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Duration: 3 years
Location: Geneva Campus

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, Cloud, Systems & Networks

The Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, cloud, systems and networks offers a comprehensive higher education program combining theory and practice. Recognized at European level, it trains specialists capable of securing systems, deploying cloud solutions, administering IT environments and designing high-performance networks. These courses prepare students to meet today's technological challenges, and pave the way for both the job market and advanced studies (Masters).

Official recognition at federal level

Double graduation swiss and international

Practical and certifying computer training

Admission requirements :

    • General baccalaureate, vocational baccalaureate or technological baccalaureate
    • Swiss high school diploma
    • Equivalent diploma

Procedure :

Training lasts three years. The first two years are mainly theoretical, with full-time courses. Occasional internships are available with partner companies of the Geneva Institute of Technology. During your third year, you are invited to choose your specialization between Cybersecurity, Cloud, Systems & Networks and Data & Application Design, as well as to complete an internship (alternance) with a company.

Here is a non-exhaustive list of the professions that will be open to you on graduation:

  • IS and database administrator
  • Cybersecurity Specialist
  • IT Infrastructure Administrator
  • Desktop Virtualization Consultant
  • DevOps Consultant
  • System and network administrator
  • System and network consultant
  • IT Manager
  • Access to a Master's program at the Geneva Institute of Technology.

Various financing options are available to students:

  • Scholarships from the Service des Bourses et Prêts d'Études (SBPE).
  • Scholarships from various Swiss associations.
  • Chèque Annuel de Formation (CAF) for assistance ranging from CHF 750 to CHF 2,250.
  • Student loans at preferential rates through Banque du Léman.

Admission requirements :

    • General baccalaureate, vocational baccalaureate or technological baccalaureate
    • Swiss high school diploma
    • Equivalent diploma

Procedure :

Training lasts three years. The first two years are mainly theoretical, with full-time courses. Occasional internships are available with partner companies of the Geneva Institute of Technology. During your third year, you are invited to choose your specialization between Cybersecurity, Cloud, Systems & Networks and Data & Application Design, as well as to complete an internship (alternance) with a company.

Here is a non-exhaustive list of the professions that will be open to you on graduation:

  • IS and database administrator
  • Cybersecurity Specialist
  • IT Infrastructure Administrator
  • Desktop Virtualization Consultant
  • DevOps Consultant
  • System and network administrator
  • System and network consultant
  • IT Manager
  • Access to a Master's program at the Geneva Institute of Technology.

Various financing options are available to students:

  • Scholarships from the Service des Bourses et Prêts d'Études (SBPE).
  • Scholarships from various Swiss associations.
  • Chèque Annuel de Formation (CAF) for assistance ranging from CHF 750 to CHF 2,250.
  • Student loans at preferential rates through Banque du Léman.

Admission requirements :

    • General baccalaureate, vocational baccalaureate or technological baccalaureate
    • Swiss high school diploma
    • Equivalent diploma

Procedure :

Training lasts three years. The first two years are mainly theoretical, with full-time courses. Occasional internships are available with partner companies of the Geneva Institute of Technology. During your third year, you are invited to choose your specialization between Cybersecurity, Cloud, Systems & Networks and Data & Application Design, as well as to complete an internship (alternance) with a company.

Here is a non-exhaustive list of the professions that will be open to you on graduation:

  • IS and database administrator
  • Cybersecurity Specialist
  • IT Infrastructure Administrator
  • Desktop Virtualization Consultant
  • DevOps Consultant
  • System and network administrator
  • System and network consultant
  • IT Manager
  • Access to a Master's program at the Geneva Institute of Technology.

Various financing options are available to students:

  • Scholarships from the Service des Bourses et Prêts d'Études (SBPE).
  • Scholarships from various Swiss associations.
  • Chèque Annuel de Formation (CAF) for assistance ranging from CHF 750 to CHF 2,250.
  • Student loans at preferential rates through Banque du Léman.

The Bachelor of Science program in Cybersecurity, Cloud, Systems & Networks includes a variety of modules covering technical, strategic and managerial aspects:

This course is ideal for technicians and engineers wishing to move into positions of responsibility or specialize in cutting-edge fields.

Program training

The Bachelor of Science program in Cybersecurity, Cloud, Systems & Networks includes a variety of modules covering technical, strategic and managerial aspects:


List of modules covered in 1st year

Cybersecurity, systems & networks :

IT Essentials

Windows Client OS administration

Windows Server OS administration - English course

Cisco CCNA Introduction to Networks (CCNA module 1)

Cyber Security Fundamentals

Development, coding, gaming, IoT & data

SQL Language Fundamentals

IoT Fundamentals

Web Programming (HTML, CSS) Fundamentals

Algorithmics Fundamentals

Python Fundamentals

C Language Fundamentals

Rich Media Content Development - English Course

Soft skills, SEO, hackathons & internships :

Hackathon

School integration day

Personal development - Oral and written expression - Public speaking

Microsoft Office - Word

Microsoft Office - Excel

Microsoft Office - PowerPoint

Business English

Professional feedback

Hiring strategy

Internship - Professional Experience


List of modules covered in 2nd year

Cybersecurity, systems & networks :

