B.Sc. Cyber Security
IU International University of Applied Sciences - Online Studies
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
36 - 72 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
EUR 1,612 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* Limited Offer: prices include up to 50% discount. Discounts and promotions are available on a seasonal basis, for a personalised offer contact the University.
Introduction
Start your Bachelor in Cyber Security Online
Looking for an exciting career? With the skills you’ll develop during your online Bachelor in Cyber Security studies at IU, you’ll be able to stand at the frontlines of today’s cyber battlefield. Help businesses defend themselves from cyber-attacks as a security consultant, ethical hacker or in-house cybersecurity manager.
Learn all about data forensics and cloud computing and protection, and explore the thrilling world of cyber threat intelligence. The possibilities you’ll have after graduating are varied, as your skills will be needed in almost any business sector. And the best part? You can earn your degree completely online, at your own pace.
Study the way you want with IU Online Studies!
- Affordable: Enjoy discounts on online tuition fees of up to 50%
- Flexible payment options: Monthly instalments or pay in full, upfront
- All-inclusive fees: Course materials included, no application fees Flexible
- Start online right away with no fixed semester intakes
- Study and take exams 100% online, at your own pace and schedule - 24/7 access to IU’s digital learning materials, wherever you are Career-oriented
- IU offers degrees in in-demand fields, with specialisations
- Courses combine theory and practical application through real-world case studies
- Learn from industry professionals who are experts in their fields
- IU's goal is to give you the tools you need to build a successful career. That’s why 94% of their graduates find a job within 3 months of graduating.
Succeed globally with IU
With IU, you can open doors to career opportunities all around the world. Their state-accredited programmes will equip you with industry-relevant knowledge and in-demand skills so you can stand out in the global job market. Studying at IU also gives you access to their exclusive online career services and events and connects you to their global network of academic partners so you can study in the US, Canada, or Australia.
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Curriculum
As a cybersecurity 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 Bachelor’s programme in Cyber Security provides you with the essential skills and fundamental knowledge required for managerial positions.
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Career Opportunities
Expertise in the field of cybersecurity is in high demand across all industries, as almost all businesses now operate based on technology.
As a graduate of our online Bachelor 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 cyberattacks 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 companies’ resilience to cyber threats. As an IT security consultant, you’ll also be responsible for testing existing defence strategy, and offer solutions to existing weak spots.
Ethical Hacher/Pentester
Test your hacking skills and challenge yourself to find the areas where IT systems are sensitive to 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.
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Accreditations, Rankings, and Memberships
AccreditationIU International University of Applied Sciences has received system accreditation from EQAR, FIBAA, the German Accreditation Council, the German Council of Science and Humanities, and WES Canada. This means their courses, faculty and teaching material all match the rigorous standards that have been set for them and they can now accredit their own programmes. | |
Cambridge Assessment International Education / High School Diploma A-LevelsIU is the first online university partner of Cambridge International's high school diploma A-Levels. Students now have a chance to earn a high school diploma while studying for a bachelor’s degree – with no additional cost. The A-Levels is a unique 12-month course with a 150-hour workload, which you take alongside your bachelor courses. The A-Levels concludes with an exam that can be retaken an infinite number of times. | |
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 Germany’s largest university ranking by CHE. Recently IU’s 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 Graduate’s 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. |
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. In April 2023, IU became the first German university to be a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the only public authority in India that ascertains foreign institutions. This means that their on-campus programmes are recognised by employers across India and other Commonwealth Nations. |
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. |