ITNS600 : M.Sc. Theses

Department

Department of Computer Networks

Academic Program

Master in Cyber Security

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

Dissertation combines the educational theory and practice to create a learning experience that enables the development of skills that can be applied to complicated real-world problems. The dissertation project module commences with a research methods training component during which students will be given instruction and guidance on the planning and organization of their work. During the course of the research methods training students will also be expected to start formulating their project. The project itself, will be individually or jointly supervised as soon as the committee approves the proposal. There is an interim assessment point during the course of the project where students submit their project specification and design. At the end of the project students are expected to submit a dissertation describing their project.

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge &understand

mental skills

Practical & professional skills

General and transferable skills

Teaching and learning methods

  • Lectures.
  • Lab-work.
  • Fieldwork.
  • Case studies.
  • Exercises and home-works.

Methods of assessments

  • Assignments.
  • Exercises and home-works.
  • Written exams.
  • Oral exams.
  • Discussions and presentations.
  • Mini projects

Course contents