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Information Security

Master's Degree Programme, 2 years, Gjøvik

Information Security

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About Information Security

What will you learn?

This is a two-year master’s degree programme (120 ECTS credits), which is also available part-time. The study program is taught in English.

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. A Master of Science Degree in Information Security will provide you with the knowledge and theoretical background, as well as with the requisite skills and attitudes necessary to succeed in this challenging yet important field. Here’s what you’ll learn in the programme. ​​​​​​​


Apply for admission

To qualify for admission, prospective students should have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, information technology, computer engineering or similar. Their education must include at least 80 ECTS credits from university level courses in computing. How to apply and details of admission requirements.


Career opportunities

Possible positions after finishing the master’s degree programme include system development and programming of safety-critical projects such as payment systems, play systems, electoral systems, etc., implementation and management of risk, safety management and safety counselling, protecting computer system operation safety, development of secure communications, research and development. What can you work with?


Study environment

The Department of Information Security and Communication Technology offers excellent conditions for students, with modern lecture halls, study rooms, and computer labs. You will meet a highly international and multi-cultural environment. Everyday student life in Information technology.


Structure of the programme

The program has three tracks (programme options):

  • Cyber and Information Security Technology
  • Information Security Management
  • Digital Forensics

How the programme is structured.​​​​​


Contact

We can help you with individual education plans, choice of subjects, job relevance and general questions about the study programme.  How to contact us.​​​​​​

 

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Degree: Master in Information Security
Duration: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time, 120 ECTS
Programme code:
MIS (full-time)
MIS-D (part-time)
Restricted admission? Yes
Language of instruction: English

City: Gjøvik, Norway

Department of Information Security and Communication Technology, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering

How to apply

MIS/MISEB - Application deadlines

Application deadlines

EU/EEA/Swiss students: 
1 March

Norwegian/Nordic students:
15 April

Please see our FAQ 
Facebookgroup for EU applicants

Norwegian and Nordic applicants can apply through the Søknadsweb MASTERNOR.

The program will not be open to International and European applicants in 2023. Only open to applicants from Norway and Nordic countries.
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