C07019v8 Graduate Diploma in Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management

Award(s): Graduate Diploma in Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management (GradDipNFPSocEntM)
CRICOS code: 032341C
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus

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

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise provides a broad overview of the not-for-profit sector and is designed to develop an understanding of the not-for-profit sector and the unique skills needed to effectively manage organisations that have a social purpose at their heart.

The course provides an avenue for students to gain theoretical and practical skills needed to operate within the not-for-profit sector. The course is industry-relevant and flexible study modes are typically offered.

Course aims

The Graduate Diploma in Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management is suitable for students wanting to strengthen their understanding of not-for-profit management. The course provides theories, models and practical case studies in order to understand the complex nature of the not-for-profit sector and socially driven work.

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	Apply critical thinking skills to develop creative solutions that respond to community, Indigenous and business needs, and have a social impact
2.1	Communicate information clearly, effectively and persuasively to a diverse range of stakeholders
2.2	Interact with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively in teams and deliver agreed project outcomes that contribute to the public good
3.1	Apply principles of law, ethics, sustainability and Indigenous values as advocates and not-for-profit managers
4.1	Apply advanced knowledge of not-for-profit and social enterprise concepts, including Indigenous perspectives, and technical skills to lead professional practice that contributes to the public good

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 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.

Recognition of prior learning

Students may be granted a maximum of four subject exemptions, of which two subjects can be approved from prior undergraduate study.

Course duration and attendance

The course duration is one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 48 credit points made up of eight core subjects.

Course completion requirements

STM91693 Core Subjects (GDNFPSEM)		48cp
Total		48cp

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
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
21881 Advocacy and Social Change		6cp
21879 Measuring Social Impact		6cp
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
Spring session
21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
21939 Event Creation Workshop		6cp
21896 Diversity and Inclusion		6cp
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
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
21896 Diversity and Inclusion		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21881 Advocacy and Social Change		6cp
21879 Measuring Social Impact		6cp
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
21854 Creative Problem Solving		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
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
21881 Advocacy and Social Change		6cp
Spring session
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
21896 Diversity and Inclusion		6cp
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
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
Spring session
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
21939 Event Creation Workshop		6cp
Year 3
Autumn session
21881 Advocacy and Social Change		6cp
21896 Diversity and Inclusion		6cp

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, and the Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management (C04288 or C04371).