IS-507 Master's Thesis, Cyber Security
- ECTS Credits:
- 30
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Wael Anwar Abdel Aziz Soliman
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian or English. More information at the start of the semester.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
Norwegian or English. More information at the start of the semester.Prerequisites
To be able to start on the master's thesis, students must have passed at least 75 credits in the master's program. The theme for the master's thesis must be approved in advance by UiA.
Course contents
The master's thesis will be a major independent cyber security work related to the specialization. The thesis must contain research elements and the development of new knowledge or methods. Simple tasks without these aspects should be avoided.
The thesis must contain a written report that describes the problem, the research aspects, the approach and the results. The report shall contain an evaluation and point to further development opportunities. A poster must also be prepared that briefly presents the thesis and describes the results. In addition to this, the report will be presented in plenary. Prototypes and other products that are developed in connection with the thesis must be included as part of the thesis.
Learning outcomes
The learning outcome is related to the respective specialization.
After completing the course, the student will
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be able to apply knowledge in new areas within ICT / IS subjects and within cyber security
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be able to analyze and assess cybersecurity problems, both from a research perspective and from an operational perspective (industry / administration)
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be able to analyze existing theories and methods and apply these to solve new tasks (both theoretical and practical problems)
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be able to apply research and development methods in an independent and autonomous way
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be able to assess different sources of information with a critical eye and be able to put the information into a structured context
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be able to carry out independent research and development projects (with guidance), in accordance with recognized academic and ethical standards
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be able to convey complex professional issues by using relevant professional terms within the respective fields in cybersecurity
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be able to effectively convey subject theory and applications, both orally and in writing, to peers and other recipients (decision makers, users, etc.)
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be able to contribute with innovation and new ideas in projects within cybersecurity
Examination requirements
There will be 10 compulsory supervision meetings during the semester.
Teaching methods
The task must be solved as independent work. Guidance will be provided, and there will be mandatory guidance meetings. The assignment must be solved individually or in groups of a maximum of two students.
The duration of the assignment is normally set at one semester, and it is standardized at approx. 800 hours of effort per student. The assignment will normally be given in the spring semester. It is possible to apply to the respective faculty for the opportunity to complete the assignment in the autumn semester, but this requires that the student otherwise satisfies all requirements and that there are available supervisors.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Assessment methods and criteria
Project report with a presentation (100%). Grading by letters.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| IKT523 – Master's Thesis, Cyber Security | 30 |