BSc Cyber Security & Privacy
Overview
Duration
6 Semester
Start of programme
Winter semester
Degree
Bachelor
Campus
Sankt Augustin
Degree programme contents
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Cyber Security and Protection of Private DataWeighting: 5 of 5
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Coding and Systems DevelopmentWeighting: 4 of 5
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Research MethodsWeighting: 5 of 5
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Networked Computer SystemsWeighting: 5 of 5
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Mathematics and theoretical computer scienceWeighting: 3 of 5
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Practical Work / Job RelevanceWeighting: 5 of 5
What to expect of the course
For successful and responsible digitalisation, we need solutions and experts for cyber security and privacy. You want to take responsibility?
The degree programme provides a solid knowledge of the fundamentals of computer science and offers a wide range of specialist topics in cyber security & privacy.
Analytical skills, curiosity and creativity are vital for this degree programme: developing these skills and deepening them using knowledge and examples from theory and practice is one of the important learning objectives of this course.
Future Perspectives
There is currently a strong demand for academically trained specialists in cyber security and privacy both in companies and public authorities.
Graduates can, for example, work in case management on a “Cyber Security & Privacy” topic in public authorities such as the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) or at the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI). However, you can also work as an IT security officer in companies with critical security structures. Other possible career fields are penetration testing, IT security analysis at companies, public authorities (e.g. also forensic analysis at police authorities) or data protection officers.
Graduates may also opt for career fields in classical computer science , e.g. IT consulting, software development and IT system design.
Those who want to pursue a career in an academic environment can join a consecutive Master’s programme in Cyber Security & Privacy (currently in planning), plan their doctorate with the in-house Graduate Institute or aim for a position as a research associate.