Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Today’s marketplace for the social venture is overcrowded.

There are so many worthwhile initiatives seeking sponsorship, grants and the community dollar.

In this competitive environment, entrepreneurship and innovation are emerging as key to gaining not-for-profit funding.

The Graduate Certificate is a 12-unit program including 6 units of core courses and 6 units of electives.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

You can find the academic program rules for this degree under the Faculty of the Professions rules.

Areas of Specialisation

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Example Study Plan

Core Courses ENTREP 5036 Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset ENTREP 7019 Social Entrepreneurship Electives Courses to the value of 6 units from the following: ENTREP 5038 New Venture Creation  ENTREP 7022 Creativity and Innovation  ENTREP 7027 Foresight and Social Change  PROJMGNT 5021 Project Management Fundamentals   The availability of all courses is conditional on the availability of staff and facilities.

Assessment

Assessment consists of a combination of group and individual work. The format varies across courses and may be in the form of oral presentations, written and/or practical assignments, quizzes and class participation.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

Graduates may be interested in starting up their own social ventures, providing high level advice and expertise to government and/or non-government organisations either as employees or advisors.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

Adelaide Graduate Attributes

1. Deep discipline knowledge
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Teamwork and communication skills
4. Career and leadership readiness
5. Intercultural and ethical competency
6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Manager / Business Management, Arts Administrator, Business Consultant, Business Development Manager, Business Management, CEO, Natural Resource Manager, Commercialisation Manager, Entrepreneur, Social Worker, Startup Founder, General Manager, Strategist, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Innovation Manager