Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $2,176 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
A student visa requires a full-time CRICOS-registered course, and single subjects have no CRICOS registration. If you’re studying in Australia on a student visa, you’ll need a full qualification instead.
See CRICOS-registered alternativesThis subject focuses on the entrepreneurial side of working as an independent consultant or freelancer. Students will explore the self-employment decision and the practical steps involved in establishing, operating, and growing a freelance or consulting practice, including legal obligations, finance, and taxation. The subject develops students' ability to identify business opportunities, analyse market intelligence, and assess risk, applying this knowledge to the development of a short business plan. Students will also build the strategic and operational skills needed to manage projects, design efficient workflows, and integrate AI tools into professional practice. The subject further develops students' professional brand and client communication skills, culminating in the planning and presentation of a proposal in response to a client brief. Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport .
Consulting and Freelancing is a standalone subject at Murdoch University in WA. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with Murdoch University before enrolling.
Murdoch University is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 15 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with Murdoch University before enrolling.
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