BSB40320 - Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business

Version Effective: 25th of January, 2022

Course Details

Course Summary

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.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

There are no other entry requirements for this course.

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $3,400.00 (2026)
Subsidised Full Fee $970.00 (2026)
Subsidised Concession Fee $450.00 (2026)
Fee for service per unit $340.00 (2026)
Subsidised full fee per unit $97.00 (2026)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $255.00 (2026)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
Skill Area
  • Business Services
AQF Level Level 4: Certificate IV

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Career opportunities for students undertaking this course include roles such as Small Business Manager, Business Coordinator, Office supervisor, Accounts supervisor and Manager.

Course Structures
Online

This course can typically be completed in  12 - 24 months.

  • Online
Core

Total number of units = 10

4 core units plus

6 elective units, of which:

  1. 2 MUST be selected from Group A electives

For the remaining elective units

  • Up to 3 elective units may be selected from Group A
  • Up to 4 elective units may be selected from Group B
BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans More Information Training.gov Details
BSBESB404 Market new business ventures More Information Training.gov Details
BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures More Information Training.gov Details
BSBESB403 Plan finances for new business ventures More Information Training.gov Details
Group A Electives - Entrepreneurship and New Business

Students must complete a minimum of two Group A Electives.  Please refer to the packaging rules information below:

6 elective units, of which:

  • 2 elective units must be selected from Group A
  • for the remaining 4 elective units:
    • up to 3 units may be selected from Group A
    • up to 4 units may be selected from Group B
    • if not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.
BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures More Information Training.gov Details
BSBESB301 Investigate business opportunities More Information Training.gov Details
BSBESB406 Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures More Information Training.gov Details
Group B Electives - Transferable Skills

Students can complete a MAXIMUM of four (4) Group B electives. Please refer to the packaging rules information below:

6 elective units, of which:

  • 2 elective units must be selected from Group A
  • for the remaining 4 elective units:
    • up to 3 units may be selected from Group A
    • up to 4 units may be selected from Group B
    • if not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.

BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment More Information Training.gov Details
BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding More Information Training.gov Details
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR412 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs More Information Training.gov Details
FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system More Information Training.gov Details
BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
Unspecified Electives

These units are available using the Packaging Rules and the student is limited to up to two (2) unspecified units only.  Please refer to the packaging rules information below:

  • if not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTEC401 Design and produce complex text documents More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 BSBTWK401 - Build and maintain business relationships
2 BSBWHS411 - Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
3 FNSACC416 - Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
4 BSBXCM401 - Apply communication strategies in the workplace
5 BSBESB301 - Investigate business opportunities
6 BSBESB401 - Research and develop business plans
7 BSBESB404 - Market new business ventures
8 BSBESB402 - Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
9 BSBESB403 - Plan finances for new business ventures
10 BSBESB406 - Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures

Unit Code Unit Name
BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures
BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments
BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBLDR412 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets
BSBTEC401 Design and produce complex text documents

Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
RPL
Project
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Online
Online
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Online
Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Online

Domestic 2025 Availabilities

Online

Domestic 2026 Availabilities

Online
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