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 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 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 | ||
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 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 Events and Not-for-Profits | 6cp | |
| 21939 Event Creation Workshop | 6cp | |
| 21854 Creative Problem Solving | 6cp | |
| 21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers | 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 | |
| 21939 Event Creation Workshop | 6cp | |
| 21854 Creative Problem Solving | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21881 Advocacy and Social Change | 6cp | |
| 21879 Measuring Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers | 6cp | |
| 21895 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
| Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp | |
| 21879 Measuring Social Impact | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for 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 | |
| 21895 Business and Social Impact | 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| 21854 Creative Problem Solving | 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).
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)