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Course Overview
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Course Content
Information Systems Applications in Business
Provides an introduction to information systems by presenting the most relevant concepts used to manage the integration of IS into business and society. Students develop both a theoretical and practical understanding of business information systems and learn how business organisations use IS to process data into information for critical decision-making.
Database Management Systems
Introduces students to the fundamentals of relational databases, covering data modelling, entity relationship diagrams, SQL, procedural language (PL), data analysis, database systems security, distributed database management systems, and data mining.
Software Development
Students learn the fundamentals of software development, investigating client application software problems, evaluating approaches, and designing solutions using programming languages such as Python. Covers the lifecycle of a software development project including writing specifications, testing and design.
Systems Analysis Design
Covers principles of analysis and design for information systems, including data requirements gathering and analysis, data modelling at conceptual, logical, and physical levels, functional dependencies, domain normalisation, and user-centered design approach.
Information Systems Security
Provides a comprehensive study in information systems security and an overview of professional, legal, and ethical issues. Students identify security threats, gauge risks of various threats, and develop risk management plans to mitigate security threats and attacks on contemporary information systems.
Business Process Management
Facilitates students in examining and improving business operations using business process modelling software tools to make informed recommendations aimed at solving complex business problems. Pre-requisite: MBIS4004 (Co-requisite).
Professional Practice in Information Systems
Educates students about the ethical, legal and social issues that they are likely to meet as future information systems professionals.
Common Questions
To graduate with the Master of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security), you need to successfully complete 15 units of study totalling 160 credit points, which includes a Capstone Project worth 20 credit points. The course consists of 13 compulsory units and 2 elective units.
Yes, there are two nested exit awards available. Students may exit with a Graduate Certificate of Business Information Systems after successfully completing 4 units, or with a Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security) after successfully completing 8 units.
The 2026 course tuition fee over 2 years is $46,240 AUD, with a fee per annum of $23,120 AUD and a fee per unit of $2,890 AUD. All fees are listed 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.
The course is offered as a face-to-face course at either the Sydney or Melbourne campus. Units are generally delivered in a 4-week block model comprising 2 sessions of 4 hours each per week. Some special units are delivered in an intensive form with 2 sessions of 6 hours each per week for 3 weeks and a 4th week for assessment submission. In addition to class time, students need to set aside approximately 7-9 hours per week for independent study, including assignments, readings, projects, and workshop preparation.
The Master of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security) is aligned with the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CYBOK) and covers eight key areas, including human, organisational, regulatory, attack, and defence aspects of cyber security. The course combines business information systems principles with practical cyber security strategies, equipping students to identify, analyse, and manage cyber threats effectively.
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