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Business
Management
Course |
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Certificate | Diploma | Advanced
Diploma |
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Course Outline : What You Will
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This course develops the skills
necessary for managing a small business, or a department within a
larger business. Developed by professionals with many years of
experience, it covers a range of topics that will ensure your career
in Management has a strong foundation. |
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Unit Name |
Unit Description |
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Establishment Procedures |
Aims to teach the
student how to select appropriate procedures for
the establishment of a business |
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Management Procedures |
Teaches the
student how to select appropriate procedures for
the management of a business |
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Communication in Business |
How to develop
procedures for communicating with suppliers and
customers of a small business |
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Problem Solving |
How to develop
procedures for addressing problems in a business
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Staff Management |
Looks at how to
plan the management of staff in a business
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Productivity |
Learn how to
develop strategies for managing production in a
business or department within a larger
organisation. |
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Financial Management |
How to carry out
different financial management tasks used in
business or department within a larger
organisation |
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Marketing Techniques |
Evaluation of
marketing techniques used in business
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How Will You Benefit? |
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- Fast track your career in business
management
- Free up valuable time, don't wast time and
money travelling to classes
- Study at your own pace whenever and wherever
you are
- Have access to a tutor who works in the
industry you are training for
- Easy interest free payment plans from as low
as $49 per week
Start reaping the benefits by enrolling
today!
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Career Prospects |
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Start
a exciting, moneymaking career in a growing field. Why complete a
Business Management training program? With the right credentials,
you can:
- Increase your earning
power and job security
- Work for an established
business
- Start your own business
and enjoy the freedom of being your own boss! As the owner of
your own small business, you can work the hours you choose and
guide your business toward success!
- Open a retail store. Image seeing
your name on a store front! Imagine building a positive
reputation and a loyal clientele and reaping the financial
benefits all at the same time!
- With thousands of franchised business
it’s an excellent idea to tap into a well-known product or
service. Opportunities exist in virtually every retail field
from auto repair shops to fast food restaurants, from
airport kiosks to carpet cleaning services, from printers to
photo shops.
- Would you like to have home base
business and save on daily travel and enjoy substantial
economic benefits by saving on rent, fixtures, utilities,
travel and child care? Its just another option for you to
consider.
- Work as a business
consultant helping others explore business opportunities,
establish and improve opportunities for growth and success.
The opportunities are countless
and the future is bright for educated business managers! |
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Course Levels
Explained / Prerequisites |
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This course leads to the awarding of either a
Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma depending on which level
you enrol at. The different levels are achieved by the amount of
course content and assessments involved within each module at the
basic (Certificate), intermediate (Diploma) and advanced (Advanced
Diploma) levels. You will be able to learn about what the difference
is between the three levels below:
- Certificate: represents a basic level
of operational knowledge with general knowledge. Suitable for
basic entry level positions.
- Diploma: qualifications recognises the
graduates capacity for initiative and judgment across a broad
range of technical and management functions. Diploma holders
typically have personal responsibility and autonomy
(semi-independence) in performing technical operations or
organising others in the workplace.
- Advanced Diploma: The graduate is able
to apply a significant range of principles and techniques across
various contexts and functions. Graduates can expect to be
involved in significant judgments, planning, and
leadership/guidance functions related to workplace products,
services, operations or procedures.
There are NO previous work or education
requirements for entry into any course level. Students may enrol
directly into the diploma or advanced diploma levels without
completing lower ranked qualifications. Graduates can expect higher
course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and
skill capabilities. |
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Course Length |
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(Source: 2008
Student
Graduation Statistics) |
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The
average time within which students complete studies is:
- Certificate Level - 14 weeks,
- Diploma Level - 24 weeks,
- Advanced Diploma Level - 31
weeks.
ICI courses allow you to study at your own pace with no assignment
deadlines. This means that you determine the pace of the course and
within which time period you will ultimately complete your studies
in.
- Completing your course with ICI is
flexible as you can fast-track and graduate in a matter of
months. You complete activities and submit assignments
whenever you are ready.
- The maximum time given to complete a
program is three years.
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Study Mode :
Distance Learning |
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This entire course is carried out via Distance
Learning (also known as correspondence learning). Distance
learning is ideal if you need to adapt around work, family, or other
commitments. It is also extremely beneficial should you simply wish
to fast track your studies (and career) and not be locked into a
timetable.
