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1 year full-time
Level 3 & 4, 545 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Full-time · 12 hours of classes per week (4 units) on-campus; approximately 7–9 hours per week per unit for self-directed study
February | March | May | June | August | September | October | November | 2026 Semester 1 Block 4 (May 27 Orientation, Jun 1 Start of Classes)
Course Overview
Eligibility
Tuition fee
Course tuition fee over 1 year: $20,400 (2024) / $23,120 (2026). Fee per unit: $2,550 (2024) / $2,890 (2026). All fees are in Australian dollars. Fees are subject to change without notice. Course fees are to be paid in full before enrolment/selection of subjects in any given semester.
Duration
1 year full-time
Intakes
February | March | May | June | August | September | October | November
Study mode
On-campus / Full-time
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Information Systems Applications in Business
Introduces the subject of information systems (IS) by presenting the most relevant concepts used to manage the integration of IS into business and society. Facilitates proficient ways to simplify the use of technology in complex IS business environments. Students develop both theoretical and practical understanding of business information systems and how organisations use IS to process data into information for critical decision-making.
Database Management System
Introduces students to the fundamentals of relational databases. Covers data modelling using entity relationship diagrams, structured query language (SQL), procedural language (PL), data analysis, sharing options, database systems security concepts, distributed database management systems, and data mining.
Software Development
Students learn the fundamentals of software development, investigate client application software problems, evaluate approaches, and design solutions using a programming language such as Python. Covers the lifecycle of a software development project including writing specifications, testing and design.
Systems Analysis Design
Covers the principles of analysis and design for information systems. Students learn techniques in data requirements gathering and analysis along with methods to model data needs at the conceptual, logical, and physical levels. Addresses functional dependencies and domain normalisation using a user-centred design approach.
Information Systems Security
Provides a comprehensive study in the field of information systems security and an overview of professional, legal, and ethical issues faced by information system professionals. Students learn to identify security threats, gauge risks, and develop risk management plans to mitigate various security threats and attacks on contemporary information systems.
Business Process Modelling
Facilitates students in examining and improving business operations using business process modelling software tools. Students make informed recommendations aimed at solving complex business problems and improving organisational effectiveness and efficiency. Pre-requisite: MBIS4004 (Co-requisite).
Professional Practice in Information Systems
Educates students about the ethical, legal and social issues they are likely to meet as future information system professionals, including data and privacy, confidentiality, cybercrime and internet fraud. Students develop negotiation and conflict resolution skills in preparation for their future role as IS professionals.
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Strategies
Introduces students to the background of cyber security and cyber risk management. Covers risk management techniques for cybersecurity based on international standards including ISO 31000 and industry best practices. Topics include information security, cyber-risk management, cyber risk assessment (risk identification, analysis, evaluation and treatment), risk measurement, risk scales, uncertainty, high-consequence risk, and business continuity management.
Common Questions
The total course tuition fee is $20,400 (2024 fees) or $23,120 (2026 fees) for the 1-year full-time program. The fee per unit is $2,550 (2024) or $2,890 (2026). All fees are in Australian dollars and are subject to change without notice. Course fees are to be paid in full before enrolment or selection of subjects in any given semester.
To complete the Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security), you must pass 8 units totalling 80 credit points (10 credit points per unit). This consists of 6 core units and 2 specialisation units. The course is structured at AQF Level 8 (Level 4000). There is also a nested exit qualification — the Graduate Certificate of Business Information Systems — which can be achieved after completing the first 3 core units (approximately 6 months full-time).
The course has multiple intakes throughout the year: February, March, May, June, August, September, October, and November. For 2026, Semester 1 Block 4 begins on 1 June 2026, with orientation on 27 May 2026 and a census date of 8 June 2026.
The Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security) is offered at two campuses: Sydney (Level 3 & 4, 545 Kent Street, NSW 2000) and Melbourne (Level 1, 20 Queen Street, VIC 3000). Both domestic and international students are eligible to enrol.
Completion of the Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security) provides direct entry and advanced standing into the Master of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security). The Graduate Diploma is also embedded within the Master's degree, meaning it functions as both an exit qualification and a pathway to the Master's level.
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security) are prepared for paraprofessional, executive, and management roles in the ICT sector. Potential career paths include Information Security Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst, and Security System Developer.
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