Linux OS administration - Advanced

Windows server OS administration - Advanced

Cisco CCNA Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (CCNA module 2)

Cyber Security

Cisco CCNA Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation (CCNA module 3)

Cloud & Server administration (Active Directory, Azure)

Development, coding, gaming, data & IoT :

Data Modeling Fundamentals

Algorithmics and data structures - Advanced

BI Dataviz

SQL Language Advanced - English Courses

Python

IoT - Advanced

Rich Media Content Development - English Course

Object Oriented Programming Advanced

JavaScript Advanced (React.js, Node.js) - English Course

NoCode Advanced

Web Programming - PHP Frameworks - Advanced - English Course

Programming of video games - Advanced

Soft skills, Hackathons & Internships :

School integration day

Business English

SEO & Webmarketing

Professional feedback

Hiring strategy

Personal development - Oral and written expression - Advanced

Hackathon

Projects Management - Advanced

Internship - Professional Experience


List of modules covered in 3rd year

Cybersecurity, systems & networks :

Virtualization solutions

Microsoft Azure networking solutions

VM Containers/Messaging

Cloud security

Pentesting with Kali Linux

Wireless and Mobility

Hybrid Windows Server Admin

Telephony over IP solutions - English Course

Web Attacks and Exploitation

Security Operations and Defensive Analysis

Microsoft 365 Security Administration

Development, coding, gaming, data & IoT :

DataOps

DevOps

Soft skills, Hackathons & Internships :

School integration day

GDPR & Data privacy

Business English

Hiring strategy

Personal development - Oral and written expression - Advanced

Professional feedback

Business English

Internship - Professional Experience - Defense

Hackathon

Admission and prerequisites

Admission requirements :

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, Cloud, Systems & Networks must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

The admission process involves several stages:

  1. Initial contact, exchange of information
  2. Admission interview
  3. Finalize registration

Target audience

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, Cloud, Systems & Networks is aimed at young graduates and mature students, as well as adults wishing to retrain or perfect their IT skills.

Opportunities for career

With this diploma, you open the doors to strategic positions in a variety of sectors

Cybersecurity Specialist
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IS & database administrator
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Systems & network administrator
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IT Infrastructure Administrator
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Why choose Geneva Institute of Technology ?

Official recognition

Diploma validated by the Swiss Confederation.

Strong partnerships

Access to a network of prestigious companies.

Flexibility

Training adapted to your professional constraints.

Personalized support

Follow-up throughout your career.

Rates & financing

Tuition fees for the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, Cloud, Systems & Networks program are CHF 9,900 per academic year.

Several payment options are available: 

  • One-off payment.
  • Quarterly payment.
  • Monthly payment .

Financial assistance available :

  • Scholarships from the Service des Bourses et Prêts d'Études (SBPE).
  • Scholarships from various Swiss associations.
  • Chèque Annuel de Formation (CAF) for assistance ranging from CHF 750 to CHF 2,250.
  • Student loans at preferential rates through Banque du Léman.

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FAQ: Frequently asked Questions about our training courses

The CFC Informaticien.ne Exploitation & Infrastructure and Brevet Fédéral d'Informaticien.ne courses are given in French.

The Bachelors and Masters of Science in Computer Science are taught by in French, with a few international modules taught in English.

The Bachelor's and Master's of Science in Business Administration programs are taught by in English.

Yes, at the Geneva Institute of Technology you have several work-study options:

As part of the CFC IT Operations & Infrastructure training program, you can do a work-study program in one of the following areas up to a maximum of 80% from your third year of training.

On Bachelor Of Science courses in Computer Science, you can also combine your studies with a professional activity. up to a maximum of 80% from your third year of training.

The Master of Science in Computer Science degree can be combined with a professional activity. up to a maximum of 80% from the first year onwards.

The training for the Brevet Fédéral d'Informaticien.ne is carried out in parallel with a professional activity, with no limit on the number of hours worked, as courses are held exclusively in the evenings.

Yes, all diplomas awarded by the Geneva Institute of Technology are officially recognized: 

The CFC d'Informaticien.ne and the Brevet Fédéral d'Informaticien.ne are officially recognized and approved by the Swiss Confederation.

The Bachelors of Science in Computer Science and Business Administration are RNCP level 6 (Bac +3) and award 180 ECTS credits.

Masters of Science in Computer Science are RNCP level 7 (Bac +5) and award 120 ECTS credits.

The Master of Science in Business Administration is RNCP level 7 (Bac +5) and awards 90 ECTS credits.

Many career opportunities are open to our young graduates.

Some opportunities in the IT field : 

System and network administrator

ICT Application Developer

Cybersecurity Specialist

Some opportunities in administration and entrepreneurship:

Business developer

Administrative Manager

Customer advisor

Executive Assistant

Yes, the Brevet Fédéral d'Informaticien.ne course is online, except for the final exam.

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Registration & contact

Registration is online, and our team is on hand to help you with all the formalities.

Contact our team on +41 22 757 66 86 or visit our campus at Quai du Seujet 10, 1201 Geneva.