Business management is a broad area that encompasses the skills and responsibilities of many business and managerial-focused roles within an organisation. Professionals working in business management assist in organisational growth overall, as well as driving specific business goals like revenue growth, market penetration, competitive advantages and client management.
There are a multitude of roles someone with a business management qualification could fill based on their strengths, transferable skills and career goals. These can range from administration or operations to customer service or business development.
Specialises in business development activities. This role creates plans for business growth, analyses current processes and systems, optimises marketing and hiring strategies, and develops business solutions.
Manages communication and expectations between leadership and employees. This role involves task delegation, dispute resolution, employee management and driving team targets and efficiency.
Working as an office manager can see you working in a range of industries, from retail and warehousing to medical and professional services. This role is responsible for making an office and its people run efficiently.
Specialises in executing business strategy, liaising with stakeholders and employees to effectively run a business. This role is responsible for the company’s overall management and business strategy.
Sells products or services for a company. This role may be in person, over the phone or online. Most sales representatives focus solely on converting interested people into customers, however they may assist customer service.
Works across a range of responsibilities which may include administration, data analysis and reporting, documentation of processes, billing and improving business efficiency.
Provides support to the business by documenting business requirements, processes and procedures. This role analyses data and reports and suggests ways to improve operations and achieve business goals.
Specialises in business development activities. This role creates plans for business growth, analyses current processes and systems, optimises marketing and hiring strategies, and develops business solutions.
Manages communication and expectations between leadership and employees. This role involves task delegation, dispute resolution, employee management and driving team targets and efficiency.
Working as an office manager can see you working in a range of industries, from retail and warehousing to medical and professional services. This role is responsible for making an office and its people run efficiently.
Specialises in executing business strategy, liaising with stakeholders and employees to effectively run a business. This role is responsible for the company’s overall management and business strategy.
Sells products or services for a company. This role may be in person, over the phone or online. Most sales representatives focus solely on converting interested people into customers, however they may assist customer service.
Works across a range of responsibilities which may include administration, data analysis and reporting, documentation of processes, billing and improving business efficiency.
Provides support to the business by documenting business requirements, processes and procedures. This role analyses data and reports and suggests ways to improve operations and achieve business goals.
Employers are looking for professionals with the right technical business skills and the right transferable skills. They are ideally approachable, driven, able to work independently, excellent with people management and communication, and possess stakeholder management skills.
Business managers have a variety of responsibilities based on the size and nature of an organisation. In a large company, they may specialise in one function of the business and work with other managers and team leaders to achieve goals. In a smaller company, they may control the strategic direction of the business on their own and oversee various departments. Tasks may include:
Almost every industry requires good business management professionals. However, professional services, information media and telecommunications, administration, health care and manufacturing are particularly prominent for business managers.
The 2019–2020 WGEO (Workplace Gender Equality Agency) Report brought forth some data about the percentage of women in business leadership positions. Women make up:
The WGEA Report also details a valuable 10-step process for getting more women into management positions.
Around 89% of people employed as a business management professional work full-time hours, with an average of 49 hours per week in their main job.
If you have an entrepreneurial mind, starting your own business may be the perfect choice to kickstart your new career path. Whatever your specific goals, having the right tools, education and skills behind you will help you find success in your exciting new venture.
We’d recommend gaining your Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business (BSB40320) or other formal business qualification to gain a clear understanding of how to succeed in a small business. Starting a new business takes a host of interpersonal skills, as well as insight into legal and risk management and financial planning. These can be learned through a formal qualification.
Starting a career in business leadership and management begins with the right attitude, willingness to network and the drive to qualify yourself with the right skills and knowledge. A qualification in business like the Diploma of Business (BSB50120) is an excellent way to ensure you are learning the right skill sets and able to confidently succeed in any job role and industry. For those succeeding in a 2IC role and looking to transfer into a leading and managing role, the Diploma of Leadership & Management (BSB50420) is an excellent choice for developing critical management skills.
From launching a start-up, to taking an existing business to new heights, a Diploma of Business will give you the practical knowledge to develop and improve a business at all levels. Get the advantage you need to take your next step in your career and excel in the business world.
100% Online Learning
Approx 15 months part-time
Approx 12 months full-time
Office Manager$67,000
General Manager$118,000
Business Development Manager$79,000
Develop your entrepreneurial skills and become a confident small business operator with essential business, marketing and financial skills in this entrepreneurship and new business online course.
100% Online Learning
Approx 10 months part-time
Approx 8 months full-time
Team Leader$72,000
Small Business Owner$100,000
Project Coordinator$65,000
Become a qualified Business Director with strategic business, leadership and workforce planning skills designed to equip you with the knowledge required to progress into senior management.
100% Online Learning
Approx 18-20 months part-time
Approx 18 months full-time
General Manager$118,000
Chief Executive Officer$160,000
Business Manager$100,000
Develop your organisational development skills and become a confident people and culture manager or organisation development consultant with essential change management, communication and leadership skills in this organisational development online course.
100% Online Learning
Approx 14-16 months part-time
Approx 12 months full-time
Organisational Development Specialist$97,000
Change Manager$155,000
People and Culture Manager$125,000
Study leadership and management to ready yourself with practical skills for career progression. Formulated by industry experts with years of experience, this qualification will equip you with the skills you need to effectively lead your teams.
100% Online Learning
Approx 14-16 months part-time
Approx 12 months full-time
Team Leader$72,000
General Manager$118,000
Office Manager$67,000
From launching a start-up, to taking an existing business to new heights, a Diploma of Business (Leadership) will give you the practical knowledge to develop and improve a business at all levels. Get the advantage you need to take your next step in your career and excel in the business world.
100% Online Learning
Approx 15 months part-time
Approx 12 months full-time
Office Manager$67,000
General Manager$118,000
Business Development Manager$79,000
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Our team, assessments and feedback are all focused on helping you in your career, not just completing your course. As the only RTO offering this, our guarantee is part of our ongoing work to go beyond just a piece of paper.
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My experience with Jenni the career counsellor was exceptional…The feedback was so helpful. She was encouraging too, and made me feel more sure about how to ‘sell myself’ to the target employers. I am very impressed with CAL’s careers hub – many resources that I will use. Thank you very much for your help.
– Samantha M.
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