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
91.4% Student Satisfaction
Percentage of course graduates who were satisfied with the training.
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.
$51,600 Salary
The middle of the range salary earned by course graduates starting their first full-time job after graduating.
91.4% Student Satisfaction
Percentage of course graduates who were satisfied with the training.
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.
$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.
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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
Online course modules
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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