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 Data Analytics
Data is everywhere. It drives businesses, the economy and everyday life. In a growing market, having the knowledge and skills to analyse and understand data will make you a valuable member of any team in a range of industries.

A Bachelor of Data Analytics not only prepares you for the real-world, but you’ll be equipped with the technical and analytical skills needed to succeed in the workforce.

In this course, you’ll explore core technical, analytical, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills needed in a variety of organisational, scientific and business contexts.

Along with the opportunity to undertake industry internships or projects, which provide highly regarded industry experience, you will also specialise in an area of focus that interests you, including data science or business intelligence.

Major: Business Intelligence
Combining business analytics, data mining, data visualisations and the latest software, this course will equip you with the skills needed to make better data-driven decisions, to influence change within an organisation.

You will gain a solid understanding of global business concepts and learn through industry-relevant tools including Tableau, Power BI and Java; which are used to make strategic decisions and to support organisational success.

When you graduate, you’ll be able to apply the skills you’ve learned in a global context, influencing statistics and operations research, systems design and implementation as well as the implementation of business intelligence and analytics in organisations.

3 reasons to study Business Intelligence at Murdoch

• Gain experience using industry software like Tableau and Power BI, while also getting real-world experience in our IT Innovation Hub, which includes a networking and gaming facility, a mixed and augmented reality studio, cyber security and networking labs.
• Study a course that focuses on international concepts, giving you a competitive edge, at the number one rated public university in WA for median graduate salary for engineering and technology
• Take the opportunity to complete an internship prior to graduation to learn new skills on-the-job.

What you’ll learn
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:

• Business intelligence and analytics
• Organisational data sources
• Applied statistics
• Experimental design and survey methods
• Systems analysis and design