Our course content and learning experience ensure that your course
is relevant and interesting. Learning, tutorial assistance,
assessments takes place whenever and wherever you are in the country
or world. It takes place at your own pace on your own terms to fit
your lifestyle. As an ICI student, you’ll never endure a pop quiz,
spend countless hours and hundreds of dollars travelling, and never
be late with an assignment or for class.
Enrolments statistics reveal that students from the following
categories are currently taking advantage of the distance learning
experience at ICI:
- Government, business & industry
employers 32%
- High school leavers 20%
- Individuals looking to start a
business or change career paths 18%
- Individuals already in the
industry looking to formalise and/or update knowledge and seek a
promotion
11%
- Military personal 11%
- Stay at home mothers 8%
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Recognition & Accreditation |
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This course is recognised and accredited by the
International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC).
The courses offered by ICI are unique as they take a very "hands on"
approach. Our courses are not designed to teach you just the "theory"
behind the industry - they are written and tutored by industry
professionals and will fast-track you into a new career of your
choice.
Various government departments and business's have
enrolled their own staff with ICI for further training and
development and is a strong indicator of acceptance and recognition
by employers and industry. The following is a partial list of companies
and government departments which have enrolled staff into ICI
courses:
- Department of Defence,
- State of Queensland,
- Department of Tourism, Regional
Development & Industry
- Department of Employment,
Economic Development & Innovation
- Revenue SA (State of South
Australia),
- Metcash Trading Ltd Australia
(IGA),
- Navman Technologies,
- Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane,
- MEGT,
- British Lolly Shop Franchise,
- Colliers International,
- Queensland Compensation,
- Response Real Estate,
- Mitsubishi Corporation,
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- Commonwealth Bank,
- HSBC
- American Express
- Clayton UTZ,
- Minter Ellison Lawyers,
- Villari Lawyers,
- Alliance Network
- Aviva Australia Holdings,
- Uniting Care Institute of Family
Practice,
- Federal Workplace Authority,
- Centacare Employment Group,
- Lumen Australia,
- Boys Town,
- MAP Group
- Coca-Cola Amitil
- Coles Myer Ltd
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How
Does it Work? - The ICI Learning Experience |
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Click Here to
learn how the typical ICI student experience goes from enrolment to
graduation (Pop Up Window). |
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Already in the Profession or
Industry? |
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This course and qualification is a great way of consolidating
existing knowledge via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), updating your industry skills and
contributing towards your professional development. It is also one
of the most practical steps you can take towards working towards
gaining a promotion or better paid position.
Course fees can be claimed as a tax deduction as long
as the course is sufficiently connected to your work activities. |
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What
Do I Get? |
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All
materials essential for course completion are included in the cost
of the course fee. Upon enrolment, students
receive:
- All required study materials and course notes
- Practical assignment projects with constructive
tutor feedback
- Industry based tutor who will service all of your
course and career questions and guidance needs
- UNESCO endorsed Student ID card giving students
access to thousands of discounts both at home and overseas! Save on
transport, accommodation, communications, food, shopping, movies and
more!
On
successful completion of the course you will receive:
- A graduation certificate officially
recognizing your successful completion of studies and
qualifications as a business manager
- Transcripts indicating units completed
- Letter of recommendation and validation for
current and future employers
- Post-nominal letters placed after your name
which indicate that you hold the relevant qualification. For
example: John Smith, DipBusMngmt
- Job search assistance: Graduate Career
Services Program (Click
to learn more).
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Student Testimonials & Survey |
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To be honest you cannot beat the services or the
people that I have dealt with. I loved the business management
course. I rely on what I have learnt in my course often.
- Sanil Neela |
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I strongly recommend the
business management course to everyone interested in running a
successful business! I can’t tell you how happy I am with the course
and what it has enabled me to do in my business. It's just amazing.
- John Chan |
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Cut
Off Date for the Next Intake |
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is the next enrolment cut off date. Places are limited, in demand
and entry into the course is on a first come first served basis.
Your enrolment is processed and acknowledged within 24 hours of the
Institute receiving your application. You can expect to receive your
course within days of enrolling. When you start your ICI course its
at your own pace and you determine when you finish. Don't miss out.
Enrol today! |
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Course Investment & Payment Plans - How Do I Get Started? |
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Click on one of the Enrol Now
buttons below and you could be working on your first lesson – and
towards a new career – in a matter of days! |
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ACT NOW and start pursuing your
dream of becoming a qualified business manager.
- Simply click on one of the
Enrol Now buttons that corresponds with the course level and
payment plan you wish to select (see above table).
- Complete the enrolment form with your
details, select your amazing FREE gift and you're on your
way. Your first step begins here now.
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