Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian and English

Prerequisites

To qualify for the master's thesis, students must have completed at least 75 ECTS credits in the master's program. The thesis topic must be pre-approved by UiA.

Learning outcomes

The learning outcomes are related to the respective specialization.

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

  • apply knowledge to new areas within ICT/Information Systems security
  • analyze and assess cybersecurity issues from both a research perspective and an operational perspective (industry/public sector)
  • applying existing theories and methods, and to solve new tasks (both theoretical and practical problems)
  • independently and autonomously apply research and development methods
  • critically evaluate different sources of information and structure the information in a coherent context
  • carry out independent research and development projects (with supervision), in accordance with recognized academic and ethical standards
  • communicate complex professional issues using appropriate terminology within the respective fields of cybersecurity
  • effectively communicate subject theory and applications, both orally and in writing, to peers and other audiences (decision-makers, users, etc.)
  • contribute with innovation and new ideas in cybersecurity sector

Examinations

Project report and adjusting oral exam. Graded assessment.

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
IS-507 – Master's Thesis, Cyber Security. 30
IKT525 – Master's Thesis, Cyber Security. 30
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