission
- Max. places See Admission
- LanguageEnglish
- Apply before See Admission
The Digital World Is Vulnerable. Learn to Protect It.
Our technological everyday life is vulnerable. From critical infrastructure to personal privacy, society depends on secure digital systems. This master’s programme prepares you to protect these vital assets.
You will learn how to prevent cyberattacks, design secure systems and lead professional security efforts. Whether you want to investigate digital crime, manage security risks in large organisations or protect national infrastructure, this programme gives you the tools you need to make a real difference.
The programme is taught in English.
What will you learn?
What will you learn?
You will develop the skills needed to become a security expert.
The programme gives you the flexibility to shape your own expertise. You begin with a broad academic foundation in security and data science. You then choose to specialise in one of the following areas:
- Digital Forensics (DF) – analyse digital evidence and help solve cybercrime.
- Information Security Management (ISM) – lead security work and manage organisational risk.
- Data Privacy and Security (DPS) – work with regulation, technology and data protection.
- Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) – secure the systems society depends on.
- eHealth and System Security (ESS) – safeguard the future of healthcare technology.
- Communication and IT Security (CITS) – work technically with networks, cryptography and secure software development.
What can you become?
What can you become?
The programme provides expertise that is in demand across many sectors. You can work as a Security Analyst or Incident Responder, Digital Forensics Investigator within cybercrime, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Security Consultant, Auditor, or Researcher.
The demand for information security experts is high worldwide.
After completing the Master’s degree, you may also pursue doctoral studies (PhD).
Study environment
Study environment
At NTNU Gjøvik, you become part of an inclusive and active student community with modern facilities and learning spaces open 24 hours a day.
You will have close contact with lecturers and research environments and become part of an international and multicultural student community.
Outside your studies, you can engage in Login, the IT student association, which organises academic and social activities throughout the year.
Programme structure
Programme structure
The first year consists of compulsory courses that form the foundation of your specialisation, including Introduction to Digital Forensics, the interdisciplinary project course Experts in Teamwork, and elective courses.
In the second year, the autumn semester is devoted to research project planning and advanced elective courses.
The programme concludes with a Master’s thesis, in which you carry out an independent scientific research or development project under the supervision of an academic member of staff.
Admission
Admission
The programme admits 78 students.
Applicants must hold a completed Bachelor’s degree in engineering in computer science, software engineering, information systems, information technology, computer engineering, or a related field.
A minimum overall grade of C from the Bachelor’s degree is required, as well as at least 80 ECTS credits in computing to qualify for admission to the programme.
Contact
Contact
Do you have any questions about the programme of study? We can help you with compulsory courses and electives, examinations, deadlines, and general questions about the programme.