NTNU Master's programme in Information Security

Overview

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is offering a two-year master's programme worth 120 ECTS credits on Information Security. The programme is taught entirely in English and can be taken part-time as well.

With information technology permeating all aspects of society, securing services and structures and ensuring the availability of trustworthy information is crucial and a budding commercial activity. This Master of Science in Information Security will equip graduates with the knowledge and theoretical background and skills needed to succeed in this field.

Curriculum

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.

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.

Requirements

To qualify for this master's programme, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, information technology, computer engineering or a similar background. Their previous educational programme must include at least 80 ECTS credits from university-level courses in computing. Consult more details on admission requirements.