Business management is the process of the planning, organising, direction and monitoring of the people within an organisation to accomplish desired goals and/or objectives. To survive in the long run, a business must be profitable and liquid. To do so, it must create sufficient value for its customers so that its revenues exceed its total costs. The overall task of business management is to successfully address the problems that confront a business in its role as a value-creating organization. As result of obtaining this qualification you will be able to manage the work of others, or to add value to, or review management practices. Your role may be in any industry or organisational setting. Typically people in management roles will have considerable experience in their respective industries or vocational areas and combine an informed perspective of the specific work requirements with their managerial approaches.

Is this occupation for you?
Students entering the business management training program should be:

• Creative and demonstrate initiative
• Are able to lead and motivate people
• Have a good eye for detail
• Are focussed and goal directed
• Are able to multi-task
• Enjoy the challenge of increasing the market share and/or profits of a business

Career Opportunities
A career in management can lead to a wide range of career opportunities in a variety of organisations, such as: manufacturers, hospitals, charities, hotels, government, and so forth. Among the many types of occupations that you may pursue following your graduation are:

• General manager
• Retail store manager
• Small and medium enterprise management
• Human resource manager
• Production manager

Business Management Courses Available
BSB51107 Diploma of Business Management
BSB60407 Advanced Diploma of Business Management