Online bachelor’s programme Cyber Security

Cybercrime can affect anyone – it can even bring large companies to a standstill. Do you want to take action against it? In the practical, English-language online study programme in Cyber Security at the IU Copilot School featuring Microsoft by IU International University of Applied Sciences, you will be trained to become a threat hunter with leadership potential. You will acquire up-to-date knowledge in the field of Cyber Security and engage with the architecture, programming, and maintenance of security systems. In addition to incident response and computer forensics, you will learn aspects of penetration testing and reversing to understand the perspective of cyber criminals.

As an expert in computer security, you will develop defence strategies based on the documentation of the attackers’ TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures). You will master the fundamentals of modern operating systems, handle distributed applications in the cloud, and possess essential knowledge in computer forensics and data analysis inside out.

First of all, you will learn the basics of Computer Science, Computer Security, Programming with Python and Pentesting. You will then deepen your knowledge through the courses "Cryptographic Methods" and "Host and Software Forensics" in the field of Computer Security, as well as "Cloud Computing" in the field of Computer Science. In the third semester, you will also deal with Secure Software Development (DevSecOps) and learn about common software vulnerabilities. In addition to other current topics in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Data Analysis, you will also deal with IT Law and IT Service Management. Building on this, you have the opportunity to specialise in the areas of Social Engineering, Host Forensics, Future Threats or Pentesting in your elective modules.

Our Bachelor's study programme is modular, i.e. you study based on subject areas that are divided into so-called modules. After successfully completing the modules, you will be credited with ECTS points (European Credit Transfer System), which document your achievements. These ECTS points are internationally comparable and, of course, recognised.

Depending on your personal or professional situation, full-time study is not always easy to manage. That is why we have also developed part-time programmes for all our degrees, which offer flexible and longer study periods. This way, you can study alongside your job or during your time off, whether at home or abroad. The content of the different models is identical. Depending on the study model, we will adjust your tuition fees accordingly. With the part-time variants, your weekly study workload is reduced.

Can't finish your degree in the allotted time? No problem! We will develop the right study model for everyone. If you realise that you need more time, you can easily switch to another study model with three months’ notice before the end of the month. These are our different study models:

Do you need help with your decision? Your personal study advisor is happy to help you!

We make it possible: At IU International University you can start your desired study program - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!

Find out more about your study programme and IU Copilot School featuring Microsoft by IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) in your personal brochure.