RAD3100 Professional Development Course description

A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence: 

Knowledge 

On successful completion of this course the student has:    

• in-depth knowledge of a contemporary topic in cybersecurity and/or information privacy  
• deepened insight into cybersecurity technology, security vulnerabilities, information privacy and cybersecurity theory and practice and the societal relevance thereof 
• cross-disciplinary insights into how information security interfaces with other disciplines and specializations (e.g. security usability, AI-empowered security, quantum security, IoT and cloud security) 

On successful completion of this course the student can:   

• systematically and independently search for, classify and review scientific literature using publication databases 
•  plan, write and present a scientific article or technical report following the IMRAD structure 
• explain and critically review the topic orally in a presentation  
• provide constructive peer review for scientific and technical papers to peer students  
• write a review or argumentative article about a cybersecurity topic 

General Competence 

On successful completion of this course the student can:   

• find and filter scientific literature in advanced topics in cybersecurity and related areas 
• critically assess state-of-the-art literatures in cybersecurity and related areas 
• present complex topics to a broad audience. Both orally and in writing  

• Individual reading assignments 
• Individual literature search work 
• Individual writing assignments 
• Seminar meetings including mini lectures, group discussions, student presentations group feedback sessions 
• Written peer review assignments

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam: 

• delivery of a written report (3000 words, +/- 10%)
• delivery of two peer reviews 
• mid-term presentation of literature search

The exam consists of two parts: 

1. An individual seminar paper between 5000 and 10000 words. The paper counts 60% towards the final grade. 

2. A 20-minute individual presentation. The oral exam counts 40% towards the final grade.  

Part 1 of the exam can be appealed, part 2 of the exam cannot 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 registering 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. 

All aids are permitted, provided the rules for plagiarism and source referencing are complied with. 

A-F 

Two internal examiners. External examiner is used periodically. 

Lothar Fritsch / Different instructor can take lead. Different instructors can offer parallel topics, sharing the supervision work in same course instance. 

Alle hjelpemidler er tillatt.