Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management

Course Details

This course reflects best practice, current issues and emerging trends in not-for-profit and social enterprise, and has been designed for individuals who are passionate about social innovation and social justice, enabling them to develop innovative solutions that have social impact. The course is particularly relevant to policy-makers, senior managers, and chief executives of social economy, community, public and/or third sector organisations. It also applies to those seeking to apply business and management principles to help a wider range of organisations - governments, businesses and social ventures - thereby creating economic and social value concurrently. This course offers advanced insights into social entrepreneurship and social innovation as drivers of not-for-profit, community-oriented enterprises. Career options include managing non-government or not-for-profit organisations, working in the field of corporate social responsibility, or in government, particularly in roles that work with community or not-for-profit organisations such as: social and community welfare; environment advocacy; arts and culture; fundraising; education; international aid and development; professional associations and unions.

Qualification: Master Degree (By Coursework)

Course structure: All students must complete a total of 72 credit points made up of 12 subjects, comprising four core subjects (24 credit points), a specialisation in not-for-profit and social enterprise management comprising five subjects (30 credit points) and three elective subjects (18 credit points). The course may be completed in one-and-a-half years of full-time or three years of part-time study.

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management, the Graduate Diploma in Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management, and the Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management.