University of Technology Sydney
Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management (Extension)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 monhs
- 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 individuals committed to social justice, aiming to equip them with the skills to lead not-for-profit and social enterprises effectively. Choose this program to gain a blend of best practices and insights into current and emerging sector trends, both in Australia and globally. Stand out with our distinctive approach, combining professional competence in social enterprise management with high-level general management skills for complex social good organisations.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete a total of 96 credit points made up of 15 subjects, comprising twelve core subjects (72 credit points), two electives subjects (12 credit points) and either Industry Research Project or Internship Experience (12 credit points).
Each subject is valued at six credit points, unless otherwise stated.
Complete all of the following subjects:
- Data, Evidence and Managerial Decision Making
- 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
- Sport for Social Impact
- Career and Portfolio Planning
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 non-government or not-for-profit organisations, working in the field of corporate social responsibility, or in government, particularly in roles that work with community or not-for-profit organisations in areas such as social and community welfare, environment advocacy, arts and culture, fundraising, education, international aid and development, professional associations and unions.
Learning outcomes
- Develop and justify innovative solutions that respond to diverse 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.
- Synthesise 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 FEE-HELP
Indicative first-year tuition fee in 2026: $31,205 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative total tuition fee in 2026: $63,814 (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.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.