Database Fundamentals
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 $2,919 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
About this subject
In this subject, you will develop basic skills in data modelling using relational data models and normalisation to ensure data integrity. The subject introduces relational data models, normalisation techniques, and data integrity principles, while providing hands-on experience in designing databases and using Structured Query Language (SQL) to retrieve, analyse, and manage data. You will explore how organisations transform raw data into meaningful insights through data analytics, reporting, and visualisation techniques that support evidence-based decision-making. Recognising the growing importance of data as a strategic organisational asset, the subject also examines modern data management practices including data warehousing, data lakes, data integration, and data governance. Contemporary topics such as data quality, privacy, security, ethical data use, regulatory compliance, and the role of data in business intelligence and artificial intelligence (AI) applications will be explored. By the end of the subject, you will be equipped with foundational skills to support data-driven organisations and contribute to digital transformation initiatives across a range of industries.
Database Fundamentals is a standalone subject at University of Tasmania in TAS. 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 University of Tasmania before enrolling.
University of Tasmania is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 12 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 University of Tasmania before enrolling.
Listing facts
- Type
- Single subject
- National code
- TAS-KIT119
- Field of education
- Management and commerce
- Provider
- University of Tasmania
- Credit points
- 25
- Study mode
- Online
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Qualifications listed
- 0
- FEE-HELP
- Eligible