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Tampere University

COMP.SEC.300 Secure Programming, 5 cr

The aim of the course is to learn basic programming skills of secure programming and secure programming as a part of decition-making in an organisation.
Implementation period
Registration period
10.11.2025 at 8.00 - 4.1.2026 at 23.59
Fees
150
Study level
Advanced studies
Study fields
Data Processing and Information Technology
Language of instruction
English
City
Tampere
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5

Course completion at Open University

The course doesn't include any exams. 

To pass the course, you must pass the exercises, participate in the exercise groups and prepare and present an exercise work. Assessment criteria: The assessment is mainly based on exercise work. It is possible to obtain additional points from the exercises that affect the assessment. 

Required prior knowledge

Prerequisites: Before entering the course you must have programming skills and be able to implementent software projects independently. Also, you need to have basic knowledge about cyber security. Recommended prerequisites: 58024 Programming III, COMP.SEC.100 Cyber Security I: Fundamentals. Please make sure that you have completed the required prerequisites before you register! By registering, you agree to comply with the requirements and, upon request, you can present a transcript of records showing that you have completed the required prerequisites.

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