Degree in Computer Engineering + Specialist Course in Cybersecurity

Degree in Computer Engineering + Specialist Course in Cybersecurity
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Presentation

Originally, IT departments focused on developing and implementing solutions to enhance productivity and facilitate access to information. Technological advancements and the daily exchange of resources over the Internet have eliminated the boundaries of connectivity between people and systems. At the same time, they have necessitated the adoption of policies and best practices for the protection and proper management of the systems that support these interactions. 

As information systems have become a critical factor in business strategy and success, and as corporate networks have grown increasingly complex and interconnected, a new priority has emerged: securing both the systems and the data they store.

For this reason, network specialists and aspiring professionals must have a strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and the technical and management mechanisms required to protect digital information within a company or public institution. This is the primary objective of the Degree in Computer Engineering + Specilaist Course in Cybersecurity at the European University of the Atlantic. Students will complete 12 additional credits, enabling them to attain a high level of specialization in cybersecurity.

Learning Method: On-site

Learning Results

You can find the competencies that students of the Degree in Computer Engineering develop upon completing their studies at the following link:

Competencies of the degree

Graduate Profile

Students of the Double Degree in Computer Engineering + Specialist Course in Cybersecurity will be able to perform mid- to high-level functions in areas such as:

  • Computer Security Consultant.
  • Data Protection Delegate (DPD/DPO).
  • Security Manager (CSO).
  • Forensic, risk, vulnerability, malware and security analyst.
  • White hat hacker (ethical hacker).
  • Source code security auditor.
  • Security auditor.
  • Judicial technology expert.

Bilingual Education

El inglés, la llave de tu presente y futuro

English, the key to your present and future

Nowadays, English is one of the most essential tools for international communication and a key asset for securing a good job both in Spain and abroad. In our country, 80% of job offers already require an excellent command of English, often prioritizing this criterion over professional experience or career trajectory.

For this reason, at the European University of the Atlantic, the Degree in Computer Engineering places a strong emphasis on English language training. The curriculum includes four compulsory English courses to ensure that students achieve a high level of proficiency in the language. Additionally, the university's international profile fosters and facilitates the development of English language skills.

To ensure that language proficiency is not a barrier to accessing studies, UNEATLANTICO offers personalized instruction, particularly during the first year, helping all students reach the necessary level of English to successfully complete their degree coursework.

In this way, regardless of their initial level of English, students benefit from a comprehensive support plan that includes tutorials, specialized materials, and small working groups. This approach allows them to follow classes within a progressive Spanish-English bilingual system. By the end of their studies, students will have acquired bilingual competencies, equipping them for professional practice in their field.

Engage in your profession

UNEATLANTICO reproduce entornos laborales reales

UNEATLANTICO Replicates Real Working Environments

The Campus of the European University of the Atlantic is designed to provide students with hands-on professional experience from their first year of study. Thus, the University has modern and well-equipped facilities that replicate the work environments that students will enter upon graduation.

The faculty motivates the students to get involved in Campus life, guiding them to implement projects and ideas that enable them to develop their profession from day one. The educational model goes beyond fulfilling curricular requirements—it is designed to provide a comprehensive theoretical and practical education, ensuring that students are fully engaged in their professional environment.

In addition, the University has numerous internship agreements with companies and institutions from various sectors, enhancing students' learning experience and fostering the development of transversal competencies essential for entering the job market. The faculty is responsible for guiding and supervising students' work, ensuring they maximize their engagement with the business world.

Students also collaborate with the Computer Projects Center and the University's Business Projects Center in the design of R&D projects for different companies and institutions. These projects are developed through the Center for Industrial Research and Technology of Cantabria (CITICAN). The European University of the Atlantic helps put your dreams into practice.

Degree

Upon completion of the program, students will receive the DEGREE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING + SPECIALIST COURSE IN CYBERSECURITY, as awarded by the European University of the Atlantic.

