Voluntary Sector Management -Master of Science
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    Voluntary Sector Management -Master of Science

    City, University of London
    City, University of London
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, London
    University Rank:#352
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    Duration24 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 10,061 / Year
    Next IntakeOctober 1, 2026

    Voluntary Sector Management -Master of Science

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    Overview

    Voluntary Sector Management MSc | PGDip Who is it for?

    You will have been working in the voluntary, community and charity sector for at least three years. You may alternatively have gained sound understanding of the sector through trusteeship or some other form of volunteering.

    This course is ideal for you if you want to follow an advanced route for management and career development opportunities that encourage higher standards of effectiveness within the sector.

    Accreditation

    Accredited by the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC).

      Course objectives

      This course is your complete development programme for performance in the third sector. You’ll study along a path that blends theory and practice around subjects such as managing people and quality, and leadership and managing change. You will develop a broad knowledge and conceptual base in organisational analysis, leadership and change.

      During your studies, you will be introduced to practical tools to help improve organisational effectiveness and individual performance in change management.

      You will also develop a broad knowledge and conceptual base in the field of quality management, people management and the management of multiple stakeholder needs. You’ll explore the application of practical tools to help implement quality assurance systems in a nonprofit organisation, and theory and tools for managing individual performance.

      Teaching staff

      Dr Justin Davis-Smith CBE

      Associate Professor In Voluntary Sector Management

      Justin Davis Smith is a Senior Lecturer and the academic leader on the MSc Voluntary Sector Management.

      He was previously Chief Executive of Volunteering England, Director of the Institute for Volunteering Research and Executive Director of Volunteering at NCVO. He has over 20 years researching and leading in the volunteering movement and has advised the UK Government and the United Nations on the development of volunteering policy.

      Accreditation details

      The Charities Master's courses were accredited by the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC) in January 2019 as the only programme in Europe to be included in the first group reviewed. NACC Accreditation fosters third sector academic programmes worldwide.

      Requirements

      Entry Requirements

      Entry requirements

      All students will be highly motivated graduate-level people who bring a wide range of professional competencies, skills and experience from a wide range of backgrounds.

      In general we ask for a good first degree, normally an upper second-class honours degree from a British University or a relevant professional qualification: e.g: ICSA; and three or more year’s relevant experience at a senior level. In exceptional cases we will also accept those without a degree but with significant work experience. Provided you have more than three years relevant experience, two professional references are acceptable.

      English language requirements

      In order to participate fully in the collaborative learning process all students who have not previously studied in English must sit an academic IELTS or TOEFL iBT exam.

      The minimum required academic IELTS level is an average of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and no less than 6.0 in any other section.

      We require a well-balanced overall score of at least 100 and no less than 25 in the Writing section in the TOEFL iBT test or the TOEFL iBT Home Edition test.

      If you are not a native English speaker but have been working in the UK for the last three years it is unlikely you will need to take the test.

      Career

      Careers

      Students are selected on their professional experience, and generally continue working in their full –time role whilst undertaking this course.

      Past students have come from a variety of organisations, including business and the public sector.

      "For me, studying this master's gave me the conviction to take a step up; a leap of faith into a world of social impact bonds and outcomes contracts at a dynamic start up - something I would never have done otherwise. So I can say with confidence that I wouldn't be doing a job I love, if I hadn't studied this degree. Hopefully I've also made some lifelong friends along the way."
      - Anna Cogger

      "The MSc Voluntary Sector Management course gave me the skills to transform my organisation from a small single service charity into a respected player in public sector commissioning locally. The PG Dip year allowed us to measure the impact of our work to inform future practice, and to improve every aspect of the organisation from Governance to fundraising. Not only that but undertaking Masters research was a valuable and enjoyable experience for me personally!"
      - Deborah Cartwright, CEO, Oasis Domestic Abuse Service

      "I enrolled on the MSc in Voluntary Sector Management, and I found it enlightening and also good fun. The core tutors and guest lecturers were top quality, and were also very encouraging. They really pushed us to fully explore the subjects we were covering. Since graduating, every element of the course has proved extremely useful. I have been able to utilise everything from teaching on big picture vision, mission and values, to the detail inherent in the subject of financial management. Since graduating I had changed jobs and organisation, and moved into a more senior role. Studying at Bayes has been instrumental to this journey, and I enjoy continued contact with Bayes, and the opportunities that the Bayes community provides."
      - Andy Langford, Director of Operations, Cruse

      "The MSc in Voluntary Sector Management was a fantastic challenge and I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the course. I now have a much deeper insight in the challenges and opportunities facing the charity sector and I'm well equipped to help organisations think strategically about how to flourish and grow. This aside, the course was a lot of fun, I made some great friends and I am extremely proud to call myself an alumni of Bayes Business School."
      - Jeremy Jalie, Performance Improvement Specialist, ASI

      Fee Information

      Tuition Fee
      10,061 / year

      Voluntary Sector Management -Master of Science

      City, University of London

      City, University of London

      United Kingdom

      United Kingdom, London

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