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Diploma of Business Certificate IV
- Sydney, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
A Certificate IV in business (BSB40120) developing administration, Communication and research skills in Sydney.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Business Certificate IV can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
- Evaluate financial and operational decisions
- Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Administrator
- Project officer
- Office coordinator
- Business development manager
Curriculum
- Twelve units
- Six core and six elective. Core units cover critical thinking
- Digital collaboration
- Work health and safety policy
- Workplace communication
- Writing complex documents and building business relationships. Electives include personal priorities
- Research presentation
- Financial reporting
- Complex spreadsheets and promoting products. Delivery is 15 classroom hours plus about 5 online hours per week.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Aged 18 or over
- Year 12 or equivalent (CHC courses also accept proven aged-care or nursing experience)
- LLND assessment before enrolment
- English: IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 (or equivalent)
- Or Upper-Intermediate General English/EAP
- Or an AQF Certificate IV or higher delivered and assessed in English. Grade guidance from source: Year 12 or equivalent
- No minimum grade published.
Accepted academic background
Aged 18 or over, Year 12 or equivalent (or above), LLND (language, Literacy, Numeracy, Digital) assessment before enrolment. Course-specific: CHC courses also accept proven experience in an aged care or nursing environment instead of Year 12, Diploma of Marketing and Communication needs the Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication (or listed units) or two years of relevant full-time work, Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management needs a BSB Diploma/Advanced Diploma or two years of relevant leadership/operational experience, Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication needs the Diploma (or listed units) or four years of relevant work, A CHC work placement (120 hours) and police/immunisation checks apply.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
Documents you’ll need
- Application Form
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements (age 18 or over
- Year 12 or equivalent
- English evidence) on the course page. Complete the Mercury Colleges application form and submit it to the admissions office with your passport copy
- Certified Year 12 certificate
- IELTS 6.0 or other English proof
- OSHC proof of payment. Complete the LLND assessment (and placement test if no English proof was given). Receive a conditional Letter of Offer
- Sign it and make the first payment to secure your place. The college issues your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). Include the CoE code in your student visa application. Tell the college your Australian address within 7 days and attend orientation on day one.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $10,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Sydney CBD |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Business Programs |
| Department | Business Certificate IV |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 48 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $10,000 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $1,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0.