ACIT4050 Applied Computer and Network Security Emneplan

This course uses case study method to apply the concepts of business finance and management accounting to enhance corporate economic performance. For this purpose, this course uses group dynamics and Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) for lifelong learning wherein the students are required to work in a group of 3 (+/-1) to develop and use their social skills to enable them to work successfully and fairly in a team within the context of strategic performance management.

This course is delivered in five modules. Each module comprises of two components: 1. a lecture to present the course content; 2. a workshop for hands-on experience with strategic performance management by solving a case study using MS Excel to analyze for corporate decision making. While writing the case report, the students are encouraged to reflect upon governance, ethical, social, and environmental implications of their decisions for strategy planning and execution embracing stakeholders’ expectations to enhance corporate economic performance.

A selection of at least two case studies along with their suggested solutions will be provided for each module. In addition, at least one case study will be given for each workshop. The students are required to work in groups of 3 (+/-1) students to solve the given case study in the workshop.

No coursework requirements or compulsory activities

The exam in the course is a supervised exam of 4 hours.

• Attack mechanisms
• Defense mechanisms
• Cyber governance, e.g. security vs. privacy
• Penetration testing

The following aids are permitted:

• One notebook containing hand-written and/or printed notes.
• One dictionary Native language-English/English-native language or English/English

Please note that it is not allowed to bring any loose papers and post-it slips in the notebook.

Grade scale A - F

Individual written exam 3 hours.

The exam grade can be appealed.

New/postponed exam

In case of failed exam or legal absence, the student may apply for a new or postponed exam. New or postponed exams are offered within a reasonable time span following the regular exam. The student is responsible for applying for a new/postponed exam within the time limits set by OsloMet. The Regulations for new or postponed examinations are available in Regulations relating to studies and examinations at OsloMet.

Muhammad Azeem Qureshi

The course assumes that students are familiar with basic concepts of business finance, financial accounting, cost and management accounting, and strategic management.

Two internal examiners. External examiner is used periodically.

Professor Olav Lysne