Study Programme

First Year

SEMESTER 1
SUBJECTS CREDITS
TOTAL 30
Computer Technology and Structure 6
Programming I 6
Introduction to Software Project Management 6
Mathematics I 6
Physics 6
SEMESTER 2
SUBJECTS CREDITS
TOTAL 30
Mathematics II 6
Programming II 6
Information and Communication Technologies 6
Discrete Mathematics 6
Logic 6

Second Year

SEMESTER 1
SUBJECTS CREDITS
TOTAL 30
Computer Networks 6
Statistics 6
Databases I 6
Data Structures and Algorithms I 6
Numerical Mathematics 6
SEMESTER 2
SUBJECTS CREDITS
TOTAL 30
Programming Languages 6
Operating Systems 6
Databases II 6
Data Structures and Algorithms II 6
English II 6

Third Year

SEMESTER 1
SUBJECTS CREDITS
TOTAL 30
Software Engineering I 6
Distributed Systems and Parallel Programming 6
Ethics and IT Legislation 6
English III 6
Elective I 6
ELECTIVES AVAILABLE
Business Organization 6
Market Research 6
Theory and Practice of Visual Communication 6
Accounting I 6
Laboratory of New Trends in Technologies I 6
SEMESTER 2
SUBJECTS CREDITS
TOTAL 30
Software Engineering II 6
Information Systems Management 6
Computer Security and Cryptography 6
English IV 6
Elective II 6
ELECTIVES AVAILABLE
Human Resources 6
Strategic and Operational Marketing 6
Information and Communication Society 6
Accounting II 6
Laboratory of New Trends in Technologies II 6

Fourth Year

SEMESTER 1
SUBJECTS CREDITS
TOTAL 36
Practicum 6
Web Programming I 6
Artificial Intelligence 6
Projects 6
Cyberintelligence 6
Elective III 6
ELECTIVES AVAILABLE
Automation and Control 6
Digital Marketing and Interactive Media 6
Digital Animation 6
Financial Mathematics 6
Software Project Management Workshop I 6
SEMESTER 2
SUBJECTS CREDITS
TOTAL 36
Final Degree Project 12
Web Programming II 6
Business Economics and Entrepreneurship 6
Software Development and Security 6
Elective IV 6
ELECTIVES AVAILABLE
Production and Logistics Management 6
Corporate and Institutional Communication 6
Creation of Multimedia Products 6
Financial Statement Analysis 6
Software Project Management Workshop II 6

 

Access and Admission Requirements

Admission and Access
Pre-registration and Enrollment
Admission and Enrollment Deadlines

Admission profile

The degree is designed for individuals who have a clear vision of their professional and personal goals, demonstrate maturity, and contribute to the mutual growth of their peers. The aim is to provide candidates with an environment where they can build meaningful, long-term relationships with classmates, professors, alumni, and the institution.

In general, candidates to study at the University should have the following qualities:

  • Leadership: The University seeks candidates who demonstrate the ability to work in teams, self-confidence, initiative, resilience under pressure, strong communication skills, and a high sense of ethics.
  • Academic Background and Professional Motivation: Candidates must have completed the necessary studies for admission to the Spanish university system within a reasonable timeframe and with satisfactory academic performance. Additionally, previous professional experience, as well as any complementary training included in the application, will be considered a positive factor.
  • Languages: Given the international and global focus of the University, proficiency in English, as specified below, is an important admission requirement evaluated during the selection process. Likewise, non-Spanish-speaking students must demonstrate the required proficiency level in Spanish to pursue their studies. Any additional language proficiency will also be considered a distinguishing factor during the admission process.

Personal characteristics:

  • Entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Global citizens.
  • Leadership capacity.

Objectives during their education:

  • A prestigious international institution.
  • Flexibility in the curriculum.
  • Innovative learning methodologies.
  • Personalized teaching: small groups, tutoring systems.
  • Practical approach oriented to the labor market: workshops, conferences, internships.
  • Exchange programs with universities around the world.
  • Comprehensive training.

In addition to the general profile of students at this University, those enrolled in the Degree in Computer Engineering should demonstrate the following specific characteristics related to the program:

Personal characteristics:

The following criteria are indicative and will always comply with non-discrimination policies regarding race, nationality, ideology, sex, or religion. The following qualities will be considered an asset:

  • Interest and curiosity about culture, both their own and that of other regions.
  • Intellectual curiosity and a strong desire to explore the role of intercultural political communication, understand the rules governing contemporary societies, and examine how international social actors interact and innovate in their decision-making processes.
  • Strong skills in oral and written expression.
  • International experience, either through travel or academic exchanges.
  • A deep understanding of ethics as the fundamental driver of human decision-making.

Academic characteristics:

The recommended academic profile aligns with the admission requirements outlined on this website. Additionally, the program seeks an interdisciplinary, inclusive, and diverse student body, recognizing the value that different backgrounds bring to the learning experience.

The preferred admission profile includes graduates from the Science and Technology track of the Baccalaureate, particularly those specializing in scientific-technological or technological options. It also includes students who have completed a Higher Level Training Cycle in Computer Systems Administration or Computer Applications Development. As a result, priority will be given to students from these academic backgrounds and non-university technical studies.

