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The Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security Management is aimed at professionals from IT, engineering, or related economic sectors who want to specifically develop expertise and leadership skills in the field of IT security. It is also intended for trainees, apprentices, or interns who want to acquire an academic foundation in Cyber Security alongside their professional practice. The degree is ideal for individuals who take responsibility for secure digital infrastructures or who aspire to a career in IT security management.
Which formal admission requirements must you meet?
You can be admitted to the part-time Cyber Security Management degree if you meet one of the following requirements:
- General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or advanced technical college entrance qualification with the respective university entrance entitlement
- Vocational training (completed for at least two years) and at least three years of professional experience after completion
- Advanced vocational training such as specialist business administrator, master craftsman, or a comparable qualification
Additionally, you must prove that you are currently employed (full-time or part-time), undertaking an apprenticeship, an internship, a trainee programme or a volunteering position. For applicants without Abitur, there is a special programme (“Study into the Job”) which allows you to start the degree without a job and supports you in finding a suitable position during your studies.
In individual cases, the FOM study advisory service may also examine further access possibilities.
Which personal requirements are advisable?
You should have a strong interest in digital technologies, IT systems and security issues. Analytical skills and the willingness to engage with complex technical and organisational contexts are essential. Also important are self-organisation and time management, as the degree is completed alongside your job or training. Teamwork, communication skills and a sense of responsibility will help you as much as a high willingness to learn in order to keep up with the rapid developments in the cyber security field.
What are the focal points of the Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security Management?
In the Bachelor's degree programme Cyber Security Management, you acquire in-depth specialised knowledge and practical skills for digital security. The core study contents include:
- IT infrastructure and networks: You learn how digital systems are structured and how they can be protected against attacks.
- Cryptography: You understand the fundamentals of encryption and their practical application in data protection.
- Cybersecurity in web and software: You analyse attack vectors and develop secure applications.
- Cyber defence and forensics: You are enabled to detect, defend against, and investigate cyber attacks and security incidents.
- Data protection and big data security: You engage with legal frameworks and the protection of large volumes of data.
- Social engineering and edge computing: You learn how human factors can become security risks and how modern technologies change the threat landscape.
- Project management and innovation: You train to develop security architectures, implement policies, and manage innovation processes.
The course combines technical content with strategic management knowledge. This prepares you to practically implement security solutions and develop comprehensive protection concepts for companies.
How is the structure of the part-time Cyber Security degree organised?
The part-time Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security Management is designed to be compatible with your working day. All teaching sessions take place as Digital Live Study. The main organisational features are:
- Duration of study: 7 semesters (equivalent to around 3.5 years) with 180 ECTS credits
- Start dates: Summer semester (March) or winter semester (September)
- Study times: Lectures in the evenings and on Saturdays, also suitable for shift workers
- Teaching format: Live streams from the FOM studios, plus digital learning materials and media library
- Interactive learning methods: Exchange with lecturers and other students, work in small groups
- Flexibility: All lectures are recorded and available to you for later access
- Optional presence: Individual modules can be completed on site at one of the FOM university centres
- Additional offers: Free preparatory courses and the option to specialise in topics such as artificial intelligence or digitalisation
- Final thesis: Bachelor thesis in the 7th semester
The degree is specifically designed for professionals or trainees. With block seminars, you can build up specialised knowledge compactly; leave of absence semesters are possible if needed without additional costs.
What career prospects open up with the degree?
With the Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Management, you qualify for in-demand positions in the IT security sector. Typical professional fields include:
- IT security management: Development and control of security strategies in companies
- Cyber defence and incident response: Early detection, defence, and analysis of cyberattacks
- IT forensics: Investigation of digital security incidents and securing evidence
- Network and software security: Planning secure IT infrastructures and developing protected software solutions
- Consulting and audit: Conducting risk analyses and security audits for companies, authorities or consulting firms
- Data protection officers or security officers: Ensuring compliance with legal data protection regulations
Graduates work in the public sector, in industry, with IT service providers as well as in international companies and start-ups. The Bachelor’s degree also enables you to pursue a postgraduate Master’s degree.
How does the digital campus study work and where are you located?
You can complete the entire Cyber Security Management degree online. The Digital Live Study is streamed from the FOM’s own studios. Your advantages:
- Study independent of location: Participation from any location, the only requirement is internet access
- Practical compatibility: Thanks to evening and weekend dates, the degree is easily compatible with work and family everywhere
- Optional visit to the FOM university centre: For individual modules or on request, attendance on site at one of the 29 FOM locations is possible
- Support and media library: Digital support, recordings of teaching sessions as well as access to the online library and learning platforms
The degree is not tied to a fixed university location. If needed, you use the extensive network and infrastructure of the FOM University nationwide.
How much are the tuition fees and what financing options are available?
For the Bachelor’s degree programme Cyber Security Management at FOM University, the following tuition fees apply:
- Monthly fee: 475 euros (total of 42 monthly instalments)
- One-time examination fee: 500 euros (due at the end of the programme)
- Total costs: 20,450 euros
No additional costs for enrolment or examinations during the course of study are planned. FOM University is non-profit; tuition fees are fully reinvested in teaching and infrastructure.
- Tax deductibility: Tuition fees and other expenses (e.g. literature, technology, travel) can be claimed for tax purposes.
- Recognition of prior achievements: Previous training or study achievements can be credited; this reduces time and costs.
- Leave of absence semesters: Up to two semesters can be paused free of charge – no tuition fees are charged during this time.
- Individual support: In case of financial difficulties, FOM offers individual payment arrangements.
The degree is designed so that professionals and trainees can finance and complete it flexibly. Prior achievements and smart planning provide further relief.
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