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

What you will study

Students must complete a total of 48 credit points made up of eight core subjects. Each subject is valued at six credit points.

Core subjects

• Creative Problem Solving
• Business and Social Impact
• Managing Staff and Volunteers
• Advocacy and Social Change
• Event Creation Workshop
• Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits
• Measuring Social Impact
• Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits

Entry requirements

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).

Relevant professional experience refers to any current work experience in which you have developed skills, knowledge and competencies directly related to the course for which you are applying. This includes roles such as managers, professionals, technicians, community, personal service, clerical, administrative, or sales workers across various industries.

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for the Graduate Certificate in Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management.

English language requirements

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.
• TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21.
• AE5: Pass.
• PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50.
• C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

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. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

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.

Learning outcomes

• Develop innovative solutions that respond to community and business needs and have a social impact.
• Communicate information clearly and effectively to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Work effectively in teams and deliver agreed project outcomes that contribute to social good.
• Implement decisions to create positive outcomes for society, communities and the environment as social entrepreneurs, advocates and not-for-profit managers.
• Apply advanced knowledge of not-for-profit and social enterprise concepts and technological skills to lead professional practice that contributes to social good.
• Critically evaluate professional practice to inform capabilities to work with and for Indigenous Australians across management professions.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated tuition fee per session in 2025: $14,930 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The estimated fee is calculated based on a study load of 24 credit points per session.

Tuition fees are charged:

• Based on the particular course in which you are enrolled.
• Based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled.
• At the rates set for the current year and revised annually.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.