C07019v7 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 advanced knowledge of not for profit management concepts and practices, including Indigenous perspectives, to inform professional practice in national and international contexts |
| 2.1 | Apply critical thinking skills to develop options that respond to community, Indigenous and professional needs within a not for profit context |
| 3.1 | Construct and employ effective and empathetic multi-media communications for a diverse range of audiences |
| 3.2 | Interact with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively in teams and deliver agreed project outcomes |
| 4.1 | Apply principles of law, ethics and sustainability, and Indigenous protocols for the use of cultural material as managers |
| 5.1 | Apply professional knowledge, including Indigenous business values, and technical skills within not for profit management practice |
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; or CAE: 176-184.
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 five 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 subjects, comprising one core subject (6 credit points), six specialist subjects (36 credit points) and one elective subject (6 credit points).
Course completion requirements
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp | |
| Select 42 credit points of options: | 42cp | |
| CBK91840 Elective (Not-for-profit and Social Enterprise) | 6cp | |
| 21881 Advocacy and Social Change | 6cp | |
| 21767 Contemporary Contexts for Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise | 6cp | |
| 21939 Event Creation Workshop | 6cp | |
| 21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Events and Not-for-Profits | 6cp | |
| 21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits | 6cp | |
| 21879 Measuring Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21817 Volunteer Management | 6cp | |
| 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 | ||
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp | |
| 21767 Contemporary Contexts for Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise | 6cp | |
| 21817 Volunteer Management | 6cp | |
| 21881 Advocacy and Social Change | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Events and Not-for-Profits | 6cp | |
| 21879 Measuring Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21939 Event Creation Workshop | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp | |
| 21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Events and Not-for-Profits | 6cp | |
| 21879 Measuring Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21939 Event Creation Workshop | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21767 Contemporary Contexts for Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise | 6cp | |
| 21817 Volunteer Management | 6cp | |
| 21881 Advocacy and Social Change | 6cp | |
| 21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits | 6cp | |
| Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp | |
| 21767 Contemporary Contexts for Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Events and Not-for-Profits | 6cp | |
| 21879 Measuring Social Impact | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21817 Volunteer Management | 6cp | |
| 21881 Advocacy and Social Change | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21939 Event Creation Workshop | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp | |
| 21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Events and Not-for-Profits | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21767 Contemporary Contexts for Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise | 6cp | |
| 21817 Volunteer Management | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21879 Measuring Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21939 Event Creation Workshop | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21881 Advocacy and Social Change | 6cp | |
| 21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits | 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), the Graduate Diploma in Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management, and the Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management (C04288).
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Business School on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
email business@uts.edu.au
Business (Postgraduate)