B.Sc. in Cyber Security
Berlin, Germany
DURATION
36 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 5,247 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, On-Campus
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Key Summary
Introduction
Ready to start your career in Cyber Security?
Studying a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity offers numerous compelling reasons. Firstly, it provides a solid foundation for understanding and mitigating cyber threats, which are increasingly prevalent in our digital age. This field offers excellent career prospects, with a growing demand for cybersecurity professionals across industries. Moreover, studying cybersecurity equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to protect sensitive information, safeguard digital systems, and prevent cyber attacks. Lastly, the importance of cybersecurity in protecting privacy, national security, and critical infrastructure makes it a vital and fulfilling field to contribute to.
IU's Cyber Security Bachelor's program offers relevant skills and knowledge to become a cybersecurity expert. This on-campus study program covers the most recent developments in the subject of cyber security, as well as the architecture, programming, and upkeep of current operating systems.
At IU, you can choose between two modern campuses in Berlin and Bad Honnef, each equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, learning spaces and libraries. Experience the vibrant Berlin scene or settle into the friendly environment of Bad Honnef, where on-campus accommodation is available. Join clubs and societies, relax in social areas, and embrace the supportive international community throughout your educational journey.
What does it mean to study on IU Campus?
โข All programmes taught in English
โข 2-4 intakes per year โ programme dependent
โข A mix of online self-study and on-campus learning (2-3 days per week) in Germany
โข IUโs AI-driven teaching assistant helps you prepare for exams, find materials in the virtual library, and clarify questions
Other perks:
โข Study and collaborate in small groups during on-campus tutorials
โข Free online German language course
โข Access to jobs board and optional internship module
โข Optional internship module
โข 18-month post-study visa eligibility
Why IU?
โข Blended learning: Attend tutorials on campus only 2-3 times per week
โข Flexible: Study online at your own schedule the rest of the week
โข Explore work-study options in Germany: up to 20 hours per week while studying
โข Career-oriented: IU provides specialized degree programs in high-demand fields.
โข Courses: combine theory and practical application through real-life case studies
โข Kickstart your career in Germany: after graduation with an 18-month post-study visa
โข All programmes are accredited: according to German and EU standards in education
โข IU degrees are internationally recognised and can be converted to overseas equivalents for work or further studies
โข Recognised by WES Canada & US and member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
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Curriculum
As a cyber security expert, you will master the basics of modern operating systems.
You will be familiar with distributed applications in the cloud and methods of software forensics as well as data analysis.
Our Bachelorโs study programme in Cyber Security provides you with the essential skills and fundamental knowledge required for managerial positions.
1st Semester
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3rd Semester
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5th Semester
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Elective A
In your 5th semester, you'll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:
Module
- IT Security Consulting
- Social Engineering
- Host Forensics
- DevSecOps
- Security in Complex Networks
- Network Forensics
Elective B
In your 6th semester, you'll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:
Module
- Business Intelligence
- Future Threats
- Cloud Security
- Pentesting
- Industrial Systems Technology
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Mobile Threats
Elective C
In your 6th semester, you'll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:
Module
- IT Security Consulting
- Social Engineering
- Host Forensics
- DevSecOps
- Security in Complex Networks
- Network Forensics
- Business Intelligence
- Future Threats
- Cloud Security
Rankings
Accreditations, Rankings, and Memberships
 | AccreditationIU International University of Applied Sciences has received system accreditation from EQAR, FIBAA, the German Accreditation Council, and the German Council of Science and Humanities. This means that their courses, faculty and teaching materials meet the rigorous standards set according to European academic guidelines and they can now accredit their own programmes. |
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| Awards and RankingsIU is the first German university to get 99/100 on the QS Stars Report, but they also topped 6 out of 25 categories in Germanyโs largest university ranking by CHE. Recently IUโs online MBA programmes ranked 26th in Europe in the prestigious QS Online MBA Rankings, an impressive achievement and recognition on the international stage. |
| | MembershipsIU is a member of the Business Graduateโs Association, Online Learning Consortium, AASCB, and UNESCO's Global Education Coalition. These memberships give them connections to other institutions, companies, and NGOs as well as top-tier degree programmes and lifelong learning development courses. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, IU helps students in need to continue their education and pursue lifelong learning Since April 2023, IU is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the largest university association in the world with foreign universities as an associate member. IU is also the only European member of Association of African Universities (AAU), a network of over 420 universities and research centres from across the African continent |
Global Recognition and Academic Partners
Global RecognitionAs IU is recognised by WES Canada and U.S., their degrees can be converted into points according to local academic standards in the Canadian Immigration Point System and American Immigration Assessment Scheme. |
Academic PartnersThrough partnerships with academic institutions from all around the world, IU offers a more affordable way for students to study and live abroad. The IU Study Abroad Alliance lets students start a degree online at IU and complete it at a partner university in the US, Canada, Australia or Europe, where career opportunities are aplenty |
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Career Possibilities
Expertise in the field of Cyber Security is in high demand across all industries, as almost all businesses now operate based on technology.
As a graduate of our Bachelorโs programme in Cyber Security, you will be familiar with the complexity of security measures, and aware of targeted industry-specific topics.
You will have the necessary knowledge to create security concepts and carry out relevant tests. This will enable you to defend against cyber-attacks with the help of secure software and system architecture.
After graduation, you may, for example, be part of an IT security department or system architecture team. You may also wish to pursue a career in digital forensics, penetration testing, auditing, red teaming or as a cyber incident responder.
IT Security Consultant
Help companies defend their most valuable data, and offer ways in which they can prevent attacks on the data of their customers. Develop robust and sophisticated security strategies, and strengthen companiesโ resilience to cyber threats. As an IT security consultant, youโll also be responsible for testing existing defence strategy, and offer solutions to existing weak spots.
Ethical Hacker/Pentester
Test your hacking skills and challenge yourself to find the areas where IT systems are sensitive for an attack. Combine advanced technical skills with a high level of creativity, and work in the service of companies to actively look for breaches in their security protocols.
System-/Network-/Firewall-Administrator
Become the main contact point for all firewall and network infrastructure responsibilities. Develop, implement, monitor and maintain security protocols throughout entire networks. Coordinate and manage network and security projects, while actively looking to optimise IT infrastructure solutions.