The master programme in Applied Computer Science is available full-time and part-time (respectively 2 and 3-4 years). This is the part-time programme. Go to the full-time programme for more information about how to finish the programme in 2 years .
In this programme, you will choose one of the following specialisations when applying for the program:
- Interaction Design
- Artificial Intelligence
- Internet of Things
- Cyber Security Management
Each of these specialisations requires that you have some pre-knowledge in addition to the admission requirements, except for the specialisation in Internet of things where all pre-knowledge is given in the admission requirements.
Required pre-knowledge in:
Interaction Design:
- at least 3 ECTS credits in human computer interaction
Artificial Intelligence:
- at least 3 ECTS credits in algorithms
- at least 3 ECTS credits in statistics
- at least 3 ECTS credits in mathematics
Cyber Security Management:
- at least 3 ECTS credits in cyber security
If you don’t have this pre-knowledge, HiØ offers digital learning modules in all topics in the beginning of the first semester. These learning modules can be found here:
- Grunnleggende algoritmer og datastrukturer for KI
- Grunnleggende statistikk for KI
- Grunnleggende matematikk for KI
- Grunnleggende cybersikkerhet
- Grunnleggende interaksjonsdesign
Sivilingeniør
Students that are admitted to the specialisation in Internet of Things (IoT) will have the right to use the protected title sivilingeniør after graduation. The title will be stated in your diploma.
Lab facilities
The department has several lab facilities that are used in the master courses:
- Makerspace
- Digital Fabrication Lab
- VR Lab
- CPS Lab
- Robotics Lab
- Machine Learning Cluster
- Data Security Lab
These labs are used directly in teaching activities, and to carry out compulsory requirements and student projects. The labs are available for all students and employees 24 hours, 7 days a week.
HiØs campuses
HiØ has campuses both in Fredrikstad and Halden. Most of the courses in this study program are taught on campus Halden, but some elective courses may taught on campus Fredrikstad.