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.
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
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course
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credit
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21900 Business Literacies and the Future
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6cp
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21881 Advocacy and Social Change
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6cp
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21767 Contemporary Contexts for Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise
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6cp
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21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Events and Not-for-Profits
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6cp
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21879 Measuring Social Impact
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6cp
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21817 Volunteer Management
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6cp
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21939 Event Creation Workshop
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6cp
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21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits
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6cp
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STM91383 Management Capstone stream
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12cp
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CBK91838 Elective (Not-for-profit and Social Enterprise)
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12cp
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Total
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72cp
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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
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course
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credit
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21900 Business Literacies and the Future
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6cp
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21767 Contemporary Contexts for Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise
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6cp
|
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21817 Volunteer Management
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6cp
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21881 Advocacy and Social Change
|
6cp
|
Spring session
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course
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credit
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21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Events and Not-for-Profits
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6cp
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21879 Measuring Social Impact
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6cp
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21939 Event Creation Workshop
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6cp
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Select 6 credit points of options
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6cp
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Year 2
Autumn session
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course
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credit
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21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits
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6cp
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Select 6 credit points of options
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6cp
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Select 12 credit points from the following:
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12cp
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21890 Industry Research Project
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26799 Internship Experience
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Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
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course
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credit
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21900 Business Literacies and the Future
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6cp
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|
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
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course
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credit
|
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21767 Contemporary Contexts for Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise
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6cp
|
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21817 Volunteer Management
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6cp
|
|
21881 Advocacy and Social Change
|
6cp
|
|
21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits
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6cp
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Spring session
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course
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credit
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Select 12 credit points of options
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12cp
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Select 12 credit points from the following:
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12cp
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21890 Industry Research Project
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|
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26799 Internship Experience
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|
Autumn commencing, part time
Year 1
Autumn session
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course
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credit
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21900 Business Literacies and the Future
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6cp
|
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21767 Contemporary Contexts for Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise
|
6cp
|
Spring session
|
course
|
credit
|
|
21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Events and Not-for-Profits
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6cp
|
|
21879 Measuring Social Impact
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6cp
|
Year 2
Autumn session
|
course
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credit
|
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21817 Volunteer Management
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6cp
|
|
21881 Advocacy and Social Change
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6cp
|
Spring session
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course
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credit
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Select 6 credit points of options
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6cp
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21939 Event Creation Workshop
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6cp
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Year 3
Autumn session
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course
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credit
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Select 6 credit points of options
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6cp
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21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits
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6cp
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Spring session
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course
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credit
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Select 12 credit points from the following:
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12cp
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21890 Industry Research Project
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|
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26799 Internship Experience
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|
Spring commencing, part time
Year 1
Spring session
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course
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credit
|
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21900 Business Literacies and the Future
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6cp
|
|
21778 Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Events and Not-for-Profits
|
6cp
|
Year 2
Autumn session
|
course
|
credit
|
|
21767 Contemporary Contexts for Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise
|
6cp
|
|
21817 Volunteer Management
|
6cp
|
Spring session
|
course
|
credit
|
|
21879 Measuring Social Impact
|
6cp
|
|
21939 Event Creation Workshop
|
6cp
|
Year 3
Autumn session
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course
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credit
|
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21881 Advocacy and Social Change
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6cp
|
|
21882 Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits
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6cp
|
Spring session
|
course
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credit
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Select 12 credit points of options
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12cp
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Year 4
Autumn session
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course
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credit
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Select 12 credit points from the following:
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12cp
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21890 Industry Research Project
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26799 Internship Experience
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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.
