Business Administration Courses

The College of Adult Learning’s Double Diploma of Quality Auditing (BSB50920) + Business (Compliance) (BSB50120) is perfect for professionals who want to get qualified and be able to ensure their business’ products or services go beyond basic compliance to reach the highest levels of quality. Our course has been designed to provide you with all the skills and tools necessary to interpret compliance requirements and ISO standards to lead quality audits while placing a focus on communication and enhance transparency between departments and staff. Not only will you have the ability to develop workplace policies and procedures, but you’ll also gain vital budgeting and risk management skills, valued across multiple industries from medical, food safety, to aged care and finance – just to name a few.

What you’ll learn

• Interpret compliance requirements and work within frameworks
• Initiate, lead and report in quality audits
• Manage budgets and financial plans
• Manage business resources and business risks

Enhance your career prospects with a nationally recognised business qualification earned from home with this online BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Business Administration) course from Foundation Education.

Designed for students with no prior academic experience, this qualification is suited for people looking to progress at work, apply for new jobs at higher levels, or formalise existing experience into a recognised qualification. In this course, you’ll build skills and knowledge to advance your career towards supervisor and administrator roles.

You’ll learn how to manage human resources and business information; how to execute projects; how to think critically in a business setting; and how to support both yourself and colleagues at work.

Delivered entirely online, this course is flexible to suit your lifestyle. Students have up to 12 months to complete it, and Foundation Education’s on-hand student support team will help make studying easy.

If you’re a natural problem-solver with a knack for organisation and a goal to grow your career, this qualification is your next step.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program, it is not government funded.

You’re a big-picture thinker with a dream unlock your potential and power your career forward. This online Master of Business Administration (MBA) course from the Australian Institute of Business (AIB) gives you the skills and connections to make it a reality.

A fully accredited qualification recognised nationally and internationally, this online Fast-Track MBA course is flexible and designed for busy working adults, with practical interactive learning, ideal for students seeking to rapidly progress their business careers and take a strategic next step. With full online delivery, sophisticated student support services and flexible intake dates, this MBA qualification is tailored for professionals looking to build in-demand new skills and relevant industry connections with a quick return on time and money investment.

In this course, you’ll build the essential business knowledge and skills required to advance your business career and enhance your employment opportunities. You’ll learn fundamental aspects of business including strategic planning, leadership, governance, risk management and human resources management, and have the opportunity to specialise your study in an advanced area relevant to your career. Choose from entrepreneurial management, finance, human resources management, marketing management, logistics and supply chain management, or undertake a generalised MBA and tailor the subjects to your needs.

In this course, you’ll learn from high-profile industry professionals with decades of experience, and tackle practical, real-world tasks that set you up with the skills required to immediately advance your career after graduating.

If you’re looking to quickly and effectively progress your career and are interested in completing an MBA program, this flexible, practical and well-regarded qualification is your next effective career step.

The Double Diploma of Business (Procurement) (BSB50120) plus Leadership and Management (BSB50420) from College for Adult Learning will give you the essential skills you need to move into managerial roles within the procurement field.

You’ll learn the skills the industry needs, from developing policies and procedures for sustainability, building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, to successfully managing contracts with suppliers, stock levels, evaluating risks and developing strategies to overcome them.

You’ll learn how to:

• Manage contracts to ensure negotiation is fair and a positive outcome for the business
• Implement WHS policies to ensure a safe workplace and reduce workplace incidents
• Oversee procurement aspects of the supply chain and identify areas to improve to optimise performance
• Lead communication in the workplace to enhance transparency between stakeholders

If you are looking for ways to further your business administration career and give yourself a way to optimise your knowledge and job opportunities, then this BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business from Industry Skills Training could be the perfect qualification to help you make this happen.

This course is delivered in-classroom at one of Industry Skills Training’s campuses:

• Joondalup (evening classes available)
• Malaga (day classes available)

This nationally recognised qualification will provide you with all the contemporary business administration skills needed to excel in the field, allow you to realise your potential and give you a boost you need to progress into the management ranks in almost any organisation.

