5 small business courses for self-starters
Whether you’re a small business owner or plotting away at a side hustle, there are many online business courses to choose from to help you get in touch with your entrepreneurial side and launch your ideas off the ground.
If it's leadership and managerial skills that you're after, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) may be a good place to start when launching a small business or side hustle.
But there are many other disciplines and areas of expertise that will also come in handy on your business venture. So how do you choose?
How to choose the right business course for you
There are many things to consider. Start by asking yourself the below questions:
- What capacity do you have for online study? This will help you determine whether a short course, single subject or degree is a good match. Our student advisors can help you figure this out.
- What role will you play in your business? Decide what skills will best serve you in your position. Will you be managing a team? Will brand vision be expected of you? Or is it necessary for you to be a jack of all trades?
- What are you already good at and what areas need improving? You may want to upskill or learn new skills to set yourself up for success.
- What category does your business fall under? It's helpful to have a thorough understanding of the industry and its demands.
Feeling stuck? Our student advisors can help you figure out what course is right for you and provide impartial advice. You can also start by comparing courses online to see what's out there.
Here are 5 useful online business courses
Essentials of Marketing Planning
Duration: 10 weeks
Enrol by: 8 September 2024
Cost: $2,200 (can be covered by FEE-HELP)
What you’ll learn: The components, strategies and tools for building and evaluating a marketing plan.
Harness the power of marketing to launch and scale your business by developing skills in strategic thinking, understanding market research and segmentation. Learn how to identify your competitive advantage and effective courses of action, evaluate performance, and even plan for an international rollout.
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Business Finance
Duration: 10 weeks
Enrol by: 8 September 2024
Cost: $2,200 (can be covered by FEE-HELP)
What you’ll learn: Financial problem solving, interest rate principles, capital budgeting, valuation of bonds and shares, and risk and return rates.
As a small business owner you often wear many hats–including chief financial officer. Managing finances is an important component of any small business, so being well-versed in this space gives you an advantage. Walk away from this course with a sound understand of the role of financial management and the taxation environment, and develop the skills required to make sound investment and financing decisions.
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Project Management Overview
Duration: 13 weeks
Enrol by: 18 August 2024
Cost: $3,149 (can be covered by HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP)
What you’ll learn: Project management from idea to execution and completion, including project management models and theory.
This course covers a range of topics useful for all small business owners and self-starters. Gain an understanding of project management from start to finish, including initiation, planning and scope, resource management, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication.
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Master of Business Analytics
Duration: 3-years with a part-time study load (12 subjects)
Cost: $12,450 (can be covered by HELP loans)
To apply: Complete this form
What you’ll learn: How to collect, analyse and form insights from business data using different data mining techniques.
Data is reinventing businesses and industries. Gain a competitive edge by learning how to use data to analyse your business’s performance, make value-creating decisions and get ahead in business and marketing. In this course you will gain data science skills, develop in-demand business analytics skills, and learn how to apply modern strategy and analytics techniques to transform businesses with data and artificial intelligence.
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Strategic Human Resource Management
Duration: 13 weeks
Cost: $2,040 (can be covered by HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP)
Enrol by: 27 October 2024
What you’ll learn: Human resource theories and strategies, and how to apply human resource management principles.
Getting the most out of your employees, being a fair manager, and creating an optimal work environment is heavily dependent on the way you solve workplace problems. Understanding the principles and theories of human resource management plays a key role in this. From recruitment, procedure, and management; to human resources law, engaging diversity, and planning for the future, this course will set you up for success in this space.
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Book a call today with one of our helpful student advisors for impartial advice on what study pathway will work best for you.