Becas

Application Form

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Collaboration Scholarships

Recipients

The European University of the Atlantic offers Scholarships-Collaborations to newly admitted students in the degree in Computer Engineering.

The aim is to provide students holding a scholarship with the opportunity to collaborate in real-life projects.

Applicant Requirements

  • Having submitted the pre-enrollment form, exceptionally, it will not be necessary to pay the reservation fee to apply for these scholarships. However, the pre-enrollment must later be formalized, and the corresponding fees must be paid.
  • Attend and successfully pass various personal interviews scheduled by the University's Scholarship Committee.
  • Have gained admissions to the European University of the Atlantic by obtaining a Higher Level Training Cycle. ; have passed the different university entrance exams for those holding a High School Diploma or meet the admission requirements set by the current regulations.

Application Procedures and Documentation

The candidate must submit the following documentation:

  • Scholarship Application Form: can be obtained in person at the Student and Scholarship Service of the European University of the Atlantic or by downloading it in the upper right margin.
  • Photocopy of valid DNI, NIE or passport.
  • Personal academic transcript of the studies that grant admission to the Degree. Average grade obtained or, failing that, the grades for each subject.
  • Pre-registration Application.
  • Curriculum vitae, including professional experience, training in the field of the degree, personal projects initiated within the computer engineering field, etc.

Submitting this documentation is separate of that which has been or will be made for the purpose of pre-enrollment or enrollment in the corresponding studies.

All documentation should be delivered or sent to:

Universidad Europea del Atlántico > Servicio de Becas
Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Cantabria
C/Isabel Torres 21, 39011 Santander.
Or to becas@uneatlantico.es

Application Deadline

The application period will begin on November 2 and will extend until October 15 of the following year.

Compatibilities

The Scholarship can be combined with other public or private scholarships or aid, excluding those from the European University of the Atlantic.

If applying to other scholarship programs outside this institution, students must verify the compatibility of this scholarship with others they may intend to apply for, as well as accept the consequences of non-compliance with the provisions of the regulatory bases for each of the programs.

The student may apply for any other type of scholarship, exemption or aid offered by the European University of the Atlantic. However, they can only receive one, provided they meet the call requirements, except for the FUNIBER - Residence scholarship, which can be combined with the Scholarship-Collaboration.

Analysis of Candidacies and Decision

The Scholarship Committee shall be responsible for determining which applicants are eligible for scholarships in accordance with the guidelines set forth in these guidelines.

Once all the required documentation has been submitted and the different interviews or tests have been passed, each application will be resolved individually. The application period will close once the number of available scholarships reaches the total available spots.

This collegial body has the ability to request additional or clarifying documentation from any applicant. The applicant has 10 business days to rectify the omission or provide the required documents; otherwise, their request will be considered withdrawn.

The rectification request will be personally notified to the applicant through one of the notification channels indicated in the application request.

The Scholarship Committee's decision shall be communicated personally to the student applicant, who shall have 10 working days to appeal the decision in writing. The university's chancellor will resolve this appeal within one month from its receipt. No appeal shall be allowed against the decision issued by the chancellor to this effect.

Scholarship liquidation

The Scholarship-Collaboration offered for the Degree in Computer Engineering grants, in the case of a favorable resolution, an annual exemption of up to 100% of tuition fees. Acceptance of this scholarship requires beneficiaries to collaborate with UNEATLANTICO in tasks related to their training process, without establishing any form of employment relationship or affecting their academic activities.

To renew the scholarship, recipients must not have received an unfavorable evaluation in the report issued by the Scholarship Committee. Factors such as satisfactory academic performance during the academic year in which the scholarship was awarded, attendance and participation in collaboration activities, and compliance with all assigned tasks will be considered in the renewal process.

All information provided in this document is guided by the Scholarship Regulations of the European University of the Atlantic. Additionally, specific details of this offer are further defined in the Regulatory Bases of this particular scholarship call.

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Professional Practicess

The Degree in Computer Engineering at our University provides students with the opportunity to complete professional internships in leading companies and institutions across various sectors.

Through collaborations with top organizations, students can apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom to real-world work environments.

These collaborations not only offer valuable professional experience but also enable students to build a network of industry contacts, enhancing their future career prospects and facilitating their transition into the job market.

The European University of the Atlantic has established agreements with various companies and institutions to ensure optimal internship opportunities for students.

Some of the companies we collaborate with as part of these internships include:

Companies