Foundation Studies - Certificate IV - Business (105430E)

Program overview

Foundation Studies - Certificate IV - Business (105430E) is a foundation or pathway program in business and management at Phoenix Academy, a public institution in Perth, Western Australia, Australia, founded in 1989.

First-year tuition is listed at 20,500 AUD and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2028.

Cost of the first year

Plan for about 50,210 AUD for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. The visa application charge and the living-cost figure are set by the government and have changed in recent years. Tuition varies widely by provider and course. Use the Home Affairs pages for the current visa charge and funds requirement.

Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.

How the tuition compares in Australia

Our directory lists 174 foundation or pathway programs in business and management at 12 schools in Australia. Their median first-year tuition is 20,080 AUD, and the middle half cost between 14,890 AUD and 34,133 AUD.

At 20,500 AUD, Foundation Studies - Certificate IV - Business (105430E) is 2% above the median, in the middle of the range. The full range runs from 5,200 AUD to 48,000 AUD.

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Plan for the Jan 2028 intake

Working back from a Jan 2028 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. The main intakes are February or March and July, with some providers adding more. Plan your application several months ahead.

Entry requirements and documents

Phoenix Academy sets the exact entry requirements for Foundation Studies - Certificate IV - Business (105430E). For a foundation or pathway, applicants usually need the following.

Providers and the visa accept a range of tests such as IELTS, TOEFL and PTE Academic, with minimums that depend on the course and provider.

• Class 10 and 12 marksheets, or your most recent qualification.
• A short personal statement.
• English test results at the level the pathway sets.
• A valid passport.
• English test results, unless the school waives them.

Student visa: Student visa (subclass 500)

Students from India need a Student visa (subclass 500) to study in Australia. Department of Home Affairs decides the application.

The subclass 500 visa requires an enrolment at a registered provider, health cover for the stay and evidence that you are a genuine student with enough money. Policy settings for international students have changed often, so use the Home Affairs pages as the source of truth.

• Choose a course at a provider registered for international students and apply for admission.
• Accept the offer, pay the required deposit and receive the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
• Arrange Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the stay.
• Prepare the genuine student statement, financial evidence, English evidence and identity documents, then apply online.

• Study in Australia: full visa guide
• Home Affairs: Student visa (subclass 500)
• Home Affairs: Temporary Graduate visa (485)

After you graduate

Eligible graduates may apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). Eligibility depends on the qualification, the visa stream and age limits, and settings have changed, so read the current requirements.

How to apply with Study Spectra

• Send us your marksheets, English test result (or test plan) and budget.
• We check your profile against Foundation Studies - Certificate IV - Business (105430E) and suggest alternatives if it is a stretch.
• We prepare your statement of purpose and documents, and submit the application.
• When the offer arrives, we help with the deposit, funds evidence and the student visa file.

Questions students ask

How much is the tuition for Foundation Studies - Certificate IV - Business (105430E)?

First-year tuition is listed at 20,500 AUD. Living costs are extra; Phoenix Academy estimates 29,710 AUD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.

What is the application fee?

This program lists no application fee.

When is the next intake?

The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2028. Start your application about eight months before that.

Is Foundation Studies - Certificate IV - Business (105430E) a degree?

It is listed as a foundation or pathway. Check with the school what qualification it awards and whether it leads to further study or work rights.

Which visa do I need to study in Australia?

You need a Student visa (subclass 500), decided by Department of Home Affairs. Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.

Can Study Spectra help me apply?

Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Phoenix Academy, then help with the visa. The first call is free.

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