These are the admission requirements for the Bachelor's in Cyber Security

In the Bachelor's distance learning programme in Cyber Security at IU International University (IU), you can enrol if you provide us with your high school diploma (Abitur), your technical college entrance qualification (Fachabitur), or a subject-specific entrance qualification.

Alternatively, you can also enrol without a high school diploma. Enrolment in the IU degree programme without a high school diploma is possible under the following conditions:

• You have successfully completed an advanced training qualification, for example, training to become a State-certified Business Administrator.
• Or you have completed a vocational training, for example, training as a office clerk. Following your training, you have worked full-time in this profession for at least 3 years. If your training is not thematically related to the Cyber Security distance learning programme, you will first complete a trial study before being regularly enrolled.

If you choose the English-language version, you must also provide evidence of your English language skills. You can demonstrate your English language skills, for example, through a TOEFL (minimum score of 80), IELTS (minimum Level 6), a successful Duolingo English Test (minimum of 105 points), a Cambridge certificate (minimum grade of B), or an equivalent qualification. Alternatively, you can complete an English course free of charge directly at IU International University.

Study Contents & Modules: This is the Study Schedule in the Bachelor's Cyber Security

The bachelor's programme at IU International University is modular. A module usually consists of 5 ECTS credits and concludes with an examination, such as an exam or a written assignment. You complete your bachelor's degree step by step - and even have a large degree of autonomy in deciding when to complete each module.

In full-time studies, you can structure your study plan as follows:

• 1st Semester: Operating Systems, Computer Networks and Distributed Systems, Introduction to Data Protection and IT Security, Mathematics: Analysis, Introduction to Scientific Work, Introduction to Programming with Python, Statistics - Probability and Descriptive Statistics
• 2nd Semester: Mathematics: Linear Algebra, Collaborative Work, Object-Oriented and Functional Programming with Python, Introduction to Network Forensics, Requirements Engineering, Fundamentals of System Pentesting
• 3rd Semester: Introduction to the Internet of Things, Intercultural and Ethical Competencies, IT Project Management, DevSecOps and Common Software Vulnerabilities, Algorithms, Data Structures and Programming Languages, Statistical Computing
• 4th Semester: Cryptographic Techniques, IT Law, Host and Software Forensics, Specification, Artificial Intelligence, IT Service Management
• 5th Semester: Seminar: Current Topics in Computer Science, Advanced Data Analysis, Project: Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Elective Module A
• 6th Semester: Elective Module B, Elective Module C, Bachelor Thesis

What's special about IU distance learning: the many opportunities to delve into interesting elective modules during your studies. In the Cyber Security Bachelor's programme, you choose a total of 3 specialization modules:

For the first specialization module, choose from these topics: IT Security Consulting, Social Engineering, Host Forensics, DevSecOps, Security in Complex Networks, Network Forensics.

For your second specialization module, choose from these topics: Business Intelligence, Future Threats, Cloud Security, Pentesting, Industrial System Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Telecommunication-Specific Threats.

For the third specialization module, choose from these topics: Business Intelligence, Future Threats, Cloud Security, Pentesting, Industrial System Security, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Telecommunication-Specific Threats, Apple Mobile Solution Development, General Studies.

Study Concept: How the Part-Time Study in Cyber Security Works at IU

In the online Cyber Security programme at IU International University, you can adapt your studies to your life and daily routine, choosing the best fit for you. For example, you can opt for one of 3 study models: In the full-time programme, it takes a total of 6 semesters, i.e., 36 months, to complete your bachelor's degree. In part-time study I, you study for 8 semesters until completion. Or you can choose part-time study II and take up to 12 semesters to complete your bachelor's degree.

With each module registration, you receive study materials from IU in the form of printed study booklets. All materials are also available digitally. The IU Interactive Books are innovative learning scripts enriched with video clips and quiz questions at the end of each lesson. Depending on the module, study materials are supplemented with podcasts, live tutorials, and video content in the form of so-called Shortcasts. You can access the IU Interactive Books via the convenient IU Learn app.

Many modules also offer virtual lectures that allow you to interactively engage with your peers and lecturers.

A particularly practical and flexible feature is the option to take module exams in the form of online exams. You can take an online exam 7 days a week, 24 hours a day - whenever you feel optimally prepared, for example, for an exam in construction. Moreover, we operate about 40 exam centres in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland where you can also take your exams in the traditional way.