C04288v4 Master of Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management

Award(s): Master of Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management (MSINFPM)
CRICOS code: 084676E (Autumn Spring); 113415D (Summer)
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 72
Course EFTSL: 1.5
Location: City campus

Notes

Commonwealth Supported Places

There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available in this course, which are competitive and awarded based on merit. To be considered for a CSP, applicants must:

Indicate their interest in a CSP on their application.
Apply on time in line with CSP deadlines (it is recommended applicants apply early as applications are assessed progressively).

Eligible applicants must accept their offer by the lapse date to retain their place. For application deadlines and information, please refer to Postgraduate courses with Commonwealth Supported Places.

Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Pathway course
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information

Overview

This course is tailored for those committed to social justice, seeking to lead and innovate in the not-for-profit and social enterprise sectors. Choose this course to become adept in creating impactful social solutions and managing organisations with a social mission. Distinctive in its approach, the course blends professional practice with academic rigour, culminating in hands-on capstone projects or internships that tackle real-world challenges.

Students acquire expertise in not-for-profit and social enterprise management, alongside essential general management skills to steer complex, purpose-driven organisations. Learning occurs through a combination of theoretical study and practical application, ensuring they emerge as a competent professional ready to make a significant social contribution.

Course aims

The course provides theories, models and practical case studies in order to understand the complex nature of not-for-profit organisations including grant writing, fundraising, volunteer management, advocacy, and the skills to measure social impact. Students also develop an understanding of the social economy and its economic and political context, and are introduced to ways of thinking systematically about the challenges facing society while developing innovative solutions to address these challenges.

Career options

Career options include managing not-for-profit organisations or social enterprises, 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, fundraising, education, international aid and development.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1	Develop and justify innovative solutions that respond to community and business needs, and have a social impact
2.1	Communicate information clearly, effectively and persuasively to a diverse range of stakeholders
2.2	Work effectively in teams and deliver negotiated project outcomes that contribute to social good
3.1	Implement and critically evaluate decisions to create positive outcomes for society, communities, and the environment as social entrepreneurs, advocates and not-for-profit managers
4.1	Integrate advanced knowledge of complex not-for-profit and social enterprise concepts and technological skills to lead professional practice that contributes to social good
5.1	Critically reflect on ethical practice to influence professional capabilities to work with and for Indigenous peoples in management professions

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C07019 Graduate Diploma in Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management or C11024 Graduate Certificate in Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Pathway course

Students who do not meet the requirements to gain entry into the Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management (C11024) offered on a part-time basis or the Graduate Certificate in Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300) offered on a full-time basis. Satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Certificate allows students to articulate into the Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.

Recognition of prior learning

Students may be granted a maximum of six subject exemptions, of which four core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study. For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Course duration and attendance

The course may be completed in one-and-a-half years of full-time or three years of part-time study.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 72 credit points made up of 11 subjects, comprising nine core subjects (54 credit points), one elective subject (6 credit points), and either Industry Research Project or Internship Experience (12 credit points).

Course completion requirements

STM91691 Core Subjects (MNFP)		54cp
STM91383 Management Capstone stream		12cp
CBK92117 Electives (MNFP)		6cp
Total		72cp

Course program

A typical course program is provided below, showing the recommended study sequence to ensure completion of the course within the expected duration.

Not all subjects are offered every session. Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.

Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21896 Diversity and Inclusion		6cp
21879 Measuring Social Impact		6cp
21881 Advocacy and Social Change		6cp
Spring session
21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
21939 Event Creation Workshop		6cp
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:		12cp
21890 Industry Research Project	12cp
26799 Internship Experience	12cp
Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
21939 Event Creation Workshop		6cp
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21881 Advocacy and Social Change		6cp
21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
21879 Measuring Social Impact		6cp
Spring session
21896 Diversity and Inclusion		6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:		12cp
21890 Industry Research Project	12cp
26799 Internship Experience	12cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
Autumn commencing, part time
Year 1
Autumn session
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21879 Measuring Social Impact		6cp
Spring session
21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
21939 Event Creation Workshop		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21881 Advocacy and Social Change		6cp
21896 Diversity and Inclusion		6cp
Spring session
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
Year 3
Autumn session
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
Spring session
Select 12 credit points from the following:		12cp
21890 Industry Research Project	12cp
26799 Internship Experience	12cp
Spring commencing, part time
Year 1
Spring session
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21879 Measuring Social Impact		6cp
21881 Advocacy and Social Change		6cp
Spring session
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
21939 Event Creation Workshop		6cp
Year 3
Autumn session
21896 Diversity and Inclusion		6cp
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
Spring session
21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
Year 4
Autumn session
Select 12 credit points from the following:		12cp
21890 Industry Research Project	12cp
26799 Internship Experience	12cp

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management (C11024) or Graduate Certificate in Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300), the Graduate Diploma in Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management (C07019), and the Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management.