Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian or English. More information at the start of the semester.

Prerequisites

To be able to start on the master's thesis, students must have passed at least 75 credits in the master's program. The theme for the master's thesis must be approved in advance by UiA.

Learning outcomes

The learning outcome is related to the respective specialization.

After completing the course, the student will

  • be able to apply knowledge in new areas within ICT / IS subjects and within cyber security
  • be able to analyze and assess cybersecurity problems, both from a research perspective and from an operational perspective (industry / administration)
  • be able to analyze existing theories and methods and apply these to solve new tasks (both theoretical and practical problems)
  • be able to apply research and development methods in an independent and autonomous way
  • be able to assess different sources of information with a critical eye and be able to put the information into a structured context
  • be able to carry out independent research and development projects (with guidance), in accordance with recognized academic and ethical standards
  • be able to convey complex professional issues by using relevant professional terms within the respective fields in cybersecurity
  • be able to effectively convey subject theory and applications, both orally and in writing, to peers and other recipients (decision makers, users, etc.)
  • be able to contribute with innovation and new ideas in projects within cybersecurity

Contents

The master's thesis will be a major independent cyber security work related to the specialization. The thesis must contain research elements and the development of new knowledge or methods. Simple tasks without these aspects should be avoided.

The thesis must contain a written report that describes the problem, the research aspects, the approach and the results. The report shall contain an evaluation and point to further development opportunities. A poster must also be prepared that briefly presents the thesis and describes the results. In addition to this, the report will be presented in plenary. Prototypes and other products that are developed in connection with the thesis must be included as part of the thesis.

Teaching and learning methods

The task must be solved as independent work. Guidance will be provided, and there will be mandatory guidance meetings. The assignment must be solved individually or in groups of a maximum of two students.

The duration of the assignment is normally set at one semester, and it is standardized at approx. 800 hours of effort per student. The assignment will normally be given in the spring semester. It is possible to apply to the respective faculty for the opportunity to complete the assignment in the autumn semester, but this requires that the student otherwise satisfies all requirements and that there are available supervisors.

Examination requirements

Presentation concerning the work and findings in the master thesis must be approved. The students must participate in supervision according to the contract for supervision.

Examinations

Project report with a presentation (100%). Grading by letters.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
IKT523 – Master's Thesis, Cyber Security. 30
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