Assurance in Cybersecurity Management

One-year Programme

Assurance in Cybersecurity Management

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Secure your organisation’s digital future by mastering IT governance, risk assessment, and compliance. This one-year programme equips you with the critical skills to protect sensitive data, ensure legal adherence, and strengthen business operations.

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Online Studies

11 August 2025

1 year full time
2 years part time

Full time: NOK 49.000,- per semester
Part time: NOK 24.500,- per semester
NOK 0,- registration fee

State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen)

Online+ Oslo/Bergen

11 August 2025

1 year full time
2 years part time

Full time: NOK 55.000,- per semester
Part time: NOK 27.500,- per semester
NOK 0,- registration fee

State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen)

AI in the study programme

How is AI used in the Assurance in Cybersecurity Management programme?

Artificial intelligence is transforming how organisations identify, manage, and respond to cybersecurity threats. In this programme, you will explore how machine learning algorithms can monitor large data sets to detect potential security breaches in real time.

You will also learn how AI-driven tools streamline compliance by automating documentation, audit trails, and risk assessments. Throughout the coursework, practical exercises illustrate how AI supports proactive security measures, from automated threat hunting to predictive analytics. By integrating AI into IT governance, you will be prepared to harness innovation ethically and responsibly, ensuring your organisation stays ahead in an evolving digital landscape.

Why Study Assurance in Cybersecurity Management?

The digital world offers enormous opportunities, but also presents significant risks. As businesses expand online, they must ensure their technology infrastructure is reliable, secure, and aligned with legal and industry requirements. By studying IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance, you’ll build a strategic view of how technology and business operations intersect, gaining insights into frameworks that protect organisational assets and uphold stakeholder trust.

This one-year programme introduces the fundamentals of information and cybersecurity assurance, IT auditing, and risk management. You’ll learn how to assess threats, evaluate security policies, and implement governance structures that promote resilience. Combining practical IT skills with a strong foundation in regulatory standards, you’ll develop a unique skill set that opens doors to multiple career paths – whether in corporate compliance, cybersecurity management, or broader IT leadership roles.

Career Opportunities

After completing the programme in Assurance in Cybersecurity Management, you can pursue work within the fields of:

  • IT Governance
  • Risk Management
  • Compliance
  • Security Assurance
  • IT Auditing
  • Policy and Procedure
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
  • Security Operations
Assurance in Cybersecurity Management

– This programme is about balancing technology, risk, and compliance

Programme information

Learning outcomes

By completing this one-year programme, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of IT risk management principles and regulatory compliance frameworks. You’ll be able to assess and mitigate security threats, apply IT audit techniques, and align IT operations with broader business goals. You will also develop competencies in information security governance, financial and operational risk analysis, and structured decision-making for digital infrastructure. Graduates emerge ready to collaborate effectively on compliance initiatives, manage IT risks, and champion secure, trustworthy systems that support organisational resilience in the face of evolving digital challenges.

Read more about the study program in our course catalog.

Course structure

First-year subjects:

  • IT Fundamentals: Explore core IT concepts, system operations, and how digital infrastructure supports secure business processes.
  • IT Risk Management: Delve into risk assessment frameworks, threat identification, and mitigation strategies.
  • IT Auditing Principles and Practice: Understand auditing methodologies, regulatory standards, and best practices for ensuring compliance.
  • Business Processes and Financial Foundations: Gain insight into financial operations, accounting principles, and their connection to IT risk and governance.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Examine legal requirements, industry standards, and policies governing information security management.
  • Information Security and Governance: Learn how to develop and enforce security policies, ensuring organisational resilience and data protection.

This one-year programme provides a strong foundation in the field or serves as a valuable addition to a student’s academic journey. While it can be integrated into the Bachelor' Degree in Digital Assurance and Security Management, it does not directly replace the first year, as it includes courses from multiple academic levels. Students earn ECTS credits.

Extended programme information

School: Noroff University College
Application deadline: Continuous admission. Applications are processed in the order they are submitted.
Language of instruction: English
Accreditations: Approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen). Accredited by NOKUT.
Unit: One-year Programme
Credits: 60 ECTS

Equipment Requirements

There are some fundamental differences between the different study modes at Noroff University College (NUC) in relation to hardware and software.

As an Online student, you are responsible for purchasing the required equipment and installing your software. You are also responsible for its maintenance.

As an OnlinePLUS student you will have access to some equipment and resources on your study location, however the equipment you purchase for yourself is your own responsibility and you are responsible for its maintenance.

As a student on Campus Kristiansand, you are provided the required equipment necessary to complete your studies. In addition, you will have access to specialised equipment and tools used within the field of study.

Read detailed equipment requirements here.

Admission requirements

Noroff has ongoing admissions, and applications are processed in the order they are received. The earlier you apply, the earlier you can secure a study place.

To qualify for the program, you must have general study competence. It is also possible to apply based on recognized prior learning.

For international students, depending upon which country you have received your education from, the requirements will differ. Please use this website where you can find the specific requirements for your country at the bottom of the page.

You can read more about admission requirements here.

Financing

All our study programs are approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen). You can apply to the Loan Fund for basic support (loan and grant; NOK 151,690) and tuition fees (NOK 77,192).

As an adult student, you can receive loans and grants from the State Educational Loan Fund. This also applies if you work while studying.

As a main rule, you must be a Norwegian citizen to receive support from the Norwegian State Educational Fund. However, foreign citizens may also be entitled to financial support. Check here to see if you are eligible.

You can read more about payment, loans, and grants here. 

Our academic staff

Dr. Piet Delport
Implementing security is one thing, but knowing whether enough has been implemented correctly - this is why we need assurance. Dr. Piet Delport
Emlyn Butterfield
As cyber threats grow in quantity, so too must our ability to counter them with robust assurance frameworks that ensure resilience and trust. Emlyn Butterfield
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