Course Level
Graduate Certificate
CRICOS
0100131
Graduate Certificate in Social Impact
This program focuses on building the professional capacity of social managers and entrepreneurs of the future across the corporate, government and third (not-for-profit) sectors, enhancing their capacity to lead organisations by creating social and environmental value and to operate in a changed cross-sector social landscape where the dynamism of the market is also directed at social innovation.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Kensington | Flexible Delivery - 0.7 years | N/A | N/A |
Designed for
Those seeking leadership careers in social enterprise or aspire to hold executive positions in organisations committed to maximizing social benefit
Structure
4 courses (24 UOC): 1 core course and 3 elective courses
Subjects
- Social impact
Entry requirements
- A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average (65% or higher) as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Calculator
- and at least 2 years full-time relevant work experience
- OR For professionals without a Bachelor degree, at least 5 years full-time relevant work experience in government, corporate or not-for-profit sectors.
Study Pathways
Students that have completed the Graduate Certificate in social impact with a minimum credit average (65% or higher) can articulate to the AGSM MBA (Social Impact). Courses successfully completed will be transferable to the MBA (Social Impact).
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