C04288v2 Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management
Award(s): Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management (MNFPSocEntM)CRICOS code: 084676E
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 72
Course EFTSL: 1.5
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Pathway course
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
Overview
The Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise 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 justice, enabling them to develop innovative solutions that have social impact. With this in mind, the program includes subjects that seek 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.
This course aims to produce graduates with professional competence in the specialist area of not-for-profit and social enterprise management, as well as high-level general management competencies needed to develop or manage complex organisations involved in the production of social good.
The course has a strong focus on professional practice, including two innovative capstone subjects – Industry Research Capstone or Internship Experience Capstone – which allow students to work either on or with contemporary industry issues and opportunities.
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 | Integrate advanced knowledge of complex not-for-profit management concepts and practices, including Indigenous perspectives, to inform professional practice in national and international contexts |
| 2.1 | Apply critical thinking and advanced analytical skills to develop creative solutions that respond to community, Indigenous and professional needs, and meet challenges in managing a not for profit organisation |
| 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 | Evaluate and apply principles of law, ethics and sustainability, and Indigenous protocols for the use of cultural material as managers |
| 5.1 | Apply advanced professional knowledge, including Indigenous business values, and technical skills empathetically in not-for-profit management practice |
| 5.2 | Execute a substantial research-based or professionally focused not-for-profit and social enterprise management project |
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.
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), or the Graduate Diploma in Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management (C07019). Satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Certificate, or satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Diploma, allows students to articulate into the Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management.
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be granted a maximum of eight 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 eight core subjects (48 credit points), two electives subjects (12 credit points), and either Industry Research Project or Internship Experience (12 credit points).
Course completion requirements
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp | |
| 21881 Advocacy and Social Change | 6cp | |
| 21767 Contemporary Contexts for Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise | 6cp | |
| 21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Events and Not-for-Profits | 6cp | |
| 21879 Measuring Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21817 Volunteer Management | 6cp | |
| 21939 Event Creation Workshop | 6cp | |
| 21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits | 6cp | |
| STM91383 Management Capstone stream | 12cp | |
| CBK91838 Elective (Not-for-profit and Social Enterprise) | 12cp | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| 21890 Industry Research Project | 12cp | |
| 26799 Internship Experience | 12cp | |
| 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 | ||
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| 21939 Event Creation Workshop | 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| 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), the Graduate Diploma in Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management (C07019), and the Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management.
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Business School on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
email business@uts.edu.au
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