This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base in international business management and demonstrate a range of managerial skills to ensure that international business activities are conducted effectively in an organisation or business area. Typically they would have responsibility for the work of other staff and lead teams in conducting international business activities.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
export manager
import manager
trade manager.
Subjects
Total number of units = 8
8 elective units
5 elective units must be selected from the Group A units listed below.
1 elective unit must be selected from either the Group A units or Group B units listed below.
2 elective units may be selected from the Group A or Group B units listed below, from this Training Package or from any current accredited course or endorsed Training Package at this qualification level or Certificate IV or Advanced Diploma level.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Group A
Financial administration
BSBFIA501A Report on finances related to international business
Marketing
BSBMKG511A Analyse data from international markets
BSBMKG512A Forecast international market and business needs
BSBMKG513A Promote products and services to international markets
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
BSB41107 Certificate IV in International Trade or other relevant qualification
or
with vocational experience working in an international business environment but without formal international business qualifications.
Pathways from the qualification
BSB60207 Advanced Diploma of Business or other Advanced Diploma qualifications
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability skill
Industry or enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
communicating ideas and information taking into consideration international clients' diverse social and cultural needs
developing international business networks and maintaining relationships domestically and internationally
using excellent interpersonal skills and producing a wide range of reports and visual presentations
Teamwork
coaching and mentoring staff and others in conducting businesses in new and unusual environments
defining performance measures and working collaboratively with team members
delegating and briefing various personnel on their roles and responsibilities regarding the implementation of organisational plans
managing and providing feedback on individual and team performance
Problem-solving
assessing the financial viability of new opportunities and matching organisational capability with market needs
developing a range of options in response to difficulties arising from conducting business in a complex environment
Initiative and enterprise
developing new approaches and innovative strategies to increase performance
identifying new and emerging opportunities for the business and developing strategies to capitalise on them
Planning and organising
allocating resources to meet organisational requirements
collecting, collating and analysing information using appropriate workplace business systems
evaluating and assessing product performance in international markets
planning for contingencies to ensure client needs are met
Self-management
managing own time effectively
meeting compliance requirements
working within organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements
Learning
determining staff needs for re-training or induction to new systems, and new skill development
providing learning and development opportunities to team members
updating own knowledge on social, economic, political and business trends in international environments
Technology
creating presentations using a range of media
using business technology, such as computers, word processing and document management software
using online technologies for research and marketing purposes