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Master Programme in Information Security, 120.0 Credits

Facts 2013/14

This is the 2013/14catalogue. You can also go to 2012/13

Entry requirements

General entry requirements, second cycle

Specific entry

A Bachelor´s degree with a minimum of 180 ECTS with at least 60 ECTS in the area of computer science, systems science, information technology or a closely related area. The degree must include a final thesis of 15 ECTS.

Documented skills in English language. Further information is given at: http://www.ltu.se/edu/studera-hos-oss/Application-process/English-language-requirements-1.65423?l=en


Education level

Second cycle


Exam

Degree of Master (Two Years)


Selection

Selection D


Information has become one of the most important assets of an organization or a company. To protect information is thus a task of great importance in business. In this program you prepare yourself to work with the future needs of information handling, which is performed using an increasing amount of IT as well as over the Internet.

Important terms, such as information security, security architectures for clients and servers, robust systems, leadership and management of organizations' security are defined during the first year classes. Today many companies and organizations also offer their services over the Internet, which brings about security problems including regulatory and technical issues. The first year ends with a project in a company or a government agency where you meet different professional roles and will study how information security functions in various practical settings. The second year is about current research and trends in information security. Parallel to this, you can select courses geared toward technologies or management. The second year ends with your thesis




Distance learning
You can study this program on campus or by distance. As a distance student you are not required to attend any meetings in Luleå. A web-based learning management system and a free video conference program are used. You must have access to a PC-computer with a headset (a web camera is optional) and permission to install software. An Internet connection (minimum 64 Kbps) is required.

Labour market

The number of networks and databases are increasing and at the same time new global information systems are used. The security aspects have become more and more important and complicated. Within the area of marketing, sales and services using the Internet new systems dealing with security issues will be needed. The development of E-services when authorities and citizens communicate over the Internet requires that the authentication systems are safe: New systems must be developed. Examples of working options: Information Security Manager or Information Security Engineer.


More information

 


Contact
Dan Harnesk, dan.harnesk@ltu.se, 0920-49 10 41


Occasions

Master Programme in Information Security (Internet-based distance education)
Application code: LTU-97331
Last day for application: 15 Jan 2013

Open for late application
Selection: Selection D, The selection procedure is based on academic qualifications, quality and quantity aspects
Starting semester: Autumn 2013
Course pace: 100%
Teaching hours: Daytime
Form of study: Web-based Distance education
Language: English
Place: Independent of place
Meetings: 0 compulsory
Master Programme in Information Security (Campus, Luleå)
Application code: LTU-97330
Last day for application: 15 Jan 2013

Open for late application
Selection: Selection D, The selection procedure is based on academic qualifications, quality and quantity aspects
Starting semester: Autumn 2013
Course pace: 100%
Teaching hours: Daytime
Form of study: Normal
Language: English
Place: Luleå

 
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