Master of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security)
Master of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security)
The Master of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security) is designed for professionals who wish to gain advanced technical skills and expertise in areas of cyber security. All organizations, regardless of size, increasingly use cyberspace to communicate with the world. Having reliable and secure systems and networks is a vital responsibility…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security) is designed for professionals who wish to gain advanced technical skills and expertise in areas of cyber security. All organizations, regardless of size, increasingly use cyberspace to communicate with the world. Having reliable and secure systems and networks is a vital responsibility for every organisation. By incorporating the principles and knowledge of business information systems, the course provides students with the tools and techniques required to analyse, detect and securely confront challenges in the ever-evolving cyberspace. The course has been aligned with the comprehensive body of knowledge of Cyber Security (CYBOK) involving its eight areas concerning aspects of the human, organisational and regulatory aspects as well as the attack and defense technology aspects.
Assessment
Your studies at AIH will encompass practical, professionally focused, and project-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include (the list is not exhaustive):
- Individual and team-based projects
- Case studies
- Essays, assignments, and reports
- Final assessments, presentations, and QA sessions
- Practical assessments
- Discussion forums
- Participation in class, including formative assessment activities.
Learning Outcomes
- Integrate advanced concepts and practices of cyber security within the business information systems field.
- Contrast cyber security issues within complex business scenarios, and design and propose solutions to demonstrate mastery of professional practice.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of complex cyber security systems and strategies within specific industry contexts.
- Assess existing cyber security threats in order to apply appropriate tools and techniques to eliminate or mitigate those threats.
- Formulate well-researched cyber security and business information systems recommendations for relevant stakeholders.
- Exhibit leadership, management and interpersonal skills required to effectively work in a diverse team on business information systems and cyber security projects.
- Resolve current ethical dilemmas and professional issues in business information systems with a focus on cyber security.
REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of a recognised Undergraduate qualification
Assumed Knowledge
Unit Code: MBIS4002 Software Development is a unit that requires the student to have assumed knowledge of coding. Students who do not have the assumed knowledge background are not prevented from enrolling but will be offered conditional admission and be required to take the BISY1003 Foundations of Programming Unit.
English language equivalence requirements*:
For international students whose secondary education was conducted in a language other than English:
IELTS overall band score: 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent (Refer to Appendix 2); or Equivalent alternative English Language test
To meet the English language requirement, the certificate used should be within the past 2 years to the commencing date of the course applied at the Institute.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australian Institute of Higher Education was first registered in 2009. It is a young institution that is already starting to be recognised as an innovative leader in the private education sector. The institute, which welcomes around 1500 students to its campus, holds several accreditations with accounting bodies in Australia and overseas. The Australian Institute of Higher Education is a partner of the Australian Computer Society and is committed to delivering quality education to provide an excellent student experience through top-notch facilities, student support services and teaching resources. In 2018, the institute was re-registered and all courses reaccredited. Student engagement and services are the institute’s priority. All of the institute’s students receive e-books for free, for each subject and also have access to support, both online and face-to-face. The institute also encourages peer-to-peer support and personal contact with academic staff.
