Certificate IV · CRICOS course

Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business

23 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 9 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $4,800 - $10,000, and it usually takes about 9 months.

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Typical tuition, whole course
AUD $4,800 - $10,000
Course length
5 mo - 1 yr
Providers
23 providers
Cities
9 cities

Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $4,500 - $15,000. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.

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CRICOS 2026

BSB40320 · Business Management

About the course

What it prepares you for

The national register links it to 6 job titles, listed below.

You complete 10 units: 4 core and 6 electives chosen by the provider.

From the national register

This qualification reflects the role of individuals establishing or operating a business providing self-employment, as well as those establishing a new venture as part of a larger organisation.

These individuals use well developed skills and a broad knowledge base to solve a range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others and have responsibility for the output of others.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Full qualification on training.gov.au
Course content

What you study

4 core units every student completes, plus 6 electives chosen by the provider. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.

  1. BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
  2. BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
  3. BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
  4. BSBESB404Market new business ventures
Career outcomes

Where it can take you

Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.

  • Small Business Manager (Franchise)

    Small Business Managers (Franchise) run small franchise operations, usually with under 10 staff. They are often directly involved with the franchise and personally manage day-to-day operations; promote their business; manage finances and staff; and ensure legal requirements for their business are met. They may also plan or establish their franchise operation.

  • Consultancy Small Business Manager

    Consultancy Small Business Managers manage organisations providing consultation or advisory services to small businesses. They manage projects, build and maintain client and business networks, and manage small business operations

  • Franchisee

    Franchisees own and run individual stores or outlets of chain businesses, under licensing arrangements with the Franchisor. They manage day-to-day operations and staff; manage finances; and ensure legal requirements and any standards specific to the franchise operation are met. They may be responsible for establishing a franchise store, or take on an established store.

  • Small Business Manager

    Small Business Managers run businesses employing between 5 and 20 staff. They manage day-to-day operations; plan, establish and promote the business; manage finances and staff; and ensure legal requirements for their business are met.

  • Owner Operator

    Owner Operators run and manage their own small businesses. They may be sole traders or family business owners. They plan and establish their business, arrange promotion and advertising, run the business on a daily basis, and manage staff and finances.

  • Small Business Manager (Processed Food)

    Small Business Managers (Processed Food) run food outlets employing less than 20 staff. They manage day-to-day operations; plan, establish and promote the business; manage finances and staff; and ensure all hygiene and safety standards are adhered to. They may be responsible for devising a food safety program.

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