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Certificate IV in International Trade

Course Code: KBSB41107 CRICOS Code: 065956K

Duration	Campus and Intake	Fee*
6 Month/s (Typically students will take this course in combination with the Diploma of International Business (BSB50807) and the Advanced Diploma of Business (International Business) (21613VIC), resulting in a total duration of 18 months.)	Hawthorn (Term 1, Term 3)	A$6,100 (total for 2012)

*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

About the course

Course Description:

This course focuses on the various strategies involved in moving into overseas markets and the methods utilised in engaging in overseas business. At the Certificate IV stage, the emphasis is placed on areas such as transportation, customs, marketing, cultural differences, the international trade environment, logistics and economics.

Aims & Objectives:

The course aims to provide knowledge, skills, and attributes for participants wishing to buy and sell goods and services on the international market, and gives insight and training for those who wish to continue study to become customs officers and clerks, or import/export forwarders.

Course Structure:

The Certificate IV in International Trade is the first stage in the Advanced Diploma of International Business, which also incorporates the Diploma of International Business.

Units of Study:

Cluster One: International marketing and trade law

BSBINT405B Apply knowledge of import/export conventions, laws and finance

BSBINT409B Plan for international trade

Cluster Two:    International research
BSBINT401B    Research international business opportunities
BSBMKG415A  Research international markets

BSBWRT401A Write complex documents

Cluster Three: Marketing and presentation

BSBMKG414A Undertake marketing activities
BSBCMM401A Make a Presentation

Addional Units

BSBMKG416A Market goods and services internationally

BSBINM401A Implement workplace information system

BSBINT501A Forecast international market and business needs

Employment Outcomes

Career opportunities:

Clerical positions relating to export documentation, sales or shipping.

How To Apply

How to apply:

Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

English Language Requirements:

Satisfactory completion of the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level certificate at the Pathways level (EAP 4: Pathways -60%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 527 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL Computer-based) minimum score of 196 (with Written Writing score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 71 with no band less than 18.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

Find Out More

For further information:

Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

Information Sessions:

Visit our Meet Us page to see when we are visiting your home country (or here in Australia)

Scholarships:

A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.