Potential Career Outcomes
Some potential occupations include:
- Program or Project Administrator (ANZSCO 511112): currently on Short-term Skilled occupational list (STSOL)
- Management Consultant (ANZSCO 224711): currently on Medium and Long-term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSL)
- Corporate Services Manager (ANZSCO 132111): currently on Short-term Skilled occupational list (STSOL)
- Customer Service Manager (ANZSCO 149212): currently on Short-term Skilled occupational list (STSOL)
Course overview
The Business Service industry encompasses the operation and management of businesses and it includes a range of occupation from entry-level clerical staffs to executive managers, CEOs who are involved in the corporate governance and strategic planning of the company. Therefore, a qualification in business would open may doors.
In Australia, there are a range of courses you can undertake to begin your career in this field. Some common areas of study include:
- Market research
- Payroll management
- E-business strategy
- Workforce planning
- Market trends and developments
- Fundraising and sponsorship activities
Graduate Outcomes
A qualification in business opens many doors, these are some of the possible graduate outcome:
- Weekly average salary:
- Program or Project Administrator: $1,660
- Management Consultant: $2,067
- Corporate Services Managers: $2,783
- Customer Service Manager: $1,756
Common Course Requirements
- Completion of secondary education
- Meet English proficiency (Usually at least IELTS 5.5 overall for Vocational Courses, and 6.5 for University Courses)
Related Courses
Some related courses include:
- Certificate III in Business
Duration: 13-95 weeks
Intake: Monthly
Cost: $3,000- $29,001
Locations: Most cities – Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra
- Certificate IV in Business
Duration: 16-64 weeks
Intake: Monthly
Cost: $3,000 – $60,000
Locations: Most cities throughout Australia - Diploma of Business
Duration: 108 – 156 weeks
Intake: Monthly
Cost: $3,770 – $57,100
Locations: Most cities throughout Australia
- Advanced Diploma of Business
Duration: 22– 104 weeks
Intake: Monthly
Cost: $4,000 – $37,075
Locations: Most cities throughout Australia
- Bachelor of Business Administration
Duration: 156 – 208 weeks
Intake: twice a year (February and July)
Cost: $18,000 – 38,000 per year




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