C4421 - Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Plan: C4421 - Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business
Qualification national code: BSB40320
Nominal hours: 550
Career: TAFE
Duration: 0.5 years full-time or part time equivalent
Location: RMIT University, City Campus
Owning school: Business and Enterprise (525T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
CRICOS code:
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
This qualification is suitable for people who are seeking to develop skills and knowledge in how to take a business idea and grow and develop the concept into a fully-fledged business opportunity. New business ideas for new markets can come from within the organisation students may be working in or from other areas. The RMIT program model has been specifically developed for learners with little or no vocational experience who want to develop some theoretical business skills and knowledge in order to create further educational and employment opportunities.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Graduates of this program may be eligible to enter Diploma or Advanced Diploma level programs subject to meeting other entry requirments.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
There are no minimum academic entry requirements for this program. Applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements for this program.
All applicants must complete and submit a Personal Statement responding to the following:
- Describe what or who inspires you the most to become an Entrepreneur.
- Include a reflection on what area or business you are interested in and why.
- Describe a business idea that you have identified that you would like to develop.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
The development of the program structure and the choice of units for this program were informed by representatives of the business industry and RMIT educators.
Teachers maintain close contact with industry through various professional development activities.
Teachers regularly engage guest speakers for the program. All learners participate in classes where they are assisted to make connections between theoretical concepts and the workplace. In some cases this is their own workplace. Mentoring and coaching by the teacher in order to assist learners to make this connection is a major design feature of this program.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.
Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT (www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit ) or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library.
Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.
The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Online learning tools and content
You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at: myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/students
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