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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 full-time); 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 (Jun 1, 2026)
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 and 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
Entry requirements
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Information Systems Applications in Business
Provides an introduction to 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 using case studies and industry examples. Builds students' awareness of the relationship between IS functionality and business process requirements.
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, distributed database management systems, and data mining.
Software Development
Covers the fundamentals of software development including investigating client application software problems, evaluating approaches, and designing solutions using a programming language such as Python. Takes students through the software development lifecycle including writing specifications, testing, and design.
Systems Analysis Design
Covers principles of analysis and design for information systems including data requirements gathering, data modelling at conceptual, logical, and physical levels, functional dependencies, domain normalisation, and user-centred design. Exit point for Graduate Certificate of Business Information Systems.
Information Systems Security
Provides a comprehensive study in information systems security including professional, legal, and ethical issues. Students learn to identify security threats to infrastructure and information, assess risks, and develop risk management plans to mitigate security threats and attacks on contemporary information systems.
Business Process Modelling
Facilitates examination and improvement of business operations using business process modelling software tools. Students develop knowledge and skills to analyse and design business processes in a variety of business contexts. Pre-requisite: MBIS4004 (Co-requisite).
Professional Practice in Information Systems
Educates students about ethical, legal, and social issues faced as future information system professionals, including data and privacy, confidentiality, cybercrime, and internet fraud. Develops negotiation and conflict resolution skills in preparation for IS professional roles.
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Strategies
Introduces the background of cyber security and cyber risk management. Covers risk management techniques based on international standards including ISO 31000, information security, cyber-risk assessment (risk identification, analysis, evaluation and treatment), risk measurement, uncertainty, high-consequence risk, and business continuity management. Exit point for Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security).
Common Questions
The total course tuition fee over 1 year is $20,400 (2024 fee) or $23,120 (2026 fee). The fee per unit is $2,550 (2024) or $2,890 (2026). All fees are in Australian dollars, are subject to change without notice, and must 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, all at AQF Level 8 (Level 4000). There is also a nested exit qualification — the Graduate Certificate of Business Information Systems — available after completing the first 3 core units (approximately 6 months full-time).
The course has multiple intake dates throughout the year: February, March, May, June, August, September, October, and November. For 2026 Semester 1 Block 4, classes start on 1 June 2026, with enrolment closing on 1 June 2026 and census date on 8 June 2026.
Full-time students attend 12 hours of classes per week on campus (4 units). In addition, students should set aside approximately 7–9 hours per week per unit for self-directed study including assignments, readings, projects, workshop preparation, and exam preparation. Assessment types include individual and team-based projects, case studies and presentations, essays, assignments and reports, exams, practical assessments, discussion forums, and class participation.
Yes. 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) at AIH. The diploma is also embedded within the Master's program as an exit qualification.
The course is offered at AIH's Sydney campus (Level 3 & 4, 545 Kent Street, NSW 2000) and Melbourne campus (Level 1, 20 Queen Street, VIC 3000). The CRICOS code for this course is 111499M. It is available to both domestic and international students.
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