Graduate Certificate in Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must have one of the following:

• Completed an Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent.
• A minimum of four years of full-time or equivalent part-time relevant post-secondary professional work experience and a general capacity to undertake tertiary education.

Relevant professional experience refers to work experience in which applicants have developed skills, knowledge and competencies directly related to the course. This can include roles in management, professional services, technical occupations, community and personal services, clerical and administrative work or sales across various industries.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

Applicants seeking admission based on professional work experience must provide a curriculum vitae outlining their competencies, achievements and professional development, along with a statement of service or other acceptable evidence in one of the following formats:

• A Statement of Service provided by the employer.
• A completed UTS Statement of Service signed by the employer.
• A statutory declaration confirming professional work experience (Australian residents only).
• An official letter from the applicant's accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant's professional work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations and nature of the business.
• A business certificate of registration in the original language and English, such as ASIC documentation, an ABN or equivalent documentation for Australian businesses.

English language requirements

Applicants who are required to demonstrate English-language proficiency must meet one of the following requirements:

• IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5 with a writing score of 6.0.
• TOEFL iBT (0–120 scale): Overall 79 with a writing score of 21.
• TOEFL iBT (1–6 scale): Overall 4 with a writing score of 4.5.
• UTS College Academic English 5 (AE5): Pass.
• Pearson PTE: Overall 58 with a writing score of 50.
• Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall 176 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

The UTS Graduate Certificate in Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management is your passport to a fulfilling and rewarding career where you'll use your passion to create real positive change. As a graduate, you'll be ready to take a role in any NFP or social enterprise, using your people skills and influence to create awareness, raise funding, promote fairness and advocate for a better, fairer world. With these capabilities, you'll be ready to accelerate your career in a range of settings, including corporate social responsibility, government and community and non-profit organisations.

• Non-for-Profit General Manager
• Partnerships Manager
• Volunteer Manager
• Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
• Fundraising Manager
• Non-for-Profit Marketing Manager
• Campaigns Manager
• Philanthropy Manager
• Social Enterprise Advisor

Learning outcomes

• Formulate creative solutions that respond to community, Indigenous and business needs, and have a social impact.
• Communicate information clearly, effectively and persuasively to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Interact with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively in teams and deliver agreed project outcomes that contribute to the public good.
• Demonstrate principles of law, ethics, sustainability and Indigenous values as advocates and not-for-profit managers.
• Use not-for-profit and social enterprise concepts, including Indigenous perspectives, and technical skills to lead professional practice that contributes to the public good.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Domestic full-fee paying prices

• Indicative tuition fee per 6-credit-point subject in 2027: $4,076.25
• Indicative annual tuition fee (24 credit points) in 2027: $16,305
• Indicative total course fee in 2027: $16,305

Eligible domestic students may access FEE-HELP to defer all or part of their tuition fees.

The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) may apply and is not included in the indicative tuition fees.

Tuition fees are subject to annual review and may change.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.