The MSc programme in Information Systems focuses on technical areas of Information Systems design and engineering, providing a broad overview of the basic methods and specialized education in selected cutting edge technologies.; Information Systems addresses the complete life cycle of IT adoption including software conception, design and adoption; organizational IT culture and change management; knowledge engineering and management; and social and cultural aspects of IT. In addition there is the relatively recent set of issues created by the proliferation of distributed knowledge and services on the Internet, as well as the development of intelligent adaptive technologies for dealing with them.
Formal prerequisites
BSc/BEng in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent degree
Language of teaching
English
MSc in Information Security
Duration
2 years
Programme description
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. An MSc 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 programme deals with the technical aspects of information security as well as with the social, legal and managerial aspects. Through a master’s thesis, you will deepen your knowledge in at least one professional field in the practical or theoretical information technology sector. ; Major areas of study:
Cryptography and security mechanisms
Network security
Intrusion detection and prevention
Legal and regulatory aspects
Security management
Biometric authentication
Information warfare
Wireless communication security
Formal prerequisites
Applicants must have a 3-year undergraduate degree (Bachelor) in computer science/information technology or a closely related subject to qualify for admission
Language of teaching
English
Master’s Programme in Informatics
Duration
2 years
Programme description
On completion of the programme, you will have substantial founded knowledge and skills in informatics. You will have obtained a thorough introduction to scientific work methods and training in self-contained work doing extensive and demanding technical tasks. You will have developed special skills within a research field, and a good overview of other research fields. Within the Master's Programme in Informatics you can choose among the following specialisations:; • Algorithm Theory
• Bioinformatics
• Coding Theory and Cryptography
• Optimisation
• Program Development Theory
• Software Engineering
Formal prerequisites
A first degree (bachelor's degree) of three or four years duration from an approved institution of higher education, as well as proficiency in the English language. Your bachelor's degree must include courses equalling 20 ECTS of mathematics and 60 ECTS of informatics.
