Security & Safety Engineering Furtwangen University - computer science, technology, economics, media, health

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Focus

Safety at Work, Fire Protection, Radiation Protection, IT Security, Security Management, Safety Engineering, Safety Psychology, Corporate Security, Risk Prevention, Civil protection

Annotation

Managing risks. Building resilience. Planning for safety. – For all those who keep a clear head in critical moments.

When a fire breaks out, an IT disruption brings hospitals or companies to a standstill, or a disaster threatens – every detail counts.

In the Security & Safety Engineering degree programme, you will learn how to protect people, systems and companies from hazards – from fires to cyber attacks to natural disasters.

You will combine engineering knowledge, digital methods, management and psychology to develop solutions that help in an emergency. The aim is to protect people, companies and the environment from hazards – from fire and radiation to cyber attacks and disaster prevention.

During your studies, you will learn:
• How to prepare people and organisations for crises
• How to identify, assess and minimise risks
• How to plan, test and improve emergency, evacuation and crisis procedures
• How to develop security solutions using state-of-the-art IT and engineering technology
• How to protect employees in industry and chemical companies from hazardous substances
• How to make data-driven and responsible security decisions

What should you bring?
Curiosity and a spirit of discovery · A sense of responsibility · The ability to stay calm under pressure · Team spirit and strong communication skills · Pleasure in trying new things, organising and getting things done · An interest in environmental and safety issues · The motivation to use your knowledge to make a real difference to others.
(Also perfect for volunteers in the fire brigade, Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) or emergency services).

What to expect during your studies
Fundamentals of Engineering · Fire & Hazard Prevention · Civil Protection · Occupational Safety · Corporate Security · Radiation Protection · IT/ Information Security · Chemical Safety · Safety Psychology · Practical semester · Laboratory and project work

Features:
Teaching language: German, individual courses/components in English
Strong relation to practice through projects and exercises in laboratories/simulations.

Possible careers:
Safety/fire protection engineer, occupational safety specialist

IT/information security, corporate security, property protection, consulting, insurance industry, risk engineer, crisis & disaster management, hazard prevention (authorities/organisations), planning & auditing of security and protection systems

Lead teams, protect people, shape the future.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Tuition fees

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Main language

German

Further languages

English