Business Intelligence - Murdoch Univers

Murdoch University's Business Intelligence major equips students with sought-after skills in data analytics, visualization, and decision-making for strategic business outcomes. Through hands-on experience and industry-relevant software, graduates are prepared for a wide range of careers in healthcare, retail, and various other sectors. The program emphasizes global concepts and offers internship opportunities to foster industry connections.

Program Outline

It combines business analytics, data mining, data visualization, and the latest software to provide a comprehensive understanding of the field.

Objectives:

Develop data-driven decision-making skills.
Influence change within organizations.
Gain a solid understanding of global business concepts.
Learn industry-relevant tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Java.
Apply learned skills in a global context.
Influence statistics, operations research, systems design and implementation, and business intelligence and analytics in organizations.

Description:

The program emphasizes practical application and real-world experience. Students gain hands-on experience using industry software in the IT Innovation Hub, which includes facilities for networking, gaming, mixed and augmented reality, cyber security, and networking labs. The curriculum focuses on international concepts, providing a competitive edge in the global job market. Students also have the opportunity to complete an internship prior to graduation, gaining valuable on-the-job experience.

Careers:

Graduates of this program are well-prepared for a range of industries, including healthcare, retail trade, education and training, information media, telecommunications, public administration, and safety. Potential career paths include:

Business Intelligence Analyst
Data Analyst
Data Analytics Consultant
Marketing Analyst
IT Systems Analyst

Other:

The program is offered as a major within the Bachelor of Data Analytics.
Murdoch University is ranked as the number one rated public university in Western Australia for median graduate salary in engineering and technology (The Good Universities Guide, 2023).
The program covers topics such as business intelligence and analytics, organizational data sources, applied statistics, experimental design and survey methods, and systems analysis and design.