Cybersecurity
overview
Innovation that excites
In this practice-oriented Bachelor in Cyber Security study programme, available fully online, you will be trained as a threat hunter with leadership potential. You will acquire the latest knowledge in the field of Cyber Security and deal with the architecture, programming and maintenance of security systems.
In addition to incident response and digital forensics, you will learn about aspects of penetration testing and reverse engineering in order to understand the perspective of cyber criminals and protect against them.
included
courses
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
Operating Systems, Computer Networks, and Distributed Systems | 5 |
Introduction to Data Protection and IT Security | 5 |
Mathematics: Analysis | 5 |
Introduction to Academic Work | 5 |
Introduction to Programming with Python | 5 |
Statistics – Probability and Descriptive Statistics | 5 |
Module ECTS Object-Oriented Programming with Java
5
Mathematics: Linear Algebra
5
Collaborative Work
5
Introduction to Network Forensics
5
Requirements Engineering
5
System Pentesting Basics
5
Module ECTS Intercultural and Ethical Decision-Making
5
Introduction to the Internet of Things
5
Algorithms, Data Structures and Programming Languages
5
Theoretical Computer Sciences and Mathematical Logic
5
IT Project Management
5
DevSecOps and Common Software Weaknesses
5
Module ECTS IT Service Management
5
Cryptography
5
IT Law
5
Host and Software Forensics
5
Artificial Intelligence
5
Information Security Standards
5
Module ECTS Seminar: Current Topics in Computer Science
5
Advanced Data Analysis
5
Project: Data Analysis
5
Cloud Computing
5
Elective A
10
Module ECTS Elective B
10
Elective C
10
Bachelor Thesis & Colloquium
10
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
ECTS
IT Security Consulting
10
Social Engineering
10
Host Forensics
10
DevSecOps
10
Security in Complex Networks
10
Network Forensics
10
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
ECTS
Business Intelligence
10
Future Threats
10
Cloud Security
10
Pentesting
10
Industrial Systems Technology
10
Cyber Threat Intelligence
10
Mobile Threats
10
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
ECTS
IT Security Consulting
10
Social Engineering
10
Host Forensics
10
DevSecOps
10
Security in Complex Networks
10
Network Forensics
10
Business Intelligence
10
Future Threats
10
Cloud Security
10
Pentesting
10
Industrial Systems Technology
10
Cyber Threat Intelligence
10
Mobile Threats
10
Supply Chain Management
10
Smart Factory
10
Data Structures and Java Class Library
10
Mobile Software Engineering
10
Studium Generale
10
Entry Requirements
You can start your desired study programme at Smart College UK if you meet the requirements.
The admissions documents must be provided in English or German, if they were not issued in one of these two languages, a translation is required. If you need to translate your documents, we can help refer you to our trusted translation partners. You can find more details here.
You’ll acquire fundamental knowledge in the management and finance-oriented business administration courses. Afterwards, you can pick the electives of your choice that suit your interests. Your comprehensive knowledge will open up new job opportunities in many industries and companies around the world – so there’s nothing standing in the way of your international career.
- 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 (included in Scholarship Programme)
Please get in touch with our Study Advisory Team to find out the exact requirements applicable for your application.
Start your online degree with our Scholarship Programme and receive a scholarship up to 75%!
Start in our Scholarship Programme as a participant with immediate access to 50% of your courses. You can do this by taking our Entrance Examination which will be included in your course as part of the Scholarship Programme. Once you have handed in all admission documents and the courses are completed, you can go on to finish your degree.
Questions? Speak to your study advisor, they will guide you through every step of the process.
At Smart College, we teach in English to prepare you for the international work market. Therefore, we ask you to provide us with a proof of your English language skills.
Is English your native language or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or university? Then you do not need to prove your English language skills.
You can prove your English skills with an English B2 level certificate (no older than 5 years). Don’t have this at hand? No problem! You can quickly get your English certified with Duolingo.
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Find out if the Duolingo test is suitable for you. Click here to try it for free. In order to be accepted to your study programme, a minimum of 95 points in the Duolingo exam is required.Did you take the test and not get the 95 points required? Don’t worry! We’re offering a free English course. By successfully completing the course in 3 months, you’ll prove that you have the required level of English proficiency.
We also accept the following English language skills certificates:
TOEFL (minimum 80 points) or
IELTS (minimum Level 6) or
Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B) or
Equivalent proof, such as a B2.2 Certificate from the free IU English course – further information can be requested from our student advisors.*
*Proof must be provided before the start of the study and must not be older than five years.
*Please note that course isn’t accepted as a language certificate for on campus study programmes
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