Program Overview

Foundation Studies prepares you for a successful transition to degree-level study, providing a pathway to the first year of study of a bachelor’s degree at Murdoch University.

This course is suited to you if you:

• Need an entrance qualification for Murdoch University
• Want to accelerate your university preparation after Year 11, or equivalent
• Want to change your degree stream after Year 11, or equivalent

Course Structure
For Foundation Studies you will complete eight units over two study periods, studying a combination of core and elective units. The units you will undertake will be determined by your chosen degree. All students must complete the two English units and at least one unit from each Discipline Group.

Each unit of study builds concepts from an introductory level through to university entrance level. The units are designed to develop your learning techniques as well as bridging gaps in your unit knowledge.

• English
  • Essential Australian Studies
  • Introduction to Academic Communication
• Mathematics
  • Introductory Mathematics
  • Mathematics for Science
• Science and Technology
  • Information Technology for Academic Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
• The Arts
  • Introduction to Media
  • Media Production
• Business and Legal Studies
  • Accounting
  • Management
  • Economics

Leading to: Bachelor of Business
The Bachelor of Business is designed to support you to develop the necessary skills needed to succeed in your business career. Throughout your studies you will engage with industry experts through our work integrated learning programs and have the opportunity to connect with our strong network of local and international businesses. You will also be supported by passionate academics that care about you and your education.

With the opportunity to choose from eleven specialisations, our Business degree equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a constantly evolving business world.

Major: International Business
In Australia and across the world, organisations are looking for ways to expand and operate across international borders. This course is the only one of its kind in WA, giving you the skills and experience you need to succeed in the world of international business.

As you develop your strategic decision-making abilities, put your cross-cultural skills into practice and explore new ways of thinking, you’ll build a skillset that would be essential to practically any business operation.

You’ll explore management, marketing and finance, which will provide you with a global perspective and allow you to get results doing business across international borders.

3 reasons to study International Business at Murdoch

• Work with real international organisations on real projects as part of our elective Work Integrated Learning program.
• Learn how about logistics, international governance, negotiations operate in international business.
• Future proof your career. Gain the kind of management, negotiation and problem-solving skills that will help you in any career path you choose, in a rapidly changing world.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• International marketing
• International finance
• International business management
• Global strategic management
• Comparative corporate governance
• International logistics