Gjøvik University College (GUC)
Master in Information Security Technology
- Gjøvik, Norway
- Oslo, Norway
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Master in Information Security Technology covers core areas of cybersecurity: cryptography, network security, intrusion detection and prevention, security management, biometric authentication, information warfare, and wireless communication security. Instruction is in English. The Norwegian Information Security Laboratory supports students with professors, scientists and research students, plus up-to-date labs and an excellent working environment for research and projects.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter roles such as cybersecurity analyst, security engineer, cryptographer, network security consultant, intrusion detection specialist, security manager, biometric systems specialist, wireless security engineer, or researcher. They work in industry, government and research organizations, protecting information, systems and critical infrastructure.
Information Security
Information technology permeates all aspects of society and has become critical to industry, government, and individual well-being. Securing these vital services and structures and the availability of trustworthy information whenever and wherever it is required has become both an area of intensive research and also of burgeoning commercial activity.
Contents of the study
A Master of Science in Information Security will provide you with the knowledge and theoretical background as well as with the requisite skills and attitudes to succeed in this challenging yet eminently rewarding field.
The language of instruction is English.
Major areas of study:
- Cryptography and security mechanisms
- Network security
- Intrusion detection and prevention
- Security management
- Biometric authentication
- Information warfare
- Wireless communication security
- The Laboratories
The Norwegian Information Security Laboratory consists of professors and scientists widely known for their work in information security.
A large number of research students constitute a challenging environment with outstanding research.
All students have access to up-to-date research laboratories and an excellent working environment.
