Security Management
- DegreeBachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Type of studyFull-time study
- Standard period of study7 semesters
- Commencement of studiesWinter semester (1 Oct)
- Credits (ECTS)210
- Language of instructionGerman / English
- Department / Central InstituteDepartment of Police and Security Management
Degree programme
Increasing security by minimizing risk. The ability to recognize and evaluate risks and deal with them in a professional manner to prevent the development of dangerous situations is a key factor in society, politics and industry. The providers of security services in both public and private contexts are subject to almost constant change; new threats constantly emerge to which they are required to adapt. This Bachelor’s degree programme deals with the challenges facing a modern risk society and adopts an interdisciplinary approach to the situation which incorporates aspect of Law, Economics and the Social Sciences.
The degree programme is characterized by the combination of a rig- orous academic and practical approach. For example, students deal with the contexts from which a range of dangerous situations develop; they learn to analyse risks and acquire and develop a range of communication co-operation, conflict and management skills pertinent to the tasks which they will face in a professional context.
Professional field
The increasing need for qualified professionals, trained to assess risk and draw up security concepts, means that graduates of this degree programme find employment in large companies, security companies, a range of government authorities and official institutions, the tourist industry and in international development work.
Graduates of the programme are awarded the internationally-recognized Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) qualification. This leads not only to professional entry, but also qualifies its holder for a post-graduate degree such as the Master’s degree programme International Security Management.
Degree structure
The degree programme is taught over seven semesters and involves a six- month internship with one of over 200 partner companies. Working within the scope of the internship, students gain an insight into commercial or local government security. The degree programme is divided into 21 compulsory modules and six electives. The degree programme focuses on the areas of Law, Business Administration, Human Resources Management and Risk Management. This is supplemented by courses in the Social Sciences, IT and English for Security Management.
The Security Management Bachelor’s degree programme is characterized by its interdisciplinary approach and practical focus.
The individual modules have the following focus:
- Academic Working Practices
- Security and Risk in a Political and Social Context – the State
- The Legal Principles
- Communication in an Academic and Professional Context
- The Economic Principles of Security Management
- Security and Risk in a Political and Social Context – the Private Sphere
- Legal Powers
- Psychology for Security Management
- Sales and Financial market-oriented Action in Security Companies
- Risk and Crisis Management, Security Technology
- Civil Law
- Human Resources Management
- The Strategic and Organizational Aspects of Security Management
- English in a Professional Environment
- Controlling Criminality - the Role of Security Management
- Labour Law
- The Core Elements of Accounting in Security Management
- Safety in a Company Context
- Internship
- The Technical, Legal and Organizational Principles of Information Protection and Information Security
- (Elective): Specialism in selected areas of Law I (e. g. »Security Law«)
- (Elective): Project management in selected specialism I (e. g. »Security Management in Media Companies«)
- (Elective): Special subject I (e. g. »Risk and Crisis Communication«, »Aviation Security«)
- (Elective): Specialism in selected areas of Law II (e. g. »Municipal Law«)
- (Elective): Project management in selected specialism II (e. g. »The Organization of a Compliance Management System«)
- (Elective): Special subject II (e. g. »Green Crimes«, »Terrorism Past and Present«)
- Individual Academic Working Practices
- Bachelor Exam (Thesis and Defense)
- University entrance qualification or an entrance qualification for a University of Applied Sciences
- German language university entrance exam for foreign students.
- Proof of very good English language skills at Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2 level.
Applicants without a German qualification need to apply via uni-assist e.V.
- Winter semester until 31 Juli
Programmakkreditiert durch den Akkreditierungsrat
Fees and grants
- Tuition fees
None
- Semesterfee
ca. € 300 per semester (incl. local transport semester ticket)
Guidance for prospective students
Admission and enrolment
Office for Applications, Admissions and Enrolment
+49 30 30877-1800
bbzi@hwr-berlin.de
Office hours:
Mon 14.00–16.00
Wed 10.00–12.00
Thu 14.00–16.00
Academic Director
Department of Police and Security Management
Prof. Dr. Vincenz Leuschner
Professorship of criminology and sociology
+49-30-30877-2844
Vincenz.Leuschner@hwr-berlin.de