Modules

The Bachelor of Science in Information and Cyber Security is a program in the broader field of information and cyber security and designed to prepare students for one of the approximately thirty to fifty available career paths. Learn more about the building blocks, that is, the modules, that make up the program.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Übersicht Majors Bachelor Information and Cyber Security

  • The "core modules" (light blue) are the main subjects of the program.
  • In the "project modules" (dark blue), students work on practical projects.
  • Students also attend "related modules" and "minor modules" (light and medium green). They constitute around 45 percent of the curriculum.
  • The elective related modules constitute one of two Majors. This gives students the opportunity to select a specific focal point for themselves.

The modules

compulsory modules

Core modules

Core modules impart essential subject and methodological competencies. Core modules account for at least 60 ECTS credits of a study program, which corresponds to just over one third of the total study effort.

Project modules

In the project modules, students are tasked with addressing challenging practical problems. They can apply both their newly acquired specialist knowledge and methodological skills in a larger context.

Related modules

Related modules

Related modules give students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with topics that relate more broadly to  their future careers. It allows them to develop an independent profile and specific professional skills.

Minor modules

Minor modules cover skills and knowledge not specifically associated with a specialist field. They are designed to enable students to apply their expertise and decision-making in social, cultural, ethical and economic contexts. Students may choose from sixty minor modules, for instance foreign language courses (including English, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese).