Curriculum Features and List of Modules
Our curriculum is designed to meet a variety of positions and social needs.
In addition to providing detailed research guidance that respects the background of individual students, we offer a wide range of subjects that teach knowledge and skills in various fields.
These fields include Information Science, Information Security Technology, Management and Administration, Laws and Information Ethics.
Curriculum Features
Information security technology and knowledge is not an independent discipline, it is part of the integrated science of IT. In other words, it begins with the basic scientific disciplines of logical mathematics and electromagnetism, then extending to computers, operating systems, software, networks, communication protocols, access control, operational technology, management, organisational theory, law, and even ethics. Therefore, IISEC has developed a curriculum based on the following four aspects of education and research on Information Security: "Technology", "Management and Administration", "Law", and "Information Ethics". We provide cross-disciplinary education from the perspective of information security. More specifically, we offer a range of courses on information security related technologies, such as cryptography, the Internet, information systems and software, as well as information science, risk assessment, management theory, organisational governance, information morale, social and legal systems, and so on. We also provide detailed research guidance for all students, including both new graduates and mature students, based on individual backgrounds and future career plans.
Furthermore, in the Master's Course, there are two compulsory modules in order to develop a common image and a broad perspective on the overall picture of information security, as well as to pursue the knowledge necessary to promote their research, we have set up the following four courses: "Mathematical Science", "System Design", "Security/Risk Management", and "Cyber Security and Governance". Where appropriate, we also provide introductory training in academic writing and basic information science to strengthen their basic knowledge.
PhD students are also encouraged to take modules in the Master's programme if they wish, based on their research theme, and we support them in reinforcing their knowledge in a flexible manner.
List of Modules from 2020
Subject Category | Module Title | Category | Credits | Number of credits required for completion | ||
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Two-Year Master's Programme | One-Year Master's Programme | Doctoral Programme | ||||
Major Subjects | Information Security Presentation Exercise I | Required | 2 | 24 | 42 | - |
Information Security Special Lectures | Required | 2 | ||||
Cryptography, Authentication, and Social Systems | Optional | 2 | ||||
Cryptographic Protocol | Optional | 2 | ||||
Introduction to Algorithms | Optional | 2 | ||||
Introduction to Number Theory | Optional | 2 | ||||
Quantum Computation and Cryptography | Optional | 2 | ||||
AI and Machine Learning | Optional | 2 | ||||
Practical IoT Security | Optional | 2 | ||||
Identification and Privacy Protection | Optional | 2 | ||||
Cyber Security Technology | Optional | 2 | Network Design and Security Operations | Optional | 2 | |
Secure System Architecture | Optional | 2 | ||||
Information Device Technology | Optional | 2 | ||||
Information System Architecture | Optional | 2 | ||||
Operating Systems | Optional | 2 | ||||
Secure Programming and Secure OS | Optional | 2 | ||||
Programming | Optional | 2 | ||||
Software Design | Optional | 2 | ||||
Information Security Technical Exercises I | Optional | 2 | ||||
Information Security Technical Exercises II | Optional | 2 | ||||
Security System Audit | Optional | 2 | ||||
Security Management and Governance | Optional | 2 | ||||
Risk Management and Information Security | Optional | 2 | ||||
Information Security Psychology | Optional | 2 | ||||
Organisational Behaviour and Information Security | Optional | 2 | ||||
Statistical Methodology | Optional | 2 | ||||
Decision Making under Uncertainty | Optional | 2 | ||||
Presentations for Professionals | Optional | 2 | ||||
Mass Media and Risk Management | Optional | 2 | ||||
Law and Ethics in Information Security | Optional | 2 | ||||
Introduction to Legal Study | Optional | 2 | ||||
Intellectual Property System | Optional | 2 | ||||
International Standards and Guidelines | Optional | 2 | ||||
Legal Practice in Information Security | Optional | 2 | ||||
Information Security Presentation Exercise II | Optional | 2 | ||||
Special Lectures (Internet Technology) | Optional | 2 | ||||
Special Lectures (Data Science and Analytics) | Optional | 2 | ||||
Special Lectures (Hacking and Malware Analysis) | Optional | 2 | ||||
Special Lectures (Cyber Intelligence) | Optional | 2 | ||||
Special Lectures (Blockchain Theory) | Optional | 2 | ||||
Special Exercises (Information Security Practice I) | Optional | 2 | ||||
Special Exercises (Information Security Practice II) | Optional | 2 | ||||
Research Guidance | Research Guidance | Required | 6 | 6 | - | - |
Project Research Guidance | Required | 4 | - | 4 | - | |
PhD Modules | Special Studies in Information Security | Required | 6 | - | - | 8 |
Information Security Exercise for PhD Students | Required | 2 | ||||
Advanced Information Security Technology | Optional | 2 | ||||
Advanced Information Security Management | Optional | 2 |
Requirements for Programme Completion
Master's Programme (2 years)
- Duration: 2 years or more
- 1 year or more for students being admitted by the faculty committee to which the student has made outstanding research achievements
- Required Credits: Minimum of 30 credits
- At least 24 credits from major subjects (including 4 credits of required subjects) * From students entering in 2008
- Research Guidance (6 credits)
- Master's Dissertation and Final Examination
Master's Programme (1 year)
- Duration: 1 year or more
- Required Credits: Minimum of 46 credits
- At least 42 credits from major subjects (including 4 credits of required subjects)
- Research Guidance (4 credits)
- Research Paper (deliverables of the project research guidance) and Final Examination
Doctoral Programme
- Duration: 3 years or more
- 1 year or more for students being admitted by the faculty committee to which the student has made outstanding research achievements
- Required Credits: Minimum of 8 credits
- Doctoral Dissertation and Final Examination