Management of Security and Resilience for Disaster and Civil Protection, B.Sc. (Part-time)
Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Idstein, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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International applicants study Management of Security and Resilience for Disaster and Civil Protection as a part-time Bachelor’s degree focused on prevention, crisis management, and building resilience in both social and organizational contexts.
The program combines strategic planning and coordination of crisis situations with practical, technology-supported approaches, enabling you to assess complex hazard scenarios and apply solutions-oriented decision-making.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Einführung in das Studium
- Grundlagen des Wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens
- Grundlagen des Risiko- und Sicherheitsmanagements
- Grundlagen der Resilienz
- Einführung in den Katastrophen-, Bevölkerungs- und Zivilschutz inkl. ZMZ
- Strategische Datenanalyse & Modellierung
- Decision-making im Kontext des Zivilschutzes
- Changemanagement
- Resilienzförderung in Organisationen & Gesellschaft
- Lagebildfähigkeit Innere Sicherheit
- Lagebildfähigkeit Äußere Sicherheit
- Gefahrenabwehr aus polizeilicher & nicht-polizeilicher Sicht
- OSINT I & Data Science
- IT-Sicherheit & KRITIS
- Spionage-, Ermittlungs- & Drohnentechnik
- International Affairs Peace, Conflict & Resilience
- Abschlussprüfung: Abschlussarbeit + Kolloquium
Curriculum
This part-time B.Sc. programme is structured as a CP-based study plan with modules listed per semester and a final thesis; total credits are shown in the official Studienverlaufsplan table.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Modules in Semester 1 | Einführung in das Studium | 5 | 25 |
| Grundlagen des Wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens | 5 | |||
| Grundlagen des Risiko- & Sicherheitsmanagements | 5 | |||
| Grundlagen der Resilienz | 5 | |||
| Einführung in den Katastrophen-, Bevölkerungs- & Zivilschutz inkl. ZMZ | 5 | |||
| Semester 2 | Modules in Semester 2 | Freiheit, Staat & Recht national | 5 | 25 |
| Sozioscope | 5 | |||
| Kooperation, Resilienz & Führung in Krisensituationen | 5 | |||
| Strategische Datenanalyse & Modellierung | 5 | |||
| Decision-making im Kontext des Zivilschutzes | 5 | |||
| Semester 3 | Modules in Semester 3 | Wissenschaftliche Methodik | 5 | 25 |
| Changemanagement | 5 | |||
| Resilienzförderung in Organisationen & Gesellschaft | 5 | |||
| Freiheit, Staat & Recht international (NATO) | 5 | |||
| Lagebildfähigkeit Innere Sicherheit | 5 | |||
| Semester 4 | Modules in Semester 4 | Lagebildfähigkeit Äußere Sicherheit | 5 | 30 |
| Operatives Finanzmanagement in Organisationen | 5 | |||
| Gefahrenabwehr aus polizeilicher & nicht-polizeilicher Sicht | 5 | |||
| OSINT I & Data Science | 5 | |||
| Fachhelfer im Stabsdienst | 5 | |||
| Führung & Kommunikationsmittel im Lagezentrum | 5 | |||
| Semester 5 | Modules in Semester 5 | Sicherheits- & Risikomanagement bei Großveranstaltungen | 5 | 25 |
| Storytelling & Influencing Skills | 5 | |||
| Pädagogik, Methode & Didaktik | 5 | |||
| OSINT II & Public Relations | 5 | |||
| Praxisprojekt Öffentlichkeit | 5 | |||
| Semester 6 | Modules in Semester 6 | Besondere Rechtsaspekte im Katastrophen- & Zivilschutz | 5 | 25 |
| IT-Sicherheit & KRITIS | 5 | |||
| Spionage- & Ermittlungs- & Drohnentechnik | 5 | |||
| Informationsmanagement & Konstellationsanalyse | 5 | |||
| Forschungskolloquium | 5 | |||
| Semester 7 | Modules in Semester 7 | Drohnenpilot | 5 | 25 |
| International Affairs Peace, Conflict & Resilience | 5 | |||
| Abschlussprüfung | 15 | |||
| Total | Total programme credits across all semesters including the final thesis/closing examination | 180 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain practical competence in risk, security and disaster management, so you can take responsibility in planning, coordination, and steering for civil protection and security management roles.
