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BSB40320

Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business

CRICOS Code 111192H

One idea is all you need to start making things happen; take the guesswork out of launching your business venture and turn your big idea into a viable success. With AAC’s BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business under your belt, you’ll gain a strong set of skills across all the key areas of business management. This course has been designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners in order to provide foundational skills across key areas, including small business strategic planning, financial management, marketing, and operations. If you’re looking to launch a new small business or venture, or want to learn the skills to help make your existing business a success, then this course has been designed for you.

DURATION

12 months

4 terms

NEXT INTAKE

April

4 intakes per year

STUDY MODE

On-campus / Online

2 days per week

COURSE FEE

$1,500 per term

$6,000 AUD total

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Got a business idea but not sure where to start? The Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to turn their ideas into reality. Covering business planning, financial management, marketing, and risk assessment, this course equips you with the skills to launch and manage a successful business. Whether you’re starting fresh or looking to refine an existing venture, this qualification provides the practical knowledge to thrive in the business world.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
  • Students must be 18 years of age or more when commencing the course

  • IELTS 5.5 with no individual band less than 5.0 (or equivalent) and at minimum;

  • Year 12 Certificate (or equivalent)

  • Applicants who cannot provide both a minimum of a Year 12 will be required to undertake LLN testing prior to receiving an offer.

  • Applicants who will undertake LLN testing must achieve at minimum: Learning 4; Reading 4; Writing 4; Oral Communication 3; Numeracy 3.

COURSE FEES

An initial payment of $1,400 AUD is required on enrolment, inclusive of a $200 AUD application fee, with an additional $300 AUD payable during the 7th week of the first intake.

For students enrolled in a combined ELICOS and VET program, the upfront payment is based on the ELICOS course fees.

UNIT LIST

4 Core Units + 6 Elective Units

BSBESB401
Research and develop business plans (Core)
BSBESB402
Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures (Core)
BSBESB403
BSBEBS404
BSBEBS301
BSBEBS302
BSBEBS407
BSBINS401
BSBWHS411
BSBSTR401
Plan finances for new business ventures (Core)
Market new business ventures (Core)
Investigate business opportunities (Elective)
Develop and present business proposals (Elective)
Manage finances for new business ventures (Elective)
Analyse and present research information (Elective)
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs (Elective)
Promote innovation in a team environment (Elective)
POSSIBLE JOB OUTCOMES
Small Business Owner
Startup Consultant
Business Development Assistant
Franchise Manager
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Australian Academy of Commerce​
Level 5, 579 Harris Street
Ultimo NSW 2007
AAC Language Centre​
Level 5, 579 Harris Street
Ultimo NSW 2007

The Australian Academy of Commerce is one of the leaders in the provision of English courses and Vocational training. With our campus situated Sydney’s city centre, AAC is the educational provider of choice for hundreds of international students from virtually all corners of the globe.

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As an organisation committed to education and learning, we honour the rich traditions of knowledge-sharing that have been passed down through generations of First Nations peoples. We strive to create an inclusive and culturally respectful learning environment that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities.

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