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Applied Computer Science (Cyber Security Professional)
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Applied Computer Science (Cyber Security Professional)

Howest University of Applied Sciences (Bruges)
BrugesBelgium
On campus
Full-time
€1,116.00/year
Duration
3 Years
Language
English

90% of students are employed within 6 months

Affordable tuition fees with flexible payment options.

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Program Description

In this bachelor in Applied Computer Science (Cyber Security Professional), you'll study the specific problems in the field of security and learn how to arm yourself against them. As a Cyber Security specialist, you will be trained in the very latest technologies and techniques in the field of cyber security, cybercrime, and cyber warfare. The Cyber Security Specialist provides more security and privacy in the digital world.

Of course, you will also learn the basics of hardware and desktop operating systems, networks, and software development including Secure Development and much more. This implies that we do not require prior knowledge or experience with IT (security) through an affinity for working with computers is, of course, a benefit.

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100% Job Security

SnapChat, LinkedIn, Dropbox, Yahoo, only a small selection of companies that recently had to deal with cyber crime. The demand for security specialists has never been so high, As a Cyber Security specialist you will be trained in the latest technologies and techniques in the field of Cyber Security.
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Work Opportunities after Graduation

A lot of students get a job offer while doing the internship. Within 6 months 90% of students are employed.
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Curriculum

Year 1

Semester 1

Hardware and Operating Systems

Database Fundamentals

Problem Solving

Programming Fundamentals

Web Development Fundamentals

AI & Business Solutions

Cyber Security Fundamentals

Semester 2

Communication Networks

Application Prototyping

Object Oriented Programming

Web Development Essentials

Project Communication

Programming Project

Web Pentesting Fundamentals

Year 2

Semester 3

Operating Systems Concepts

Information Modeling

Webpentesting Advanced

Object Oriented Architecture and Development

Data Analytics

Web Technology, Security, and Honeypot

Analysis and Development Project

Semester 4

Server System Management

.NET Technology Essentials

Network and System Pentesting

Forensic Analysis

Practical Reverse Engineering and Malware Analysis

Cybercrime

Mobile Security

Data Privacy and IT Law

International Project

Year 3

Semester 5

Datacenter Technology and Security

Windows and Linux Server Security

Network Infrastructure Security

Security Management Threat and Risk Assessment

Cryptography and Blockchain

Emergent Security Techniques

IT Governance

Security Project

Semester 6

Internship

Bachelor’s Thesis

Professional Networking

Jobs - Careers

  • Cyber Security Specialist
  • Netwerk & Systems Engineer
  • Forensics Expert
  • Penetration Tester
  • Risk & Security Consultant
  • IT Consultant
  • Data Privacy Officer
  • Secure Software Developer
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