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2 years full-time
Face-to-face
Level 3 & 4, 545 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Full-time · 2 sessions of 4 hours each per week (standard units) or 2 sessions of 6 hours each per week for 3 weeks plus a 4th week for assessments (intensive units); approximately 7–9 hours per week of self-directed study per unit
February | March | May | June | August | September | October | November | 2026 Semester 1 Block 4 (Start of Classes: 1 Jun 2026)
Course Overview
Eligibility
Tuition fee
Course tuition fee over 2 years: $44,000 (2024) / $46,240 (2026). Fee per annum: $22,000 (2024) / $23,120 (2026). Fee per unit: $2,750 (2024) / $2,890 (2026). All fees 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
2 years 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
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, using case studies and industry examples to develop both theoretical and practical understanding of business information systems.
Database Management Systems
Introduces students to the fundamentals of relational databases including data modelling, entity relationship diagrams, SQL, PL, data analysis, database security, distributed database management systems, and data mining.
Software Development
Covers the fundamentals of software development including the software development lifecycle, writing specifications, testing, and design. Students learn core principles of programming using languages such as Python, and develop software specifications.
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-centred design.
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, and develop risk management plans to mitigate threats and attacks on contemporary information systems.
Business Process Management
Facilitates examining and improving business operations using conceptual frameworks and business process modelling software tools to make informed recommendations for solving complex business problems and improving organisational effectiveness. Pre-requisite: MBIS4004 (Co-requisite).
Professional Practice in Information Systems
Educates students about ethical, legal, and social issues faced as future IS professionals, including data and privacy, confidentiality, cybercrime, and internet fraud. Develops negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Strategies
Introduces cyber security and cyber risk management, covering risk management techniques based on ISO 31000 and industry best practices. Topics include information security, cyber risk assessment (identification, analysis, evaluation and treatment), risk measurement, uncertainty, high-consequence risk, and business continuity management.
Secure Programming and Hacking Countermeasures
Introduces advanced protection techniques for software applications including countermeasures to mitigate vulnerabilities. Covers the system development life cycle from analysis through testing, penetration testing tools, debug tools, and mitigation tools.
Cyber Intelligence
Provides comprehensive training in digital/computer forensics including data acquisition, evidence processing, digital forensics analysis, e-mail and social media investigations, mobile device forensics, virtual machine forensics, network forensics, and report writing. Contributes to preparation for GCFE professional certification. Pre-requisites: MBIS4002, MBIS4003, MBIS4017.
Organisational Cyber Security
Introduces creation and implementation of cybersecurity governance frameworks, standards and frameworks for achieving business goals safely, roles and responsibilities within the organisation, and communication strategies with C-level executives. Pre-requisites: MBIS4002 and MBIS4003.
Penetration Testing & Cloud Security
Introduces techniques of penetration testing and ethical hacking for on-premises and cloud networks. Covers penetration testing frameworks, pre-engagement, footprinting, identifying network weaknesses, cybersecurity impact on business, policies and procedures. Pre-requisites: MBIS4003 and MBIS4006.
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Elective. Covers advanced topics in blockchain including applications in medicine, taxation, and tourism, as well as cryptocurrency, distributed ledgers, cryptography methods, encryption types, hashing types, and digital signatures. Pre-requisite: MBIS4006.
Systems Security Professional
Elective. Introduces the profession of a security officer in a business information systems environment. Students analyse content from the eight domains of the Common Body of Knowledge (CyBOK) and prepare for the CISSP industry certification exam from ISC2.
Computer Networks and Security
Elective. Covers advanced network security concepts including networking fundamentals, cryptography, digital signatures, firewalls, IDS/IPS, wireless security, web security, email security, access control, and legal/ethical implications. Assists preparation for CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certification exams.
Knowledge Management for Information Systems
Elective. Covers Knowledge Management (KM) history, foundations, concepts, models, approaches, and techniques including knowledge mapping, collaborative environments, data analytics, and cyber security considerations. Pre-requisites: MBIS4001 and MBIS4008.
Practical Industry Projects - PIP (Part A)
Capstone project (20 credit points, Part A). In partnership with Practera, integrates classroom knowledge into a practical experience solving real-world business challenges for industry clients in groups of up to six, guided by a client mentor and lecturer. Includes certification and digital badge. Pre-requisite: completion of 110 course credit points.
Practical Industry Projects - PIP (Part B)
Capstone project (Part B). Continuation of MBIS5015a. Pre-requisite: MBIS5015a.
Common Questions
The total course tuition fee over 2 years is $44,000 (2024 fees) or $46,240 (2026 fees). The fee per annum is $22,000 (2024) or $23,120 (2026), and the fee per unit is $2,750 (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/selection of subjects in any given semester.
The Master of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security) comprises 15 units totalling 160 credit points, including a Capstone Project worth 20 credit points. There are 13 compulsory units and 2 elective units. Students may exit early with a Graduate Certificate of Business Information Systems after completing 4 units (6 months full-time, CRICOS 105294H), or with a Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security) after completing 8 units (1 year full-time, CRICOS 111499M).
Course intakes are available in February, March, May, June, August, September, October, and November. The next confirmed block start is 2026 Semester 1, Block 4, with classes commencing on 1 June 2026 (last date to enrol also 1 June 2026, census date 8 June 2026).
The course is delivered face-to-face at either the Sydney or Melbourne campus. Standard units are delivered in a 4-week block model with 2 sessions of 4 hours each per week. Some special intensive units involve 2 sessions of 6 hours each per week for 3 weeks, with the 4th week for assessment submission. In addition, students should set aside approximately 7–9 hours per week per unit for self-directed study including assignments, readings, projects, and workshop preparation.
Graduates may pursue roles including Information Security Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst, Security System Developer, Security System Manager, Computer Forensics Specialist, Cyber Intelligence Expert, and Secure Programming Expert. Completion of this qualification also meets the academic requirement for admission to Doctorate courses within Australia and overseas (subject to additional institution/course-specific requirements).
Yes. The Cyber Intelligence unit (MBIS5005) contributes to preparation for the GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) professional certification. The Systems Security Professional elective (MBIS5021) assists students in preparing for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam from ISC2, with potential recognition as an Associate of ISC2. The Computer Networks and Security elective (MBIS5022) assists preparation for CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certification exams.
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