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    Graduate Certificate in Social Impact
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    Graduate Certificate in Social Impact

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Certificate

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    0100131

    Campuses

    Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
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    Duration 7 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 30,000  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Graduate Certificate in Social Impact

    About

    The Graduate Certificate in Social Impact is designed for the next generation of highly skilled leaders from across sectors – not-for-profit, government, for-profit, large, and small – with a desire to drive positive social change.

    The program focuses on building professional capacity in how managers and entrepreneurs lead, organise, innovate, finance, scale, change and transition organisations to deliver greater social impact.

    With interest growing in the concept of a social license to operate (SLO), you will explore how corporates can operate at the intersection of profit and purpose by incorporating social impacts into their strategies.

    You will enhance your understanding of the powerful dynamics of the new social economy with its goal of transforming existing economic models to address a range of societal challenges.

    In this respect, you will acquire knowledge of the latest global trends in economic thinking and practice and how these can propel a just transition towards a sustainable and inclusive economy.

    Moreover, you will gain an in-depth understanding of how business, social enterprise, government, foundations and community organisations can work together to create a values-led economy.

    Study at Australia’s #1 Business School

    UNSW Business School has been ranked the #1 business school in Australia by AFR BOSS for the last two years in a row*. That means our business education leads the way in career impact, quality and reputation, giving you a strong competitive advantage. Our career-focused education equips you for long-term success and empowers you to become an adaptive thinker to thrive in a fast-changing world. Further, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and be taught by world-class teachers and academics.

    *AFR BOSS 2023 Best Business School Rankings

    Shape your study to suit your goals

    If you’re a busy professional or live outside Sydney, this course gives you the convenience to shape your study around your needs. The entire course takes less than a year to complete. Choose between studying either online or on campus, face-to-face – whichever works for you best.

    Gain a strong competitive edge with employability

    UNSW students are sought after by employers, having been recognised for producing the Most Employable Graduates in the AFR Top100 Future Leaders Awards* for four consecutive years. Plus, studying social impact at UNSW means you’ll become part of an urgently required new generation of global leaders with a socially conscious framework.

    *AFR Top 100 Future Leaders Awards 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Calculator and a minimum of 2 year's work experience
    • Or, Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in government, corporate or not-for-profit sector.
    • Students must provide a detailed resume (outlining relevant competencies and achievements) and evidence of other academic and professional qualifications.

    English Program Requirements

     

    You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

    If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.

    If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

    • English language tests and university English courses
    • Prior study in the medium of English
    • Other qualifications

    If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College’s Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

    For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page. 

    Career

    Future careers

    The Graduate Certificate in Social Impact is ideal for professionals who wish to obtain a fundamental grounding in the theory and practice of social change to build and lead future enterprises.

    As we witness an accelerating economic relationship – and a blurring of the boundaries – between government, business and the not-for-profit sector, the world needs leaders with the knowledge and critical thinking skills to catalyse powerful social innovation.

    When you study for a Graduate Certificate in Social Impact you will attain the expertise and confidence to progress your career and/or lead your organisation in demonstrating positive social change.

    Your education is shaped by industry leaders and world-class academics – experts who recognise the future will present career opportunities that don’t exist today – and your potential professional network extends to more than 90,000 Business School alumni worldwide.

    UNSW Business School offers students a suite of professional development with Career Accelerator industry networking and mentoring opportunities.

    Potential careers

    • Executive roles in not-for-profit and community organisations
    • Public sector managers and leaders
    • Social policy managers in the corporate sector
    • Social entrepreneurs
    • Foundation executives and managers
    • Business executives and administrators
    • Corporate community engagement executives and professionals
    • Social and ethical investment professionals

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 30,000 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
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