Certificate IV in Business Administration
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ABOUT US
Open Colleges is the new name for Cengage Education, and is Australia's oldest and most respected provider of Online and distance education courses. We deliver over 130 online and distance education courses, including an extensive range of nationally recognised Certificates and Diplomas.
The Open Colleges difference:
- Nationally accredited: This ensures your qualification is recognised by industry around Australia.
- Start today! Open Colleges courses offer you ultimate flexibility. There is no need to attend classes at a campus or wait for an intake or start date. You can start your course whenever it suits you!
- Study from home at your own pace: You can study from home at your own pace. You can a choose to receive your learning materials by mail or online.
- Benefit from 100 years of history: Open Colleges has been delivering distance education to Australians for more than 100 years. Join over 700,000 Australians who have studied with Open Colleges. Unlike many other institutions, we are specialists in distance learning.
- We help you to succeed: Open Colleges provides you with comprehensive support throughout your studies. From access to ‘OpenSpace’ — our online learning portal — to support from experienced tutors, we help you every step of the way.
- Affordable fees: Open Colleges provides you with a range of different payment plan options. You can pay upfront and get a discount on your fees or you can choose to pay by instalment – including weekly, fortnightly and monthly options.
- Articulation opportunities: Once you have completed this course, you may receive credit if you wish to pursue further education.
OVERVIEW
Open Colleges' (formerly Cengage Education) Certificate IV in Business Administration is a nationally recognised qualification that provides you with valuable preparation for office administration and project assistant roles.
Among other administrative skills, you will learn how to organise business travel, arrange meetings, coordinate business resources and implement environmentally sustainable workplace practices. You will also develop your ability to solve problems and learn to analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. Successful completion of the course will create a pathway to further business studies should you wish to continue your education.
Potential jobs:
- Accounts supervisor
- Executive personal assistant
- Office administrator
- Project assistant
Entry requirements
Minimum education
- School Certificate or equivalent OR
- relevant qualification OR
- relevant vocational experience.
Minimum age
Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a course and careers adviser to discuss alternative methods of communication.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
- Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent and
- Microsoft Windows 2000 or Mac OS X and
- CD-ROM drive.
Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader and
- Macromedia Flash player.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:
Evidence |
Example |
| IELTS | Overall score of 5.5 |
| TOEFL | 530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet) |
| 12 months in English-speaking employment | Testimonial, statutory declaration |
SUBJECTS
ID |
Subject |
| BSBADM406B |
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| BSBADM405B |
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| BSBADM407B |
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| BSBADM409A |
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| BSBSUS301A |
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| BSBINM401A |
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| BSBITU402A |
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| BSBWRT401A |
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| BSBFIA401A |
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| BSBFIA402A |
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Keywords: Business Administration Accounts supervisor, Office administrator, Project assistant, Executive personal assistant, Business, management

