The administration professional is no longer stuck at a desk pushing paper, but can now develop skills in a wide range of professions and industries.

Build your computing, organisational and people skills, and enhance your career opportunities in diverse fields such as management, IT, HR and public relations.

Gain skills in various specialist areas, including:

  • customer service and people skills
  • staff supervision and team management
  • computing and software applications
  • database management
  • basic finance and bookkeeping
  • legal administration or paralegal
  • office management
  • government or business administration
  • project management
  • professional development
  • conference management

Some particular highlights of these courses include:

  • NMIT has pathway arrangements between our Administration courses and Business courses at La Trobe University
  • You will undertake two weeks work experience as part of some the course, which often leads to ongoing employment
  • Employers tend to contact the department when looking for administration assistants

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Available Courses (7)

Associate Degree of Accounting

The Associate Degree of Accounting now leads directly into the Bachelor of Accounting. The course covers subjects in the areas of law, information management, economics, statistics and management, accounting information systems, risk management and corporate governance, management accounting, company law, corporate accounting, financial management and taxation law compliance. NMIT staff come from a diverse range of academia and business and are highly qualified to deliver a quality program designed to meet student needs and industry demand.

Bachelor of Accounting

This course has been developed to meet the growing demand for business professionals with qualifications in the areas of accounting and sustainable business. It is ideal for those wishing to combine a mainstream accounting course with a sustainability and environmental management focus. The course includes traditional Accounting subjects covering General Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing and Taxation and Financial Management whilst at the same time providing a focus on environmental sustainability through subjects such as Introduction to Sustainability Studies, Environmental Law and Environmental Economics and Policy. Students who successfully complete an Associate Degree of Accounting are eligible to be accepted directly into the Bachelor of Accounting.

Certificate II in Business

VETiS
Kickstart your career in business while still at school - NMIT offers Certificate II in Business to schools only as part of the VET in Schools (VETiS) Program.

Diploma of Business

Commerce Department
Qualify with flexible online options - NMIT’s Diploma of Business is designed for students with experience and skills in a variety of business functions but lacking a formal education. Students will add to their existing skills by gaining a greater understanding of finance, IT, human resources, marketing, administration and project management. By being available online, the Diploma of Business provides students with the flexibility to study at their own pace and work around family and employment commitments.

Certificate III in Business Administration (Legal)

Start your career as a legal receptionist - be introduced to current law and its operations, practical clerical skills and search public records processes to start your career as a legal receptionist.

Certificate III in Business Administration (Medical)

Start your career in medical administration - gain the practical skills and knowledge required for medical administration in doctors’ clinics, specialist rooms or hospitals.

Certificate III in Business Administration Education

Work in the school office - learn the skills to work in administration in a variety of educational institutions for example primary or secondary schools.

Higher Ed. Courses (2)

Associate Degree of Accounting

The Associate Degree of Accounting now leads directly into the Bachelor of Accounting. The course covers subjects in the areas of law, information management, economics, statistics and management, accounting information systems, risk management and corporate governance, management accounting, company law, corporate accounting, financial management and taxation law compliance. NMIT staff come from a diverse range of academia and business and are highly qualified to deliver a quality program designed to meet student needs and industry demand.

Bachelor of Accounting

This course has been developed to meet the growing demand for business professionals with qualifications in the areas of accounting and sustainable business. It is ideal for those wishing to combine a mainstream accounting course with a sustainability and environmental management focus. The course includes traditional Accounting subjects covering General Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing and Taxation and Financial Management whilst at the same time providing a focus on environmental sustainability through subjects such as Introduction to Sustainability Studies, Environmental Law and Environmental Economics and Policy. Students who successfully complete an Associate Degree of Accounting are eligible to be accepted directly into the Bachelor of Accounting.

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