Course Title: Investigate micro business opportunities
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4374 Certificate IV in Screen and Media
Course Title: Investigate micro business opportunities
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 30
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BUSM8788C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
345T Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2017, Term2 2018, Term2 2019 |
BUSM8788C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2020, Term2 2021 |
Course Contact: Rowan Humphrey
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4842
Course Contact Email: rowan.humphrey@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course is aimed at students establishing or operating a micro business for self employment and in particular the skills required to operate as a freelancer. The course introduces you to the skills and knowledge required to consider the major elements of a business idea and undertake research to determine viability of the business opportunity.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBSMB301 Investigate micro business opportunities |
Elements: |
1. Describe business ideas. 2. Identify market needs. 3. Investigate factors affecting the market. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- locate and outline legislation and regulation relevant to specific micro business opportunities
- identify sources of specialist advise on trends in new and emerging markets and decline and risk factors
- summarise benefits and challenges of digital technologies relevant to micro business opportunities
- describe appropriate business research methods and date collection tools and software
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of your knowledge.