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
Develop specialist management capabilities in advocacy, fundraising, volunteer coordination and social impact measurement while learning to lead organisations focused on community and public benefit.
Course overview
Develop specialist knowledge of not-for-profit and social enterprise management with the Master of Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Designed for graduates and professionals interested in purpose-driven organisations, this postgraduate qualification examines the management responsibilities and challenges involved in creating social impact. The course explores how not-for-profit organisations, social enterprises and community initiatives operate within changing social, economic and regulatory environments.
Explore advocacy and social change, fundraising, volunteer management and social impact measurement alongside diversity, legal responsibilities and creative problem-solving. You'll examine strategies for engaging stakeholders, securing resources and assessing the outcomes of community-focused initiatives. Through applied learning, case studies and project activities, you'll develop capabilities relevant to managing organisations that work towards social and community objectives.
The 72-credit-point qualification combines nine compulsory management subjects, one approved option and a management capstone. You can complete an industry research project or internship experience, applying your knowledge to practical organisational challenges. The course can be completed in one-and-a-half years full time or three years part time, supporting further professional development in not-for-profit management and social enterprise.
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
26th July, 2027
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 the Master of Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management, applicants must have:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded passes not included).
Applicants who do not meet this requirement may consider the Graduate Diploma in Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management or Graduate Certificate in Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management, subject to their admission requirements.
Supporting documentation
Applicants may need to provide academic transcripts, evidence of qualifications and English-language proficiency where applicable.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be eligible for recognition of prior learning based on relevant previous undergraduate or postgraduate study.
Subject exemptions
- A maximum of six subject exemptions may be granted, equivalent to 36 credit points.
- Up to four compulsory subjects may be approved for exemption based on previous undergraduate study.
- Relevant previous postgraduate study may also be considered, subject to applicable requirements.
Recognition of prior learning is assessed individually. Approval is not guaranteed.
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
Domestic full-fee paying prices
- Indicative tuition fee per 6-credit-point subject in 2027: $4,080
- Indicative annual tuition fee (48 credit points) in 2027: $32,610
- Indicative total course fee in 2027: $49,567
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.
Commonwealth supported places
- Indicative student contribution per 6-credit-point subject in 2027: $2,253
- Indicative annual student contribution (48 credit points) in 2027: $18,025
- Indicative total course student contribution (72 credit points at 2027 rates): $27,038
A limited number of Commonwealth supported places are available through a competitive application process.
Eligible students who receive a Commonwealth supported place pay a student contribution rather than the domestic full tuition fee. Eligible students may be able to defer their student contribution through HECS-HELP.