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MSc in Information Security

Programme website	http://english.hig.no (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	Hilde Bakke
Telephone	(+47) 61135195
Email	hildeb@hig.no or master-imt@hig.no
Programme duration	2 years
Programme description	MSc IN INFORMATION SECURITY 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 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 eminent field. The programme offers a wide range of courses, both technical moduls and moduls dealing with social, legal and management aspects. The programme has two tracks: technology and management. By the end of the second year of this programme, the students will be proficient, not only in the relevant technology, but also in the social and legal aspects of information security. This involves knowledge in topics like confidentiality, integrity and ease of access to information. Year 1: Crypthography and security mechanisms, Network security, Intrusion detection and prevention, Security management, Biometric authentication, Information warfare, Wireless communication security. Year 2: Research Project Planning, Master’s Thesis, Electives. The laboratories The Norwegian Information Security laboratory consists of professors and scientists widely known for their work in information security. A large number of research students constitute a challenging environment with outstanding expertise. All students have access to up-to-date research laboratories and an excellent working environment.
Application deadline	1 February for international applicants. 15 May for Norwegian/Nordic applicants and applicants with permanent Norwegian residence permit. Application form: http://english.hig..
Nokut certification	Yes (What is this?) NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) NOKUT is an independent state body whose purpose is to safeguard and develop the quality of Norwegian higher educational institutions. This is done through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and study programmes. Only courses that are accredited or recognised by NOKUT, or are accredited as a result of the institution's blanket accreditation, have the right to be called "higher education". More information about NOKUT: www.nokut.no
Formal prerequisites	Applicants must have a bachelor degree in computer science or a related subject to qualify for admission. The applicants must document that they have at least 10 ECTS credits in mathematics/statistics and at least 60 ECTS credits in computer science subjects. A grade point average (GPA) of C is required. For more specific information, see: http://english.hig..
Tuition	No tuition fee
Subject area	Mathematics/Informatics
Degree level	Master's Degree
City	Gjøvik
Credits	120
Language of teaching	English
Scholarship	Oppland Municipality Scholarship programme and Quota Scholarship programme.
Scholarship Description	Contact international office for more details international@hig.no
Application procedures	Oppland Municipality scholarship programme: Candidates has to have completed a degree, or still be registered as a student at one of GUCs partner institutions in Europe, Asia, Africa, North- or South America to be eligible for this scholarship. If you meet the requirements for the scholarship programme, the application form is sent upon request. The scholarship is a total of NOK 50 000,- for completing the two years programme. Quota Scholarship programme: http://siu.no/en/Programme-overview/Quota-Scheme for more information. The scholarship is announced in cooperation with our partner universities.