Bachelor in Digital Assurance and Security Management
Online
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
11 Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
NOK 55,000 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* continuous admission |applications are processed in the order they are submitted
** online+ oslo/bergen: 55,000 NOK/semester | online: 49,000 NOK/semester
Key Summary
Introduction
Get involved in management of security and protection of valuable digital assets. This Bachelor's degree covers IT skills ranging from business processes to database systems, management and IT architecture.
Why Study Digital Assurance and Security Management?
The need for professionals in digital assurance and security management is at an all-time high. As dependence on digital platforms increases, so do complex threats targeting them. Experts who can secure and safeguard digital assets will be essential in the years to come.
This bachelor's programme focuses on security management and assurance, integrating foundational accounting with IT auditing principles. With no specific maths admission requirements, it prepares you to work in areas such as regulatory compliance, cyber risk management, and leading security operations.
AI in the study programme
How is AI used in the Digital Assurance and Security Management programme?
AI technologies are integrated to enhance the learning experience and prepare you for the future workforce. It shows how AI fits into broader security assurance practices, reinforcing that human judgement is essential for oversight and maintaining standards, and ensuring its application is verified to maintain industry compliance and quality.
AI is also used to create interactive quizzes and case studies to deepen understanding.
How is AI being used in the workplace within Digital Assurance and Security Management?
AI is transforming information and cybersecurity management by enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. In the industry, AI assists with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) policy creation, automating complex documentation processes and ensuring adherence to the latest standards.
It is utilized in risk management by facilitating scenario-based risk assessments, quickly analysing potential threats to inform strategic decisions. AI's application in these areas streamlines processes and supports informed decision-making in professional settings.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Financing
All our study programs are approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lรฅnekassen). You can apply to the Loan Fund for basic support (loan and grant; NOK 151,690) and tuition fees (NOK 77,192).
As an adult student, you can receive loans and grants from the State Educational Loan Fund. This also applies if you work while studying.
As a main rule, you must be a Norwegian citizen to receive support from the Norwegian State Educational Fund. However, foreign citizens may also be entitled to financial support.
Curriculum
Course structure
First-year subjects:
- Academic Skills 1
- IT Fundamentals
- Introduction to Programming
- Business Analytics
- Programming and Databases
- Introduction to Business Processes
- Information Security and Governance
- Foundations of Accounting
Second-year subjects:
- Management Accounting
- IT Risk Management
- IT Audit Principles
- Regulatory Compliance
- IT Governance, Risk and Compliance 1
- IT Architectures
- IT Audit Practice
Third-year subjects:
- Business Intelligence
- IT Operational Management
- Elective
- IT Governance, Risk and Compliance 2
- Bachelor Project
Program Outcome
During the first year of the programme, you will gain a fundamental knowledge of core technical principles and a broad understanding of business management and processes.
The second year is more in-depth and specialised. Here, you will develop expertise in understanding and managing cyber risks, apply knowledge of accounting and auditing, and gain an in-depth understanding of IT architectures. All of this is supported by knowledge and skills relevant to cyber security management.
The third year provides additional skills relevant to IT operational management and business insight. Your knowledge of security management and leadership expands, and you have the opportunity to specialise through elective courses. The year concludes with a bachelor's project, allowing you to apply your latest skills to innovative systems and applications.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
After completing the program in digital assurance and security management, you can work as:
- Cyber Risk Manager
- Regulatory Compliance Manager
- Information Security Manager
- Internal Auditor
- Assurance Specialist
- Privacy and compliance officers