Organizational and IT security

Bachelor
Diploma
winter semester
7 semesters
Admission-free
Friedberg
semester fee

Organizational and IT security is an interdisciplinary field that deals with the security of information, IT systems and business processes in companies and institutions. It combines aspects of computer science, business management and law to identify risks, develop protective measures and implement security strategies.

Effective IT security protects organizations from threats such as cyber attacks, data loss and system failures. Proven technologies such as firewalls, encryption and intrusion detection systems are used as well as modern approaches from the areas of artificial intelligence, Zero Trust Security and cloud security.

In addition to technical measures, organizational security concepts play a crucial role. This includes risk management, security guidelines, compliance requirements and the training of employees in order to minimize human mistakes and social engineering attacks.

The focus of the "Organizational and IT Security" course at THM is on the development and implementation of holistic security concepts. Students learn to design security architectures, analyze weaknesses and to develop practical security solutions for organizations.

Content at a glance:

Studies

study content

study programme

In the following, the courses of the course are listed by semester. The numbers indicate the scope of the event per week or the credit points that you get for successful participation in the event.

1

MODULE	SWS	CrP
Introduction to Business Information Systems	6	6
Introduction to Programmeming	6	6
Introduction to Economics	4	6
Mathematics for Business Information Systems I	6	6
Basics of organizational and IT security	6	6
TOTAL 1ST SEMESTER	28	30

2

MODULE	SWS	CrP
database systems	6	6
Algorithms and data structures	6	6
Mathematics for Business Information Systems II	6	6
Threat modeling in cyber security	4	6
Elective module (*)	4	6
TOTAL 2ND SEMESTER	26	30

3

MODULE	SWS	CrP
software engineering	6	6
Project management - business game and case studies	4	6
economic statistics	6	6
Business cryptography	4	6
Standards and regulations on IT security	4	6
TOTAL 3RD SEMESTER	24	30

4

MODULE	SWS	CrP
Commercial standard software	6	6
IT security project I	4	6
Development of operational information systems	4	6
Elective module (*)	4	6
Elective module (*)	4	6
TOTAL 4TH SEMESTER	22	30

MODULE	SWS	CrP
IT security project II	4	6
Elective module (*)	4	6
Elective module (*)	4	6
Elective module (*)	4	6
Elective module (*)	4	6
TOTAL 5TH SEMESTER	20	30

MODULE	SWS	CrP
IT management	4	6
Elective module (*)	4	6
IT security project phase (part 1) (**)	-	12
Elective module (*)	4	6
TOTAL 6TH SEMESTER	12	30

7

MODULE	SWS	CrP
IT security project phase (part 2) (**)	-	12
IT security project phase seminar	2	3
bachelor thesis	-	12
Colloquium for the bachelor thesis	2	3
TOTAL 7TH SEMESTER	4	30

Elective

MODULE	SWS	CrP
Website security	4	6
Cyber security in the company	4	6
Introduction to vulnerability and incident response management	4	6
Business Intelligence	4	6
operating systems and computer networks	4	6
Predictive analytics with python	4	6
Automotive Data Driven Business	4	6
Blockchain technologies: basics, applications & frameworks	4	6
Introduction to safe coding	6	6
Basics of the security test - static analysis, fuzzing, penetration tests	6	6
Basics of vehicle cyber security and data protection	4	6
Introduction to Secure Software Engineering	4	6
Further steps in cyber security	4	6
Network security	4	6

(*) Usually as a virtual course.

(**) The IT security project phase must be carried out in a row.

The detailed study programme can be found in module manual.

job prospects

perspectives

The graduates of the course "Organizational and IT security" are popular specialists in an increasingly digitized and networked world. Companies and public institutions need experts who protect IT systems, ward off cyber attacks and develop security strategies.

Possible professional fields:

IT security advice: Analysis of security risks as well as the development and implementation of protective measures for organizations.
Cyber security analyst: Recognition, monitoring and defense of cyber threats.
IT risk management: Identification and evaluation of security risks and development of preventive measures.
Security architect: Conception and implementation of secure IT infrastructures in companies and other organizations.
Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking: Implementation of security checks and vulnerability analyzes.
Incident Response & Forensik: Investigation of IT security incidents and development of emergency plans.
Data protection & compliance: Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and international security standards.

Through the combination of technical expertise and business knowledge, graduates are well prepared to take on responsible positions in IT security-both in the operational implementation and in strategic management.

Graduates work in a variety of industries, including:

Banks and financial service providers (Protection of sensitive customer data, fraud detection)
Industrial company (Protection of production systems, IoT security)
Business consultancies (Development of tailor-made IT security solutions)
Public administrations & authorities (Protection of critical infrastructures)
Technology and software companies (Development of safe applications)
Research institutions & universities (Further development of security concepts)

Application and enrolment

application

degree Normal period accreditation forms of study main language of instruction Further language Place of study, location Costs	Bachelor (BSc) 7 semesters ASIIN Dusseldorf full-time study German English Friedberg semester fee
admission mode	The course is admission-free, without NC. That means you only have to enroll within the respective deadline and meet the enrollment requirements to get a place on the course.
start of studies	winter semester
Bridge courses	The THM offers one-week courses before the start of lectures Bridge courses in the subjects "chemistry", "mathematics", "physics" and "programmeming". First-year students can refresh their previous knowledge and close knowledge gaps.
enrollment period	June 1st to September 20th (winter semester)
Application period for international applicants	April 1 to July 15 (winter semester) uni-assist. Further information for international applicants can be obtained from International Office.
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