Intelligence-Based Decision Making
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 $4,320 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
Intelligence-based decision making is fundamental to guiding policy and strategy across government, business, and non-government organisations. In an increasingly complex and data-saturated world, effective decisions depend on more than just information—they rely on the ability to ask the right question, collect suitable data, analyse the evidence in robust ways, and present findings in a clear, simple, and compelling manner. This unit introduces students to the key elements of intelligence-led thinking and equips them with the fundamental research and analytical skills required for impactful assessment. Students will explore national security and intelligence concepts, critically evaluate competing perspectives, and practise communicating insights through persuasive written and verbal argument. By engaging with real-world problems and policy challenges, students will refine the intellectual and practical skills needed to contribute to informed decision making in professional intelligence contexts.
Intelligence-Based Decision Making is a standalone subject at Macquarie University in NSW. 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 Macquarie University before enrolling.
Macquarie University is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 13 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 Macquarie University before enrolling.
Listing facts
- Type
- Single subject
- National code
- MAQ-PICX8090
- Field of education
- Management and commerce
- Provider
- Macquarie University
- Credit points
- 25
- Study mode
- Online
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Qualifications listed
- 0
- FEE-HELP
- Eligible
Prerequisites
Prior study required