Graduate Certificate in Social Impact (40260)
The University of Western Australia
About
UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.
In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.
Contact Future Students for more information.This course is designed for senior, middle and emerging management in the not-for-profit or 'community benefit' sector.
The units have been formulated specifically for this course.
Structure
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
|---|
| T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; NS = non-standard teaching period |
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Take all units (24 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2 | MGMT5514 | Demonstrating Social Impact | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Business Administration (coursework) or the Graduate Certificate in Social Impact; or approval from The Business School only, which will be determined with regard to relevant documented professional work experience. | lectures/seminars/workshops: 4 sessions (7–8 hours each) and 2 sessions (3 hours each) |
| T1 | MGMT5516 | Social Impact: Entrepreneurs and Social Innovation | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Business Administration (coursework) or the Graduate Certificate in Social Impact; or approval from The Business School only, which will be determined with regard to relevant documented professional work experience. | |
| NS | MGMT5517 | Leadership for Social Impact | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Business Administration (coursework) or the Graduate Certificate in Social Impact; or approval from The Business School only, which will be determined with regard to relevant documented professional work experience. Incompatibility: MGMT5623 Leadership Effectiveness | lectures/seminars/workshops: 5 sessions (7–8 hours each) |
| NS | MGMT5518 | Social Investment and Philanthropy | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Business Administration (coursework) or the Graduate Certificate in Social Impact; or approval from The Business School only, which will be determined with regard to relevant documented professional work experience. | lectures/seminars/workshops: 5 sessions (7–8 hours each) |
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Entry requirements
4.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
(2) significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
Institution
