MBIS622-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026

IS Security and Risk Management

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 September 2026

Description

This course examines how organisations manage risk and eSecurity associated with their information systems. Topics include management, analysis and application of secure e-Business systems including security policy and network management.

This course examines how organisations manage risk and eSecurity associated with their information systems (IS). Topics include management, analysis and application of secure e-Business systems including design and application of IS security concepts, and preparation of risk assessment reports for management decision making.

Learning Outcomes

The outcomes of the course are:
1. Have an understanding of the role and impact of IS risk and security management in modern firms.
2. Design and apply key security concepts, components, technologies and selection criteria associated with the use of IS in the modern firm.
3. Design and apply key information system security and data management concepts.
4. Apply the concepts of cyber threat intelligence to the analysis of organizational threats.
5. Discuss key issues associated with managing IS in the modern firm, including the security and ethical problems they pose.

Restrictions

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 15:00 - 18:00 A5 Lecture Theatre
13 Jul - 16 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct

Examinations, Quizzes and Formal Tests

Test A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 15:00 - 18:00 A5 Lecture Theatre
17 Aug - 23 Aug

Timetable Note

Wednesday 3:00-6:00pm – A5 Lecture Theatre
Lectures for this course are recorded using the ECHO360 lecture recording system.

Course Coordinator

Richard Derham

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Risk Assessment 30%
Homework Exercises 10%
Group Presentation 10%
Final Exam 25%
Term Test 25%


To pass this course you must not only achieve a final grade of 50% or higher, but also achieve a weighted average grade of at least 45% across all invigilated assessments.


Students with Accessibility Challenges

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Special Considerations

UC has a process which allows students to apply for Special Consideration for poor performance in an assessment or a missed assessment due to unforeseen circumstances at the time of the assessment. Special Consideration is not an extension. If you want an extension for an assignment or essay, contact your Course Coordinator.


Guidelines for the Use of AI in Coursework

The use of AI may or may not be permitted in courses. Within a course, permission may vary by assignment. It is the responsibility of the student to inform themselves about assessment conditions and submit work
that is their own and that properly acknowledges the work of other people and tools, including generative artificial intelligence tools.
It is important to familiarise yourself with the UC Misconduct Procedure Guide for Students. Examples of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to:
Where a student uses a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool for an assessment in a manner that is not expressly permitted or fails to acknowledge the use of a generative AI tool as instructed.


Assessment in Te Reo Māori

In recognising that Te Reo Māori is an official language of New Zealand, the University provides for students who may wish to use Te Reo Māori in their assessment. If you intend to submit your work in Te Reo Māori you are required to do the following:  
Read the Assessment in Te Reo Māori Policy and ensure that you meet the conditions set out in the policy. This includes, but is not limited to, informing the Course Coordinator 1) no later than 10 working days after the commencement of the course that you wish to use Te Reo Māori and 2) at least 15 working days before each assessment due date that you wish to use Te Reo Māori.

Textbooks / Resources

Required Texts

Whitman, M and Mattord, H; Management of Cybersecurity ; 7th edition; Cengage, 2026.

Electronic copy available through UC library. Additional readings provided on LEARN.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,198.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Minimum enrolments

This course will not be offered if fewer than 10 people apply to enrol.

For further information see Department of Accounting and Information Systems on the departments and faculties page .

All MBIS622 Occurrences

  • MBIS622-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026
  • MBIS622-26X2 (O) Special non-calendar-based Two 2026 (UC Online)
  • MBIS622-26X4 (O) Special non-calendar-based Four 2026 (UC Online)