C04371v4 Master of Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management (Extension)

Award(s): Master of Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management (MSINFPM)
CRICOS code: 096873A
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 96
Course EFTSL: 2
Location: City campus

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 individuals committed to social justice, aiming to equip them with the skills to lead not-for-profit and social enterprises effectively. Choose this program to gain a blend of best practices and insights into current and emerging sector trends, both in Australia and globally. Stand out with our distinctive approach, combining professional competence in social enterprise management with high-level general management skills for complex social good organisations.

Students acquire expertise in not-for-profit sector management, strategic thinking, and the ability to innovate for social impact. Our teaching methods include interactive sessions, case studies, and real-world projects or internships, ensuring practical, hands-on learning. Shape their professional path with elective subjects that align with their career goals, supported by our guidance on complementary course options.

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 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 in areas such as social and community welfare, environment advocacy, arts and culture, fundraising, education, international aid and development, professional associations and unions.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1	Develop and justify innovative solutions that respond to diverse 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	Synthesise 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 this course may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300). Satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Certificate allows students to articulate into the Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management (Extension).

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 two years of full-time or four years of part-time study.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 96 credit points made up of 15 subjects, comprising twelve core subjects (72 credit points), two electives subjects (12 credit points), and either Industry Research Project or Internship Experience (12 credit points).

Course completion requirements

STM91692 Core Subjects (MNFP Ext)		72cp
STM91383 Management Capstone stream		12cp
CBK92118 Electives (MNFP Ext)		12cp
Total		96cp

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
21964 Data, Evidence and Managerial Decision Making		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
21896 Diversity and Inclusion		6cp
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
21952 Sport for Social Impact		6cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
Spring session
21856 Career and Portfolio Planning		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
Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
21964 Data, Evidence and Managerial Decision Making		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21881 Advocacy and Social Change		6cp
21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits		6cp
21879 Measuring Social Impact		6cp
21896 Diversity and Inclusion		6cp
Spring session
21939 Event Creation Workshop		6cp
21856 Career and Portfolio Planning		6cp
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
Select 6 credit points of options		6cp
Year 3
Autumn session
21952 Sport for Social Impact		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

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 (Extension).