By learning crucial skills such as how to use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment, create complex business documents and proposals, build and maintain business relationships, undertake project work and lead personal development for yourself and your co-workers, you will maximise your value for any business and give yourself an opportunity to rise through the ranks and become a recognised high performer. You will become fully equipped to deal with a myriad of unpredictable business problems and will be perfectly placed to positively impact your organisation’s business performance.

Important Information
Before you continue, please check if this course suits your needs:

• You must be an Australian citizen or resident. Industry Skills Training is not CRICOS registered and cannot accept enrolments from International Student Visa holders (Subclass 500 or 600 visas).
• This course is delivered in-person, with evening classes (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM) in Joondalup and daytime classes (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM) in Malaga.

If either of these restrictions affects you, this course may not be suitable. Otherwise, keep reading to learn more!

Government funding may be available for this course through WA Jobs & Skills, significantly reducing your fees if you meet the eligibility criteria.

The business world is ready now more than ever for a new generation of leaders who are innovative, ethical and agile.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) course from UTS Online is designed with industry to help you build technical knowledge and skills that align with strategic leadership to become a next-generation leader. You will graduate with the confidence to make evidence-based decisions that add value to your organisation in globalised business environments.

Delivered by the UTS AACSB accredited Business School, this 100% online allows you to study when it suits you, so you can immediately add value to your career and organisation.

Tailor your MBA by selecting from a range of specialisations, or mix and match electives relevant to your field.

Whether you’re looking to start a new career in business administration or have industry experience and want to formalise your skills, this BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Financial Administration) qualification from Open Colleges could be a great option. This flexible course, designed to make it easy to fit study in with your current lifestyle, combines the in-demand business administration skills with financial reporting and payroll knowledge to ensure that you become a valuable prospect for business in any sector.

This course will allow you to gain all the relevant business administration and communication skills such as how to build and maintain business relationships, apply various communication strategies to business tasks and write and edit complex business documents, while at the same time teaching you the principles of business financial reporting, processing of financial transactions and management of financial records and establishing and maintaining a payroll system.

Start studying today to give your career the kick-start it needs!

Please note: This is a fee-for-service course, it is not government funded.

Offering a comprehensive overview of the knowledge, skills and applications necessary to thrive in leadership and management positions in the contemporary business environment, the AIM Business School MBA+ program equips you with the skills for success.

Comprised of a total of 12 units, nine core units cover material from the Graduate Diploma in Management and Graduate Certificate in Management. You’ll study a capstone unit as part of the MBA+  including selecting three electives of your choice. Choose from a broad range of topics, tailor your electives to subject areas such as Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Change Management or Consultancy, or alternatively, select a single 3-unit project option to tailor your qualification to the areas of business that you are interested in.

Elective options offered in the course may include Entrepreneurship, Mindfulness and Transformational Leadership, Human Resource Management, International Business, Innovation and Sustainability, Contract Law or Managing a Project-Based Organisation.

Offered via flexible online or a blend of on-campus and online study through AIM Business School, the course is self-paced, allowing you to complete each stage on your own schedule. The course can be completed in just 1 year or 2 years part-time, with the ability to attain the Graduate Certificate in Management in as little as 8 months part-time.

The MBA+ Gold Card, studying with AIM gives you the added benefits of

• AIM Coaches – your coach will help you map your study plan, and recommend short courses to help you achieve your career goals.
• Short Courses – you will have access to over 100 short courses, delivered both online and at AIM campuses, to help enhance your professional growth.
• AIM Lounges – you will have access to workspaces around Australia where you can work, network and collaborate.

In order to help as many Australians as we can achieve the unique outcomes of our MBA, and as a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AIM has created the Australian Leaders Scholarship to help people upskill and emerge from this crisis as even stronger managers and leaders.

This scholarship fund provides $500 towards each unit studied and is available for new students who begin study in the AIM Business School MBA program in the upcoming June, July, and September intakes.

To qualify for this scholarship, students must meet the existing entry criteria plus one additional year of management experience. They must also be able to demonstrate current or future impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Examples of this impact include, but are not limited to:

• Reduction in work hours, salary, or earning potential
• Loss of employment
• Negative impact on business turnover
• Increased uncertainty within the industry in which you work

La Trobe University’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA) features an Applied Digital Health specialisation designed to give you the leadership skills required to guide digital transformation in health organisations.

