Course Summary
Course Description
This is a skills based elective. It provides a sound understanding of how to start up your own business. You will study the foundations of small business in association with your chosen field along with subjects that enhance your knowledge, skills and expertise in developing, managing and growing your entrepreneurial venture. It will present you with the skills and knowledge to undertake key business related activities in various roles that include small business development and contract work, consulting, freelancing, design, working as an artist, securing project work and/ or to increase employment prospects/ opportunities in the public or not for profit sectors.
In this course you will design your own entrepreneur learning and undertake subject matter that will help you:
- Understand and communicate to your clients
- Learn key networking skills and how to collaborate with industry professionals
- Create and raise your creative / technical profile
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements in Australia
- Use effective time management skills
- Understand pricing strategies for your time and work
- Develop an appreciation of the importance of understanding your revenue and expenditure in your chosen industry.
- Design and execute campaign strategies to support yourself and/ or your business viability
- Understand your industries and create business opportunities
- Enhance your entrepreneurial capabilities
The practical approach of this course gives you the opportunity to interact with real entrepreneurs and receive real industry experience.