All impactful business projects and operations begin with the making of a decision.
The Microcredential in Business Decision-Making and Analysis explores the theories and principles of strategic decision-making. It is designed to help develop your awareness and competency in making thorough, insightful, effective, and creative strategic decisions that are in line with organisational resources and capabilities.
Learning Outcomes
Following completion of this unit, participants will be able to:
- Describe the key phases of strategic and operational decision-making processes and assess the effectiveness of decision-making within an organisation
- Identify and apply appropriate rational, quantitative, qualitative, intuitive, and creative approaches to making ethical strategic decisions
- Recognise the different forms of bias that can inhibit effective decision-making and ways that they may be overcome
- Act independently or collaboratively as a member of a decision-making group in the process of making business decisions
- Apply a systems or holistic perspective to the development and implementation of business decisions within an organisation
- Demonstrate a high order of skill in analysis, critical thinking, communication, and professional application
- Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in the application of knowledge and skills to new situations, to resolve problems, and to think rigorously and independently
What is a Microcredential?
Microcredentials are certifications of assessed competency in high-demand skillsets and knowledge areas that are industry-recognised and can be achieved in shorter timeframes than other AQF award qualifications. Aligned with the individual units of our MBA+ program, a Microcredential from AIM demonstrates the high standard of learning you have achieved and bolsters your career outcomes. On successful completion, share your Microcredential on LinkedIn and other digital platforms to display your growing professional value to current and future employers.
Your Microcredential can stand alone as an independent credential or be used as recognition towards an ABS postgraduate qualification.
Learn Online
with Expert
Instructors
Progress online through theory study over 7 weeks guided by learning experts
Complete
Three
Assessments
Test and demonstrate your understanding of curriculum with online facilitator-marked assessments
Earn a
Respected
Credential
Complete your study and gain a highly recognised and respected credential
Seize
Your Career
Future
Leverage your Microcredential with current and future employers to demonstrate your skills and commitment to development.
Is this Microcredential right for you?
This Microcredential is for people who want to confidently, accurately, and regularly make business decisions that are of immeasurable value, whether in the moment when reacting to changes or with deep consideration for long-term strategy.
You can study this Microcredential as a standalone course or stack it together with other related Microcredentials to build towards ABS postgraduate qualifications, such as:
- Graduate Certificate in Business
- Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship
- Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Strategy
- Graduate Certificate in Marketing Management
- Graduate Certificate in Operational Excellence
- Graduate Certificate in Project Management
- Graduate Diploma in Management
- Master of Business Administration
Learn it. Earn it. Share it.
Upon successfully completing the Microcredential in Business Decision-Making and Analysis, you will be awarded with a digital certificate to recognise your high standard of learning and commitment to professional development. You can print your certificate or share it digitally, such as on LinkedIn or your personal resume, to demonstrate your ability to your peers and current or future employers.
Online Delivery Mode
Online course - 7 weeks
This unit is delivered fully online and students receive support from expert facilitators in the form of feedback to drive progress.
Our state-of-the-art online learning management system, myABS, offers a community approach to self-directed study and provides students with the opportunity to share their experiences, ideas, and questions through features such as live chat forums and integrated social media platforms.
Designed to accommodate the schedule of full-time working professional, this unit is highly accessible and provides a guided experience for students.
Assessment
There are three assessment tasks for this Microcredential.
| Assessment Task | Due Date | Length | % of Overall Grade Period |
| Report | Week 3 | 2000 – 2500 words | 35% |
| Report | Week 7 | 3000 – 3500 words | 50% |
| Engagement and Participation |
Ongoing but completed by Week 7 | 10 multiple choice questions per topic | 15% |
Additional Information
What’s included?
- Access to myABS.
- Downloadable course notes.
- Downloadable tools and resources
Payment Method
We require full payment to be made upfront prior to accessing the online short course.
Separate Terms and Conditions and Cancellation Policies apply for AIM Business School Microcredentials.
Credit Transfer
If you wish to transfer the credit of a successfully completed Postgraduate Microcredential to a qualification, please note that it is subject to our Credit and RPL Policy as described in these Terms and Conditions.
Login Restriction Statement
Unique log-in details are provided to each student. Students must not share their log in details with other students.
Payment Options
We require full payment to be made upfront prior to attending the training. Payment options we offer include:
- Credit Card (Visa/MasterCard/Amex)
- Direct Deposit (EFT)