This specialisation is ideal for professionals who want to enhance their business expertise for the emerging digital health space.

La Trobe’s MBA is the only program of its kind in Australia to offer an applied digital health specialisation. As a student, you will learn from some of the country’s best business and health academic and industry professionals while completing a world-class business curriculum supplemented with carefully curated subjects in digital health.

In addition to gaining expertise in leadership and general management, you will build an understanding of topics like Big Data and the Internet of Medical Things, virtual care models and telehealth, and digital health communication. You will also develop a digital health transformation roadmap using change management techniques that will make you an asset to any employer.

Upon graduation, you will be ready to influence and lead the future of healthcare in roles like digital health management consultant, digital health product manager and director of digital health.

The Diploma of Business offered by Torrens University Australia is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for a successful career in the dynamic business landscape. This course covers a range of key learning areas, including business communication, project management, and marketing principles. Students will gain a solid understanding of how to effectively manage teams, develop strategic plans, and implement innovative solutions in various business contexts.

Throughout the course, participants will engage in practical learning experiences that foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. The curriculum is tailored to reflect current industry trends, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of the workforce. With a focus on real-world applications, students will have the opportunity to collaborate on projects and case studies, enhancing their readiness for future employment.

By enrolling in the Diploma of Business, students will not only build a strong foundation in business principles but also develop the confidence to navigate their career paths. This course is an excellent stepping stone for those looking to advance in their professional journey. Enquire to learn more.

The BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management offered by UNE Partnerships is designed for experienced program managers looking to elevate their careers. This comprehensive course equips participants with the advanced skills necessary to lead teams and manage a portfolio of multiple projects or large, complex initiatives within a business environment. Students will gain a deep understanding of program functions, governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring they can effectively drive business outcomes and enhance organisational value.

Throughout the 18-month course, learners will engage in a blend of on-the-job learning, workplace practice, and self-directed study, with a focus on practical application of knowledge. The program includes Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments, allowing for flexibility and tailored learning experiences. Graduates will emerge with the capability to integrate projects, manage risks, and provide leadership, positioning themselves for roles such as Portfolio Program Manager or Senior Program Manager. Enquire to learn more.

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program, it is not government-funded.

Take the first step in your global business career with this online Executive Master of Business Administration course from Ducere Business School.

Designed for students with global career ambitions, this executive business degree offers the prestige of a world-leading university with the hands-on support of local offices. With this degree, you’ll have access to a course accredited by a university in the world’s top five per cent and taught by industry-leading experts — without leaving your home.

In this course, you’ll build a strong foundation in core business skills and knowledge. You’ll study business strategy, leadership, marketing, finance and innovation, and put your skills into practice with applied industry-based projects. With no exams and 100 per cent online learning, this course offers a flexible and highly relevant opportunity to gain a sought-after business degree without interrupting your life.

If you’re seeking to grow your confidence, enhance your career opportunities, or take your next step towards a leadership role, this course is for you.

If you feel that you have a talent for business and would like to pursue a career in this varied and exciting field, then this BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business qualification from GROW Training Group could be an ideal qualification to get you there.

This online business program has been developed in collaboration with industry experts to ensure a comprehensive and current learning experience aligned with industry best practices. Participants will acquire multifaceted business skills, including how to use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment, how to demonstrate leadership in the workplace and how to design and produce complex text documents, positioning them to excel in supervisory or leadership roles. The curriculum includes elective courses that impart high-demand skills and versatile business acumen, with the flexibility for customisation to suit specific roles or specialised industry programs.

Enrolment period is 24 months. We find our students complete the qualification in varied time frames. It really does depend on your life situation and availability. The program can be completed in a much shorter time – we would recommend aiming at completing 1 unit per month.

This program is delivered in our online learner system. You do not need to come to class, however, you will need to stay connected with your Educator and attend phone and/or web meetings to complete some of the practical components of your course. eLearning allows you the flexibility of completing your course at your own pace, at times to suit work and other life commitments. You can work on your course at anytime, anywhere supported by your industry experienced educator via telephone and email no matter where you are.

