BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business

Qualification: BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Duration: 12 months

Enrol now

BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business

Duration: 12 months

Enrol now

Study entrepreneurship and new business online. Become the master of your future with a nationally recognised Certificate IV.

Do you dream of starting your own business or are you already working towards it? This online course is designed to develop skills and knowledge for entrepreneurs and business owners to launch a new business or venture, or grow existing businesses. Enjoy the flexibility of studying online at your own pace, and gain a nationally recognised Cert. IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business (BSB40320).

Entrepreneurship and small business management can be hugely rewarding, providing lifestyle freedom and allowing you to become your own boss. This course provides you with core business skills that you’ll need to navigate the complexities of starting and running a business.

Learn key principles of business and entrepreneurship, including research and development of business plans, financial planning and management of new business ventures, building and maintaining business relationships, as well as critical thinking and problem solving. Enrol now to study entrepreneurship online. Earn your Certificate IV with Swinburne Open Education.

Course code: BSB40120

Delivery mode: Online

Course duration: 12- 18 months

Qualification: Certificate IV

Nationally recognised: Yes

Awarded by: Swinburne University of Technology

Assessments

  • Online quizzes, including multiple choice and short answer questions

  • Portfolio of evidence

  • Written reports

  • Case studies

  • Video and audio role plays and demonstrations.

You will learn:

  • Key disciplines of business management

  • Research and development of business plans

  • Financial planning and management

  • Building and maintaining business relationships

  • Critical thinking and problem solving.

Career options include:

  • Small business owner

  • Small business manager

  • New venture manager

  • Project coordinator

  • Franchisee.


Start your entrepreneurship journey

icon - handshake
91.4% Student Satisfaction

Percentage of course graduates who were satisfied with the training.

Icon - Graduate
58.6% Improved Their Career

Graduates of course graduates started or expanded a business, landed a new job, or skilled up for a promotion or pay rise.

Icon - PiggyBank
$51,600 Salary

The middle of the range salary earned by course graduates starting their first full-time job after graduating.

Source: Statistics (accessed on 9 February 2022) from MySkills.gov.au.

Download your free course guide

Enter your information and we’ll send you a free course guide.
An Enrolment Consultant will be in touch to discuss your options and answer any questions you may have.

All fields are required. By downloading the Course Guide, you agree to our Privacy Policy and receiving email and other forms of communication from us. You can opt-out at any time.

Study online with our world-class learning platform

  • Designed and delivered online so you can learn anywhere, anytime

  • Study on any device - desktop, tablet or mobile

  • Learn through regular trainer-lead online sessions and native content

  • Engage with your learning community through online forums and messages

Once you have enrolled in this course, you can access our online platform and start with the first module. You will need to complete a module and then the next module becomes available to you.

This course contains 11 online modules, which have been designed to cover the following units of competency, including 4 core units and 6 elective units. This course contains and introductory module.

BSBESB401
BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and develop business plans for achieving business goals and objectives.

BSBESB402
BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and comply with legal and risk management requirements of the business or new business venture, including negotiating, creating and planning for legal contracts used within the business, where required.

BSBESB403
BSBESB403 Plan finances for new business ventures

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify financial requirements of a business, including profit targets, cash flow projections and strategies to garner financial support.

BSBESB404
BSBESB404 Market new business ventures

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a marketing strategy that is integrated into the business plan in order to improve the performance of a business venture. It involves analysing and interpreting market data.

BSBCRT411
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use advanced-level critical thinking skills in a workplace context. This includes using methods of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

BSBESB406
BSBESB406 Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement operational strategies and procedures for new businesses.

BSBESB407
BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and review financial management strategies, including by using new and emerging digital technologies and interpreting financial reports and other numerical data.

BSBTWK401
BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, develop and maintain effective work relationships and networks through relationship building and negotiation skills required by workers. These workers may be within an organisation as well as freelance or contract workers.

BSBXTW401
BSBXTW401  Lead and facilitate a team

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively lead and facilitate a team in a workplace within any industry.

SIRXMKT006
SIRXMKT006 Develop a social media strategy

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and evaluate the use of social media. It requires the ability to determine suitable social media platforms, plan appropriate use and evaluate the effectiveness of social media activity.

Course requirements

There are no formal requirements for this Cert IV entrepreneurship qualification. However, participants must be 18 years' old or over.

Eligible for Australian and New Zealand Residents and Citizens only.

Our modern online learning platform has been designed so that you can study anywhere, anytime. You will need to meet the following IT requirements to use or platform:


Desktop or laptop

  • Latest version of Chrome or Safari

  • Microsoft Office (2010 or higher)

  • Adobe PDF Reader

Mobile or tablet*

  • Latest version of Chrome or Safari

  • Latest version of Android

  • Latest version of iOS

* Students using a mobile or tablet will need to upload documents from a laptop or desktop or have a Dropbox account.



Frequently asked questions

We understand you need to fit study around your busy life. Our online learning platform is designed with this in mind, so you can study on any device, anywhere, anytime.

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.

Read all FAQs

Q. How can I access trainer support?

You can access our dedicated trainer support using your choice of communication – online chat, email, phone call, or video chat.

Q. Do you help me find a job once I graduate?

At Swinburne Open Education, it’s not only about qualifications. We know you want to get a good job when you finish your studies, and our Careers Team will help you with valuable job-hunting skills such as CV writing and interview techniques. We are here to support you every step on the way. Our job finishes when yours starts.

Q. Can I pause my study if something in my life changes?

Self-paced learning gives you the flexibility to fit study around your life. We understand life doesn’t always go to plan. You can apply for extensions for up to 6 months (3 months per extension) if needed. See more details in our full FAQs.

Q. What if the course end up not being right for me?

If you are less than half way through your enrolment period and it’s not working out, you can opt-out of the second half and reduce your course fee liability to 50% of the total course fee. Refer to the Student Agreement for full terms and conditions.

Wondering how to fit online learning into your life?

Let's make a plan together