Business Management Course

Our business management course prepares you to plan, launch, and scale creative ventures, whether you are building your own label or studio or driving innovation within established organisations. Real-world learning, collaboration, and design thinking form the core of each unit, so you develop practical skills that turn creative concepts into measurable outcomes.

Industry projects, mentorship, and cross-disciplinary experiences show how creativity and business strategy operate together across sectors like fashion, media, and design. You graduate ready to lead with innovation and ethical practice, equipped for a career that delivers lasting impact across creative industries.

Business management students at LCI Melbourne work alongside designers, artists, and innovators on brand-building projects, creative start-ups, and small-business launches. Industry collaborations, mentorship from practicing founders, and live briefs give you hands-on experience that builds a portfolio of real commercial outcomes before graduation.

LCI Melbourne's boutique Collingwood campus provides studios, presentation spaces, and regular networking events that connect you directly with Melbourne's creative sector. You pitch to industry experts, develop investor-ready business plans, and collaborate across disciplines, so you graduate equipped to launch your own venture or lead innovation within established organisations.

At LCI Melbourne, learning is designed to be flexible, creative, and industry-focused. Our trimester structure allows you to complete your degree at an accelerated pace, with three 12-week teaching periods per year, so you can graduate sooner and step confidently into your creative career.

Exploration Units

Explore the creative industries from every angle. Build your entrepreneurial mindset and learn how to connect creativity with opportunity. These units help you develop the confidence, communication skills, and business insight to shape your personal brand and career across today’s evolving creative landscape.

• Design History & Culture (AXC111)
• Design & Well-being (ELE002)
• Accounting for Entrepreneurs (ELE003)
• Introduction to E-Commerce (ELE004)
• Design Technology: Graphic & Digital Design (APG121)

Entrepreneurial Laboratory Workshops

Turn big ideas into bold ventures. In our entrepreneurial labs, you’ll research and develop creative business solutions that stand out in competitive markets. Learn through industry mentorship and real-world application as you transform imagination into innovation.

• Entrepreneurship Fundamentals (ENT01)
• Marketing Principles (MKT01)
• Social Entrepreneurship Beyond Profit (ENT02)
• Global Entrepreneurship (ENT03)
• Start-Up Lab – New Venture Creation (ENT04)
• Business Innovation Lab (ENT05)

Enterprise Units

Understand how creativity drives global business. Explore brand strategy, innovation, and cultural trends to apply strategic thinking to your own projects. These units build your ability to make informed decisions and succeed in fast-moving industries.

• Design Thinking for Business (BUS01)
• Brand Strategy (ELE001)
• Social Trend Forecasting (AXC121)
• Management Fundamentals (BUS03)
• Managing Finance (BUS04)
• People & Culture (BUS05)
• Business Digital & Disruption (BUS06)
• Business Systems & Supply Chain (BUS07)
• Project Management (BUS08)
• Leadership & Management (BUS09)

Professional Practice

Connect with industry mentors and real-world experiences that prepare you for the future. Professional Practice will help you to build your entrepreneurial toolkit, refine your professional communication, and gain insights to thrive in creative business. These units give you the edge to launch your career or your own venture.

• Professional Practice & Systems (BPC351)
• Business Principles (ACC241)
• Professional Placement 1 (APE241)
• Personal & Professional Practice (BPC361)
• Professional Placement 2 (PE242)