Information Security - Master's Degree Programme, 2 years, Gjøvik
Information Security
Welcome to study start at NTNU
We are looking forward to welcoming our new students. The Matriculation ceremony is NTNU's offcial welcome to all new students.
We want everyone to get a good start and be part of the student community at NTNU, even if you have to follow the lectures digital the first semester from your home country.
The ceremony will be live-streamed and It will also be possible to watch it at a later time.
More information on this year's matriculation ceremony.
Information meetings for international students
The Office of International Relations will organise information meetings and online Q&As about how to register for courses, exams and other practical NTNU matters.
The sessions will be live-streamed, but it will also be possible to watch them later at your convenience.
More information about the information meetings will be published on the New international student's webpage as soon as it is available.
At the start-up seminar you will receive important information about the study program. You will meet the people you are going to study with, your teachers and the academic community.
The start-up seminar is mandatory for students based in Norway.
Please note that the program is subject to change.
Friday 14. august
Time frame: 10.00–17.00 (ca.)
Where: Meet outside the K-building
- Welcome to NTNU and the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology
- Introduction to staff and research groups
- Information about the study programme and courses
- Practical details about beeing master student
- Challenges and "how to" be part-time and partly remote student
- Q&A session
Checklist and manage your studies
For new students, this is what you need to do to get started:
How to get to NTNU Gjøvik
Local bus
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Airport Transport
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Join the buddy week
Join the buddy week – Fadderuka – it will be a good start for your first few weeks in Gjøvik. All new students based in Gjøvik can participate, and you get to know your fellow students on the first day at NTNU.
How to learn norwegian
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About Information Security
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.
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.
Job prospects
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.
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.
Programme components
The program has three tracks (programme options):
- Cyber and Information Security Technology
- Information Security Management
- Digital Forensics
Learning outcome
On successful completion of the programme, candidates are expected to possess learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.
Year schedule
The year schedule for the master’s degree programmes in Information Security, Computer Science and the experience-based master’s degree programme in Information Security at NTNU.
Contact
Please contact master-ie@gjovik.ntnu.no if you have any questions regarding the programme.
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
Start-up seminar: Friday August 14, 2020 (mandatory attendance)
City: Gjøvik, Norway
Department of Information Security and Communication Technology, Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Application deadlines
Non-EU/non-EEA students:
1 December 2019
EU/EEA students:
1 March 2020
Norwegian/Nordic students:
15 April 2020
Admission August 2021: The application portal will open in October for non-EU students
Please see our FAQ
Group for EU applicants
Group for non-EU applicants