University of Technology Sydney
Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
The course provides theories, models and practical case studies in order to understand the complex nature of not-for-profit organisations including grant writing, fundraising, volunteer management, advocacy, and the skills to measure social impact.
Course overview
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 course 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.
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.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete a total of 72 credit points made up of 11 subjects, comprising nine core subjects (54 credit points), one elective subject (six credit points) and either Industry Research Project or Internship Experience (12 credit points).
Each subject is valued at six CP, unless otherwise stated.
Complete all of the following subjects:
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Creative Problem Solving
- Business and Social Impact
- Managing Staff and Volunteers
- Advocacy and Social Change
- Event Creation Workshop
- Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits
- Measuring Social Impact
- Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Academic requirements
Applicants must have the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75 per cent of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included).
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for the Graduate Diploma in Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management or the Graduate Certificate in Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management.
English language requirements
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.
- TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21.
- AE5: Pass.
- PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50.
- C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students may be granted a maximum of six subject exemptions, of which four core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Career options include managing not-for-profit organisations or social enterprises, working in the field of corporate social responsibility, or in government, particularly in roles that work with community or not-for-profit organisations such as social and community welfare, environment advocacy, fundraising, education, international aid and development.
Learning outcomes
- Develop and justify innovative solutions that respond to community and business needs and have a social impact.
- Communicate information clearly, effectively and persuasively to a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Work effectively in teams and deliver negotiated project outcomes that contribute to social good.
- Implement and critically evaluate decisions to create positive outcomes for society, communities and the environment as social entrepreneurs, advocates and not-for-profit managers.
- Integrate advanced knowledge of complex not-for-profit and social enterprise concepts and technological skills to lead professional practice that contributes to social good.
- Critically reflect on ethical practice to influence professional capabilities to work with and for Indigenous peoples in management professions.
Fees and CSP
Indicative first-year tuition fee in 2026: $17,399 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Indicative total tuition fee in 2026: $26,316 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Indicative first-year tuition fee in 2026: $31,205 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative total tuition fee in 2026: $47,510 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
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.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the subject you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.