Major overview
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; including the integration of AI and machine learning in data analysis 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.
- This course has been designed in collaboration with industry partners with an emphasis on effective communication and the development of solutions to complex real-world IT problems.
- Learn from information technology experts and industry advisors as they share their experience and insights from a range of perspectives.
What you’ll learn
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:
- How to design and construct business intelligence and analytics outputs
- Design and manage organisational data sources
- Experimental design and survey methods
- Systems analysis and design
Your career
When you graduate, you could find yourself working in a range of industries including health care, retail trade, education and training, information media, telecommunications and public administration and safety. Some careers could include:
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Data Analytics Consultant
- Marketing Analyst
- IT Systems Analyst
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
Start dates (Transnational)
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2026 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 2, 2026 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 3, 2026 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 1, 2027 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 2, 2027 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
| Trimester 3, 2027 | Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd | No | No | Yes |
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Major Structure
Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.
To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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How to Apply
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