Master of Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management

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Commonwealth Supported Places

There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available in this course, which are competitive and awarded based on merit. To be considered for a CSP, applicants must:

• Indicate their interest in a CSP on their application.
• Apply on time in line with CSP deadlines (it is recommended applicants apply early as applications are assessed progressively).

Eligible applicants must accept their offer by the lapse date to retain their place. For application deadlines and information, please refer to Postgraduate courses with Commonwealth Supported Places.

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 programme 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. You will 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 you emerge as a competent professional ready to make a significant social contribution.

Find out more about Why Not-for-Profit.

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.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C07019 Graduate Diploma in Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management or C11024 Graduate Certificate in Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management.

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; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

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.

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C07019 Graduate Diploma in Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management or C11024 Graduate Certificate in Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.