- You build specialist skills for KRITIS risk analysis and safety management, supporting emergency planning for critical infrastructure such as energy, water, transport, and communication systems.
- You develop capabilities for crisis coordination and resilience promotion in organizations, public administration, and security-related agencies.
- You strengthen your applied decision-making and situational awareness using strategic data analysis, modelling, and the ability to create a management picture for incident response and civil protection contexts.
- You prepare for technology-focused tasks in information security, IT security, OSINT and data science, which are increasingly relevant across security operations and incident management settings.
Employability rate
Graduates of this field in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting steady demand for qualified professionals in civil protection, security management, and critical infrastructure risk roles.
Together, these figures indicate a generally stable outlook, especially for applicants who already have relevant work experience and pursue roles aligned with disaster and civil protection needs.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| University entrance qualification for Bachelor studies (foreign school leaving certificate or equivalent) | For admission to a bachelor’s program, you must have a university entrance qualification (German Hochschulzugangsberechtigung). If your secondary school-leaving certificate qualifies you to enter a bachelor program in your home country but does not meet German requirements, you may be eligible to take the Hochschule Fresenius entrance examination (free of charge). |
| Admission without Abitur using vocational/professional qualification (where applicable) | Applicants who do not have a traditional Abitur may still qualify via recognized vocational qualifications pathways described on Fresenius’ admission page, including options that may require further assessment such as a university entrance assessment test. |
Language requirements
If this bachelor program is offered with German as the main teaching language, international applicants must provide proof of German language proficiency at the level required by the study program. For English-language study programs, Fresenius states that you need English language proficiency equivalent to Level B2 (for example IELTS or TOEFL).
Exam / assessment
| Component | Required? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Hochschule Fresenius entrance examination (for certain international applicants with a non-qualifying foreign school-leaving certificate) | conditional | International applicants with a secondary school-leaving diploma that qualifies them for a bachelor program in their home country but does not meet German higher education entrance qualification requirements can take the Hochschule Fresenius entrance examination. The test is described as a 120-minute written online test and a 30-minute oral test, and passing provides access to undergraduate study programs. The admission page also states that some other test results (TestAS, SAT, ACT, ITB, Gaokao) can lead to exemption from the entrance examination if the score is satisfactory. |
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | The official program page provides funding information but does not publish a tuition amount in the accessible page content; fee figures must be taken from the university key facts/offer documents or confirmed by admissions. |
Proof of financial resources
For your student visa/residence permit in Germany, you must prove that you can finance your living costs. Commonly accepted evidence includes a blocked account (Sperrkonto) in the required minimum amount and/or other officially accepted proof of secured funding.
- Blocked account (Sperrkonto) in Germany as proof of secure financing for visa purposes
- Other officially accepted proof of secured financing (for example scholarship or financial commitment), if permitted for your visa application
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Check whether your foreign school leaving qualification grants access to bachelor studies in Germany
Review the Fresenius admission requirements for bachelor studies and compare your secondary school-leaving certificate to German university entrance qualification requirements. If your certificate does not directly meet German requirements, check the option described for the Hochschule Fresenius entrance examination. Confirm which pathway applies to you before you start gathering documents.
Prepare proof of eligibility and language (as required by the program teaching language)
Prepare your academic documents (for example your school-leaving certificate) for the admissions eligibility check. If the program is offered with English as an English-language study program, Fresenius states you need English proficiency equivalent to Level B2 (for example IELTS or TOEFL). If the program’s main teaching language is German for your intake, prepare the German language proof required by the program.
Complete the application through the university’s official process
Submit your application during the published application window using the official application process for your chosen intake. Upload the documents needed for your eligibility review and ensure the required application fee, if any, is completed by the deadline. Keep copies of your submitted documents and confirmations for your records.