Business Studies is an introductory business skills course. Through this online course you will develop skills in the establishment and/or management of a small business, or a department within a larger organization. This course will guide you through a successful business enterprise by equipping you with the skills and knowledge to take on the business world.
Course Aims:
- Select appropriate procedures for the establishment of a small business.
- Select appropriate procedures for the management of a small business.
- Develop procedures for communicating with suppliers and customers of a small business.
- Develop procedures for addressing problems in a small business.
- Plan the management of staff in a small business.
- Develop strategies for managing production in a small business or department within a larger organisation.
- Perform different financial management tasks used in small business or department within a larger organisation.
- Evaluate marketing techniques used in business.
Detailed Course Outline
This course is made up of a number of modules. Each of these has self assessment questions, a set task (practical homework) and an assignment which you can upload online.
There are 8 lessons in this course:
- Establishment Procedures
- Management Procedures
- Communication in Business
- Problem Solving
- Staff Management
- Productivity
- Financial Management
- Marketing Techniques
When you have completed the lessons of your Certificate course, you will be given the option of taking the optional exam. It’s okay if you don’t want the exam, we still issue your Careerline Certificate. For Advanced Certificates however, the exam is compulsory (per module) and are included in the course fee.