The Master's Programme in Information Systems – Information Security Management comprises 120 credits and leads to a master’s degree with informatics as the main field of study.
In the first semester, students take the courses Introduction to Information Security (7.5 credits), Regulatory Aspects of Information Security (7.5 credits), Social Aspects of Information Security (7.5 credits) and Introduction to IT Security (7.5 credits). The second semester focuses on ways in which an organisation can apply a systematic approach to information security management.
The second year aims at allowing students to develop knowledge of and skills in research and investigation work; providing them with the ability to identify and meet knowledge needs; and allowing them to develop their ability to communicate the knowledge obtained and developed. Moreover, the second year aims at providing the students with an increased ability to reflect on research and investigation activities within the IT field.
The programme concludes with the course Informatics, Thesis, second cycle, 30 credits, during which the students complete an independent project.