Please Note: Grow Training Group operates as a privately managed Registered Training Organisation (RTO), differing from government-run institutions such as a TAFE. Consequently, Grow does not offer government funding.

Are you ready to dive head-first into the next career opportunity in the procurement industry? The Diploma of Business (Procurement) (BSB50120) from the College for Adult Learning is the perfect course to help you take your all-important next step.

Develop, implement and review procurement strategies to analyse and continuously improve your organisation and supply chain. With graduate outcomes in a diverse range of industries, job opportunities include procurement officer, procurement and contract manager, compliance manager and supplier relations manager.

You’ll learn:

• Managing resources and the supply chain process
• Developing strategies based on ethical procurement
• Analysing and implementing strategies to facilitate continuous improvement
• Finalising contracts and managing contract performance

So don’t hesitate – commit to yourself and your career and enquire about this online diploma today!

If you’re looking for a way to optimise your management and leadership skills, then this Mini MBA short course from Australian Institute of Management (AIM) Education and Training could be ideal for you.

This Mini MBA encompasses six comprehensive online modules designed to equip you with tools, templates, and strategies in critical areas of Strategy, Leadership, Customers, Numbers, Change, and Action. On completion of the online curriculum, you will engage with your peers during a two-day workshop at one of AIM’s conveniently located campuses or though an online virtual workshop. This workshop aims to enhance your skills, enabling you to effectively translate strategy into action, while fostering your ability to communicate, collaborate, and innovate. At the end of the course you should be able to apply new ways of thinking to everyday business challenges and deploy various models and techniques to benefit your leadership skills.

This course involves six modules to be completed though AIM’s online learning portal, followed by a two day workshop at one of AIM’s campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Canberra, or through an online virtual workshop.

If you are good at communication and handling people, and would like to commence a lucrative career in business and business administration, then this BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Customer Engagement) qualification from Open Colleges could be a great option to get you started.

This comprehensive business administration course is designed to enable you to provide exceptional customer service through effective communication. It will teach you crucial skills such as how to prepare and design business documents and spreadsheets, how to engage in effective workplace communication, how to deliver and monitor a service to customers and how to process customer complaints, and by the end of the course you will become a star customer engagement professional. This course is delivered 100% online, allowing you to balance study with your lifestyle.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrolment with Open Colleges.

If you’re the type of person who is focused on detail and enjoy creating an improving work processes in order to optimise safety and well-being of people at a workplace, then this BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety qualification from Australian Institute of Management (AIM) Education and Training could be your pathway to a rewarding career.

Over the last decade, work health and safety (WHS) has become a focus across many industry sectors, and demand for qualified WHS professionals is at an all time high. If you’re looking to take advantage of this demand and join the booming WHS sector, this course will give you all the skills and confidence you need to commence a rewarding career. You will gain essential knowledge such as how to contribute to implementation and maintenance of WHS consultation and participation processes; how to contribute to managing work-related psychological health and safety; how to contribute to WHS risk management and how to assist with managing WHS compliance of contractors. By the end of the course you will be fully qualified and certified to start working in one of many WHS roles available nationally across almost all industry sectors.

This course is delivered 100% online, requires roughly 10 hours of study per week and can be completed in 12-18 months.

If you’re a great communicator who loves dealing with people and are considering a career in human resources, then this BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resource Management qualification from Australian Institute of Management (AIM) Education and Training could be an ideal course for you.

This course is designed to equip people with no experience in the industry with all the knowledge and skills required to start operating effectively in a range of human resources roles available. The course will cover all the essential HR areas and will teach you crucial skills such as how to implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs; how to administer performance development processes, how to support the learning and development of teams and individuals; how to coordinate health and wellness programs as well as how to coordinate separation and termination processes, amongst others. By the end of the course you will be fully qualified and have the confidence to tackle any entry level HR role across any industry sector.

This course is delivered 100% online, requires roughly 10 hours of study per week and can be completed in 12-18 months.