Intelligence in Practice
PostgraduateMAQ-PICX80722026
Course information for 2026 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 19 July 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start dates
- 27 July 2026
- Price from
- $4,320
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Intelligence in Practice
About this subject
On successful completion, a student will be able to:
- Apply advanced intelligence knowledge and skills to address complex real-world challenges in a professional or simulated setting.
- Integrate theoretical concepts with practical methods to solve applied intelligence problems in dynamic environments.
- Exhibit ethical and professional conduct in response to situational demands across diverse intelligence contexts.
- Collaborate effectively with peers and professionals to develop high-quality outputs that meet intelligence objectives.
- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
What happens when intelligence theory meets the complexity of real-world application? This unit challenges students to test and refine the skills and knowledge acquired throughout their studies by engaging directly with practical intelligence work. This unit offers students the opportunity to apply their learning in one of three contexts: a scenario-based simulation, a professional internship, or a guided study tour. These options allow students to confront real or simulated intelligence challenges, interact with peers and professionals, and apply learned concepts in dynamic contexts. The unit emphasises ethical and professional conduct, collaborative problem-solving, and critical reflection on the role of intelligence in practice. By the end of the unit, students will have gained valuable hands-on experience and developed the confidence and competence to contribute meaningfully to the field of intelligence.
- Report (50%)
- Group Presentation (50%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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- 9
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- MAQ-ITL-MAS-2026 - Master of Intelligence
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
Others
Pre-requisite-Admission to MIntell (OUA)
NCCW (2020 and onwards)
PICT8072 Intelligence in Practice
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
PostgraduateMAQ-ITL-MAS