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MSc with Thesis in Cryptography

In addition to at least 21 credit units of course work, seminar, and research methods and ethic units, the MSc degree candidate must prepare and successfully defend a MSc thesis. Expected duration to complete the MSc with Thesis Program is 4 semesters; the maximum duration is 6 semesters. However, students should complete course work including non-credit courses in 4 semesters. Advisor appointment has to be made at the beginning of 2nd semester. Recommended curriculum is as follows:

 
Semester I Semester II
  • Elective Course (IAM501)
  • IAM503 Applications of Finite Fields
  • Elective Course (IAM511)
  • IAM500 MSc Thesis
  • Elective Course (IAM502)
  • IAM504 Public Key Cryptography
  • IAM512 Block Ciphers
  • IAM698 Research Methods and Ethics
Semester III Semester IV
  • IAM500 MSc Thesis
  • IAM590 Graduate Seminar (0-Credit)
  • Elective Course
  • IAM500 MSc Thesis

For students who are accepted to Scientific Preparation Program, recommended curriculum is as follows:

 
Semester I Semester II
  • Elective Course (IAM501) (NI)
  • Elective Course (IAM511) (NI)
  • IAM517 Basic Mathematics for Cryptography I
  • Elective Course (IAM502) (NI)
  • IAM512 Block Ciphers (NI)
  • IAM518 Basic Mathematics for Cryptography II
Semester III Semester IV
  • IAM500 MSc Thesis
  • IAM503 Applications of Finite Fields
  • IAM590 Graduate Seminar (0-Credit)
  • Elective Course
  • IAM500 MSc Thesis
  • IAM504 Public Key Cryptography
  • IAM698 Research Methods and Ethics
Semester V Semester VI
  • IAM500 MSc Thesis
  • IAM500 MSc Thesis
  • NI: Not Included (During scientific preparation program, student should take program courses in NI status).
  • To pass scientific preparation programme successfully, the rules and regulations can be found from link.
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