Bachelor (BSc) in Cyber Security

• Degree Programme: B.Sc. 180 ECTS credits
• Language: English
• Mode of Study: On campus in Germany
• Accreditation: Accredited in line with German and European standards
• Recognition: Your degree is Internationally recognised and can easily be transferred to another country
• Study Duration: 36 months

Our Bachelor Cyber Security degree equips you with robust security frameworks and detailed understanding of cyber threats, helping you safeguard digital assets in the corporate sphere. This course provides: 

• Extensive knowledge on various areas of Cyber Security
• Real-world insights from industry experts
• Hands-on projects to bridge theory-practice gap

In the course of study, you would acquire:  

• Deep understanding of various Cyber Security domains
• Comprehensive knowledge of cyber threats and the measures to prevent them
• Hands-on experience in identifying and thwarting cyber-attacks

Semester 1

1. Operating Systems, Computer Networks, and Distributed Systems, 5 credits
2. Introduction to Data Protection and IT Security, 5 credits
3. Mathematics: Analysis, 5 credits
4. Introduction to Academic Work, 5 credits
5. Introduction to Programming with Python, 5 credits
6. Statistics - Probability and Descriptive Statistics, 5 credits

Semester 2

1. Object-Oriented Programming with Java, 5 credits
2. Mathematics: Linear Algebra, 5 credits
3. Collaborative Work, 5 credits
4. Introduction to Network Forensics, 5 credits
5. Requirements Engineering, 5 credits
6. System Pentesting Basics, 5 credits

Semester 3

1. Intercultural and Ethical Decision-Making, 5 credits
2. Introduction to the Internet of Things, 5 credits
3. Algorithms, Data Structures and Programming Languages, 5 credits
4. Theoretical Computer Sciences and Mathematical Logic, 5 credits
5. IT Project Management, 5 credits
6. DevSecOps and Common Software Weaknesses, 5 credits

Semester 4

1. IT Service Management, 5 credits
2. Cryptography, 5 credits
3. IT Law, 5 credits
4. Host and Software Forensics, 5 credits
5. Artificial Intelligence, 5 credits
6. Information Security Standards, 5 credits

Semester 5

1. Seminar: Current Topics in Computer Science, 5 credits
2. Advanced Data Analysis, 5 credits
3. Project: Data Analysis, 5 credits
4. Cloud Computing, 5 credits
5. Elective A, 10 credits

Semester 6

1. Elective B, 10 credits
2. Elective C, 10 credits
3. Bachelor Thesis & Colloquium, 10 credits

Elective A

1. IT Security Consulting, 10 credits
2. Social Engineering, 10 credits
3. Host Forensics, 10 credits
4. DevSecOps, 10 credits
5. Security in Complex Networks, 10 credits
6. Network Forensics, 10 credits

Elective B

1. Business Intelligence, 10 credits
2. Future Threats, 10 credits
3. Cloud Security, 10 credits
4. Pentesting, 10 credits
5. Industrial Systems Technology, 10 credits
6. Cyber Threat Intelligence, 10 credits
7. Mobile Threats, 10 credits

Elective C

1. IT Security Consulting, 10 credits
2. Social Engineering, 10 credits
3. Host Forensics, 10 credits
4. DevSecOps, 10 credits
5. Security in Complex Networks, 10 credits
6. Network Forensics, 10 credits
7. Business Intelligence, 10 credits
8. Future Threats, 10 credits
9. Cloud Security, 10 credits
10. Pentesting, 10 credits
11. Industrial Systems Technology, 10 credits
12. Cyber Threat Intelligence, 10 credits
13. Mobile Threats, 10 credits
14. Supply Chain Management, 10 credits
15. Smart Factory, 10 credits
16. Data Structures and Java Class Library, 10 credits
17. Mobile Software Engineering, 10 credits
18. Studium Generale, 10 credits
19. Career Development, 10 credits
20. Microsoft ERP – Dynamics 365 Business Central – Functional Consultant, 10 credits
21. SAP – SAP S/4HANA Business Process Integration – Application Associate, 10 credits
22. AWS Cloud Specialization, 10 credits

With this programme, you’ll have access to human and AI-powered tutoring.

Your tutors will be available to answer any questions, and you’ll have recurring appointments where you can discuss course topics with them and other students.

Syntea, IU’s AI-powered tutor, will be available 24/7 to guide you through your courses and prepare you for exams.

Study your way, and master working with AI at the same time.

Information Security Analyst

As an Information Security Analyst, you will prevent, monitor and respond to data breaches and cyber attacks. You'll diagnose security incidents using a range of tech tools and work collaboratively with IT and management teams to defend against threats, ensuring the proper safety of digital assets and company's data.

Security Consultant

As a Security Consultant, you will assess security risks, provide solutions and ensure the security of information systems. You'll work closely with a team, collaborating with management to implement safety rules, often involving training staff on security protocols and running practice drills for potential breaches.

Computer Forensic Investigator

As a Computer Forensic Investigator, you will identify and interpret electronic data to be used in investigations or legal proceedings. Through the use of various recovery tools and software, you'll accumulate potential evidence from target systems, these skills are key in the fight against cyber crime.

General admission requirements

• Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate such as A-Levels or IB Diploma and your transcript of records.
• A subject-related higher education entrance qualification. Depending on your qualifications, you might have to meet additional requirements, such as successfully passing a university entrance examination or one of the following programmes to make sure you are ready to study with us.
• Bachelor Entrance Examination

Admission Interview

Once your application and documents are submitted, you will be invited to a 15-minute online interview conducted by our admission team. During the interview we will discuss your academic background, reasons for pursuing further study, and career objectives. 

English language skills

• IELTS (at least 6.0 points)
• TOEFL IBT (at least 80 points)
• Cambridge certificate (B2 First with min. score of 169)
• Citizenship: If you are from a country where English is the official and educational language, your passport can serve as proof of English proficiency.