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Your start with us

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Your time at school is coming to an end and you are faced with the decision of what you want to do afterwards? Theoretical studies or practical training? Why not just do both?

Dual bachelor's degree program

During your dual study programme at TÜVIT, you will combine theory and practice right from the start and gain valuable professional experience.

You will familiarise yourself with many different areas in the field of cyber security, be involved in exciting activities and gain extensive insights into our company and your future areas of work. You will benefit from intensive support from our IT security experts, who will be at your side as mentors, as well as individual support so that you can develop personally and professionally.

What makes it special: Your degree programme is completely digital. This means you are flexible in terms of time and place and can organise your studies to suit your individual needs.

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Completely digital

Regardless of which of our degree programmes you choose, you will always study digitally.

  • Flexible time management
  • Lecture recordings
  • Digital learning platform with accompanying learning media
  • Online examinations

We offer you the following degree programs

Whether cyber security, cyber security management or IT security: you decide which degree programme suits you best.

Cyber Security (B.Sc.)

On the Bachelor's degree programme in Cyber Security, you will learn how to develop and evaluate security architectures, procedures and technologies and how to take preventative action against increasing threats. You will acquire programming skills and essential specialist knowledge of networks, databases and operating systems. Building on this, you will study system security, web security technology and applied cryptography. In simulated cyber attacks against the IT security architecture of a fictitious company, you will learn to understand the approach of hackers, identify vulnerabilities or security gaps and apply defence techniques.

University: FOM University of Applied Sciences
Duration: 7 semesters
Start of semester: March & September

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Cyber Security Management (B.Sc.)

In order to be able to competently assess cyber risks and develop targeted security strategies, comprehensive information technology, legal and organisational knowledge in this area is required. This is exactly where the Bachelor's degree programme in Cyber Security Management comes in. In addition to traditional course content from business informatics, you will also deal intensively with the various facets of cyber security management. This includes, for example, the planning, implementation and controlling of projects, the establishment of cyber security guidelines and risk management. The curriculum also includes topics such as cloud security management and business continuity management.

University: FOM University of Applied Sciences
Duration: 7 semesters
Start of semester: March & September

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IT Security

On the IT Security online degree programme, you will acquire a sound basic knowledge of computer science (e.g. programming, operating systems, computer networks). Building on this, the course focuses from the outset on aspects of the organisational and technical protection of information infrastructures. You will be familiar with the "state of the art" and learn suitable methods for systematically solving security problems. The aim of the programme is to provide you with the technical and methodological knowledge you need for a successful career as an IT security specialist.

University: Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences
Duration: 6 semesters
Start of semester: April & October

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Interested? Apply to join us!

You can count on us for this

  • Comprehensive support for your career start
  • Personal support throughout your studies
  • Diverse insights into the world of IT security
  • Exciting projects & creative freedom
  • Responsibility right from the start
  • Individual support & further development
  • A great team & a collegial working atmosphere
  • High chances of a subsequent permanent position

And afterwards? Your prospects with us

If you successfully complete your dual study programme, there is a high probability that you will be offered a permanent position with us. We are always on the lookout for young, new talent to join us in the daily battle against digital attackers.

You can actively contribute your strengths and develop in the area that most caught your interest during your studies.

We offer you a wide range of opportunities and are happy to provide you with comprehensive support.

Your next steps

1

Deciding on (your) degree programme

Cyber Security or Cyber Security Management? As soon as you have decided what you would like to study, you can apply for your favourite degree programme with us.

2

Registration in our career portal

Register in our career portal & upload all your application documents conveniently.

3

Transmission of your application to us

Have you got all the important documents together? Then simply submit your application to us online via the career portal.

The application process at a glance

1

Data input

20 minutes

2

Entrance

1 week

3

Processing

1 week

4

Feedback

1 week

5

Contract

2 weeks

FAQ

Important questions & answers

You can apply at any time for the respective summer or winter semester.

The dual study programme is offered at our locations in Essen and Berlin. If you wish, you can choose one of the two locations as your main place of work.

The university entrance qualification of the respective university must be fulfilled as a prerequisite for the degree programme. This can usually be demonstrated by an Abitur, Fachabitur or completed vocational training with at least 3 years of subsequent professional experience or with completed advanced vocational training. Please refer to the website of the relevant university for more information.

Depending on the chosen degree programme, the dual study course lasts 6 or 7 semesters, i.e. just under 3 or 3 1/2 years.

  • Combination of theory and practice: You can apply the knowledge you have learnt directly in practice with us.
  • Valuable professional experience: You will gain valuable professional experience during your studies and familiarise yourself with operational structures, working methods and project processes within an international group.
  • Financial support: We will cover your tuition fees. You will also receive a monthly maintenance allowance.
  • High chances of being taken on: If you perform well, we will make you an offer of permanent employment after you have successfully completed your studies.