
General entry requirements, second cycle
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
Second cycle
Degree of Master (Two Years)
Selection D
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
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.
| 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 |
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| 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 |