The Certificate IV in Business gives you a broad-base of essential business skills. Its course content is designed to take a student with no prior experience of working in business and give them the tools they need to supervise or administer a small office or business, or do specialised work within a larger organisation.
This course also provides necessary foundation skills and knowledge if you wish to continue on to Advanced Diploma qualifications
in management and marketing.
Fast facts
Course |
C4 in Business |
Code |
MD4R |
Qualification awarded |
BSB40101 Certificate IV in Business.
A statement of attainment is issued for all national competencies achieved. |
Course length |
20 weeks (2 terms) |
Starting dates |
See starts and timetables |
Academic entry requirement |
Year 10 or equivalent |
Upward pathways |
Graduates may articulate into the Advanced Diplomas of Business Management or Marketing with full credits. |
Course content
The subjects used in our version of the Certificate IV in Business all have a practical focus. In particular, they emphasise computer and interpersonal communication skills -- indispensable tools in today's competitive business world. They also cover accounting systems using MYOB, supervision and project management skills, and knowledge of practical aspects of marketing.
The subjects lead you through the underpinning knowledge needed to understand fundamental areas of business, and deliver a set of national units of competency that enable you to qualify for a Certificate IV in Business.
Please note that subjects may be changed at the discretion of the College to keep them up to date, to comply with industry Training Package requirements, or for timetabling purposes.
Communication, Personal Development |
Communication & Media
Career Strategies
Relationships & Networking
Research & Reporting
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Computing |
Basic Word Processing
Computer Presentations
Electronic Collaboration & Research
Online Information & Email
Spreadsheets
Advanced Spreadsheets
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Finance & Law |
Accounting Information Systems
Health, Safety & Security |
Management & Supervision |
Project Management
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Marketing |
Introduction to Marketing
Public Relations & Promotion
Business Statistics |
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Graduate employment
Student Services works with each student to match job preferences with jobs available. We normally receive more employer requests for staff than we can fill. Areas where recent graduates have been employed include:
Advertising
Marketing Research
Sales
Public Relations
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Human Resources
Retail Supervision
Technology
Telecommunications
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Publishing
Events Management
Property Management |
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