University of Technology Sydney
Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
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.
Course overview
This course is tailored for those committed to social justice, seeking to lead and innovate in the not-for-profit and social enterprise sectors. Choose this course to become adept in creating impactful social solutions and managing organisations with a social mission. Distinctive in its approach, the course blends professional practice with academic rigour, culminating in hands-on capstone projects or internships that tackle real-world challenges.
Students acquire expertise in not-for-profit and social enterprise management, alongside essential general management skills to steer complex, purpose-driven organisations. Learning occurs through a combination of theoretical study and practical application, ensuring they emerge as a competent professional ready to make a significant social contribution.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete a total of 72 credit points made up of 11 subjects, comprising nine core subjects (54 credit points), one elective subject (six credit points) and either Industry Research Project or Internship Experience (12 credit points).
Each subject is valued at six CP, unless otherwise stated.
Complete all of the following subjects:
- Diversity and Inclusion
- 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
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Academic requirements
Applicants must have the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75 per cent of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included).
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for the Graduate Diploma in Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management or 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 six subject exemptions, of which four core subjects may 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 and justify innovative solutions that respond to community and business needs and have a social impact.
- Communicate information clearly, effectively and persuasively to a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Work effectively in teams and deliver negotiated project outcomes that contribute to social good.
- Implement and critically evaluate decisions to create positive outcomes for society, communities and the environment as social entrepreneurs, advocates and not-for-profit managers.
- Integrate advanced knowledge of complex not-for-profit and social enterprise concepts and technological skills to lead professional practice that contributes to social good.
- Critically reflect on ethical practice to influence professional capabilities to work with and for Indigenous peoples in 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.