They are now eagerly awaiting the start of their studies at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences (Mönchengladbach location).
The NRW police are facing up to the challenges of the digital world with this course. Cybercrime is a growing field with ever new threats and challenges - from hacker attacks to complex online fraud cases. In order to meet these challenges, students will immerse themselves in the world of digital forensics over the coming years. They will not only learn about the technical intricacies, but also about forensic work in the digital space.
The students can expect digital and predominantly location-independent learning formats in an exciting environment with fellow students from administration and business. This opens up new perspectives and insights into different working environments. In small groups and under the guidance of experienced lecturers, personal support and practical learning are guaranteed.
The course offers numerous advantages: It is designed to be part-time and allows anyone interested to start regardless of their previous knowledge. With a partial secondment of 50 percent, students can work flexibly in their departments and thus successfully combine work and study with a full salary. The Cyber Campus NRW offers the ideal framework for them: state-of-the-art equipment and a curriculum that closely interlinks theory and practice. In addition to the traditional content of criminalistics, the curriculum includes topics such as network security, OSINT research and offender communication.
The students come from all directorates, meaning that they have previously worked in the riot police or criminal investigation department, for example. After graduating, they will be in greater demand than ever before and have the prospect of excellent employment opportunities, for example in the fight against cybercrime, in state security, in death investigations or in the fight against organized crime.
The 35 new students can therefore look forward to an exciting and future-oriented part-time course that will provide them with skills in digital criminology and optimally prepare them for the challenges of fighting digital crime.