Sicherheitsmanagement (B.A.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Sicherheitsmanagement (B.A.) trains you to plan, implement, and evaluate security concepts at management level by combining security topics with business and legal foundations. The program addresses risks from areas such as security, crisis and conflict situations, and organisational security needs.
You can study 100% online in part-time mode with flexible learning and examinations that can be taken at a nearby DIPLOMA examination centre if you prefer. The program includes specialisation choices in Business Security or Security Communication and Advisory, and it awards the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Sicherheit und Risiko – politischer und gesellschaftlicher Kontext
- Rechtliche Grundlagen der Sicherheitswirtschaft
- Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten
- Grundlagen der Betriebswirtschaftslehre
- Informationssicherheitsmanagement
- Sicherheit im Kontext der Wirtschaft
- Personal und Organisation
- Finanzierung und Kostenrechnung
- Angewandtes Sicherheitsmanagement
- Unternehmensmanagement
- Weiterführende Aspekte der Technischen Sicherheit
- Praxisphase
- Kriminalität und Gesellschaft
- Business Security oder Sicherheitskommunikation und -beratung
- Verkehrs- und Transportsicherheit
- Interkulturelle Kommunikation
- Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium
- Sicherheitseinsätze
Curriculum
The 180 ECTS curriculum is completed over seven part-time semesters. It combines interdisciplinary security, law, business, technology and communication modules with one 16 ECTS elective specialisation, an 18 ECTS practical phase, and the Bachelor Thesis and Colloquium.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory modules | Sicherheit und Risiko – politischer und gesellschaftlicher Kontext | 8 | 19 |
| Rechtliche Grundlagen der Sicherheitswirtschaft | 11 | |||
| Semesters 1–2 | Compulsory academic methods module | Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | 8 | 8 |
| Semester 2 | Compulsory business and information security modules | Grundlagen der Betriebswirtschaftslehre | 6 | 18 |
| Informationssicherheitsmanagement | 12 | |||
| Semesters 2–3 | Compulsory security economics module | Sicherheit im Kontext der Wirtschaft | 7 | 7 |
| Semester 3 | Compulsory organisation and finance modules | Personal und Organisation | 8 | 16 |
| Finanzierung und Kostenrechnung | 8 | |||
| Semesters 3–4 | Compulsory applied security management module | Angewandtes Sicherheitsmanagement | 11 | 11 |
| Semester 4 | Compulsory management module | Unternehmensmanagement | 12 | 12 |
| Semesters 4–5 | Compulsory technical security and practical modules | Weiterführende Aspekte der Technischen Sicherheit | 7 | 25 |
| Praxisphase | 18 | |||
| Semester 5 | Compulsory criminology module | Kriminalität und Gesellschaft | 9 | 9 |
| Semesters 5–6 | Wahlpflichtmodule – choose one of two specialisations | Business Security oder Sicherheitskommunikation und -beratung | 16 | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Compulsory transport security and communication modules | Verkehrs- und Transportsicherheit | 8 | 15 |
| Interkulturelle Kommunikation | 7 | |||
| Semesters 6–7 | Bachelor completion module | Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | 12 | 12 |
| Semester 7 | Compulsory operational security module | Sicherheitseinsätze | 12 | 12 |
| Total | Compulsory security, legal, business, technical and communication modules, one elective specialisation, practical phase, and Bachelor Thesis and Colloquium | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You learn to analyze security risks and design security strategies and concepts, helping you qualify for security analyst and security management roles in organizations.
- You build management skills for safety and crisis contexts, supporting career paths in corporate security, security consulting, and risk management functions in Germany.
- You gain a structured understanding of legal frameworks, enabling you to work in compliance-oriented security roles and advisory work tied to regulations and liability concerns.
- Through your applied safety management and project-based study elements, you graduate with job-ready capabilities for planning and evaluating security measures.
- Your chosen specialisation (Business Security or Security Communication and Advisory) prepares you for different employer needs, including IT and information security or security communication and training concepts.
Employability rate
Graduates of security management programs in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting steady demand for qualified security and risk-management professionals across organisations.
Together, these figures point to a stable career outlook with reliable opportunities in security operations, corporate security functions, and security-related advisory roles.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher education entrance qualification (international applicants) | International applicants need a Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (university entrance qualification), such as a general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or a subject-appropriate university entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife), or a recognized vocational qualification pathway. |
| Vocational qualification pathway (international applicants) | International applicants can also be admitted with a recognized vocational qualification route if the qualification is considered equivalent for Hochschulzugangsberechtigung purposes. The program page lists options such as a completed master craftsman examination (Meisterprüfung), or a minimum 3-year recognized vocational education plus an overall/finish grade of 2.5 or better, among other listed pathways. |
| Equivalency proof for foreign qualifications | For applicants with foreign qualifications, equivalency must be proven for admission. The program page states that foreign degrees can be recognized if their equivalence is demonstrated. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Security and risk management / security administration background | Conditional | Admission is based on university entrance qualification and the equivalence check for foreign qualifications; exact module exemptions are decided through the programme’s admission and recognition process. |
Language requirements
The Sicherheitsmanagement (B.A.) programme is taught in German. International applicants, including students from Bangladesh, must provide qualified proof of German language proficiency. DIPLOMA Hochschule identifies TestDaF, the German Language Examination for University Admission (DSH), and recognised Goethe-Institut German examinations as relevant forms of proof. The university does not publish a programme-specific minimum score or language level on its official pages, so applicants should obtain individual confirmation from DIPLOMA Hochschule before applying.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 217 / per year | Monthly tuition depends on the chosen payment model. Examples shown on the programme page: 257 EUR/month (42 monthly instalments), 217 EUR/month (54 monthly instalments), or 177 EUR/month (72 monthly instalments). |
| Examination fee | EUR 695 / one time | The programme page states a one-time examination fee of 695 EUR. |
Proof of financial resources
- A fixed tuition fee is published for this program as monthly study fees plus a one-time examination fee; you will need to show proof of funds for living costs as required for your German student visa (financial proof requirements vary by visa case and are confirmed with official German immigration guidance).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | EPOS supports students from developing countries who study selected development-related postgraduate courses in Germany, linked to practical experience. |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your eligibility and documents
Check that you meet the program’s Hochschulzugangsberechtigung requirements for international applicants, including how your foreign qualifications can be assessed for equivalency. Collect your academic certificates and supporting documents needed to prove your eligibility. If you do not fully meet the requirements yet, check whether an alternative participation option is offered (the program page mentions guest study options related to the university entrance qualification examination).
Submit your online application
Submit your application online using the DIPLOMA Hochschule application process linked on the program page. Complete the required forms and upload the supporting documents requested by the application flow. Make sure your application includes the documents necessary for equivalency assessment if you apply with foreign qualifications.
Review and admission decision (individual assessment)
Admission is done after an individual review of your eligibility. The program page states that foreign qualifications require proof of equivalence for admission. Monitor your application status and be ready to provide any additional information if the study service requests it.
Confirm study start and plan your study timeline
The program offers study start in April and October; you can also start at other times after individual review. Plan your first semester workload for the 180 ECTS / 7-semester part-time structure. Use the program’s online study format and arrange any required in-person examination options based on DIPLOMA’s guidance.