Master of Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management

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Commonwealth Supported Places

There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available in this course, which are competitive and awarded based on merit. To be considered for a CSP, applicants must:

  • Indicate their interest in a CSP on their application.
  • Apply on time in line with CSP deadlines (it is recommended applicants apply early as applications are assessed progressively).

Eligible applicants must accept their offer by the lapse date to retain their place. For application deadlines and information, please refer to Postgraduate courses with Commonwealth Supported Places.

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.

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Course aims

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. Students also develop an understanding of the social economy and its economic and political context, and are introduced to ways of thinking systematically about the challenges facing society while developing innovative solutions to address these challenges.

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Well hello, and welcome to the UTS Business School. My name is

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Dr. Lewis Wales and I am the director of our master of not

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for profit and social enterprise management programs here at the

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UTS Business School. It is our mission to lead research and

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teaching that enables business and organizations to contribute

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to the public good. We are focused on individuals and

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organizations that want to create positive social change

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are masters of not for profit and social enterprise management

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is a dynamic program with a distinctive social purpose to

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contribute to a thriving not for profit sector. This is a

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powerful place to share your passion and develop your

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purpose. Running a not for profit organization requires

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unique skills from managing volunteers to engaging in

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advocacy, to fundraising, to
measuring social impacts.

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Together, these unique skills support us to develop innovative

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solutions that have lasting social impact in our measuring

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social impact subjects. You'll collaborate with teaching staff

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to create a methodologically rigorous program evaluation

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plan. You will learn about how not for profit organizations can

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measure the social impact of their programs, and why doing so

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is significant. By the end of the subject. You'll be equipped

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with necessary tools, such as a theory of change and a logic

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model to track the short and long term outcomes of your plant

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work strengths of our programs. Our location in the heart of

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Sydney's leading business, creative and entrepreneurial

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precincts provides us with opportunities to engage with

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industry. We're industry connected. Practice relevant

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programs are developed with business practitioners and

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associations and feature industry guest lectures, case

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studies, live projects, internships and mentors. Our

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research and teaching staff are all leading experts in their

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field and work closely on research projects with industry.

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For more detail on our postgraduate programs and not

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for profit and social enterprise management, specific subjects

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you will study and how to apply please visit our website

Study plan

A typical course program is provided below, showing the recommended study sequence to ensure completion of the course within the expected duration.

Not all subjects are offered every session. Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Business and Social Impact 21895 6
Diversity and Inclusion 21896 6
Measuring Social Impact 21879 6
Advocacy and Social Change 21881 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits 21778 6
Event Creation Workshop 21939 6
Creative Problem Solving 21854 6
Managing Staff and Volunteers 21928 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits 21882 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Industry Research Project 21890 12
Internship Experience 26799 12

First year

Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Business and Social Impact 21895 6
Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits 21778 6
Event Creation Workshop 21939 6
Creative Problem Solving 21854 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Advocacy and Social Change 21881 6
Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits 21882 6
Managing Staff and Volunteers 21928 6
Measuring Social Impact 21879 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Diversity and Inclusion 21896 6
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Industry Research Project 21890 12
Internship Experience 26799 12
Select 6 credit points of options: 6

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Business and Social Impact 21895 6
Measuring Social Impact 21879 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits 21778 6
Event Creation Workshop 21939 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Advocacy and Social Change 21881 6
Diversity and Inclusion 21896 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Managing Staff and Volunteers 21928 6
Creative Problem Solving 21854 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits 21882 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Industry Research Project 21890 12
Internship Experience 26799 12

First year

Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Business and Social Impact 21895 6
Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits 21778 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Measuring Social Impact 21879 6
Advocacy and Social Change 21881 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Managing Staff and Volunteers 21928 6
Event Creation Workshop 21939 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Diversity and Inclusion 21896 6
Creative Problem Solving 21854 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits 21882 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Industry Research Project 21890 12
Internship Experience 26799 12

Course fees

For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:

Local student

In most cases, UTS offers domestic students entry to postgraduate courses on a fee paying basis.

Tuition fees are charged:

  • based on the particular course in which you are enrolled
  • based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled
  • at the rates set for the current year and revised annually

Fees for future year(s) published in the online calculator, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only.  UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

Tuition fees can be found in the online calculator.

A small number of postgraduate courses offer government subsidised Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Find out whether there are CSPs available in this course by visiting our postgraduate fees page.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.

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International student

Tuition fees for international postgraduate coursework students can be found using fees search.

Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $838. The total credit points are 72.


All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:

In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.

UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage

For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.

Careers

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.

Course structure

Course structure explained

Students must complete a total of 72 credit points made up of 11 subjects, comprising nine core subjects (54 credit points), one elective subject (6 credit points), and either Industry Research Project or Internship Experience (12 credit points).

Course completion requirements
Requirement Credit Points
STM91691 Core Subjects (MNFP) 54
STM91383 Management Capstone stream 12
CBK92117 Electives (MNFP) 6
Total 72

Additional information

Course duration

The course may be completed in one-and-a-half years of full-time or three years of part-time study.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C07019 Graduate Diploma in Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management or C11024 Graduate Certificate in Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management.

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; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may be alternative pathways to help you gain admission.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.

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. For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management (C11024) or Graduate Certificate in Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300), the Graduate Diploma in Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management (C07019), and the Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management.

Scholarships and prizes

Scholarships

For Master of Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management students

For Business students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Business students

UTS: Handbook

See the Master of Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.

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Domestic students

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Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

How to apply

Domestic applicants can apply via My Student Portal.

Intake

Autumn Session 2025
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Important dates

JANUARY 2025
26
Postgraduate applications close for Main Calendar Autumn Session 2025
FEBRUARY 2025
3
Postgraduate applications open for Spring and Summer Session 2025
3 - 14
Orientation for Main Calendar Autumn Session
17
Main Calendar Autumn Session 2025 commences
MARCH 2025
3
Last day to be admitted to a course or enrol in (add) subjects for Main Calendar, Health UG Calendar, Education UG + PG Calendar Health Extended Teaching Calendar Autumn Session 2025
JUNE 2025
29
Postgraduate applications close for Spring Session 2025
JULY 2025
21 - 25
Orientation for Main Calendar Spring Session
28
Main Calendar Spring Session 2025 commences
AUGUST 2025
11
Last day to be admitted to a course or enrol in (add) subjects for Main Calendar, Health UG Calendar, Health Extended Teaching Calendar Spring Session 2025
OCTOBER 2025
TBC
Postgraduate applications close for Summer Session 2025
DECEMBER 2025
1 - 5
Orientation for Main Calendar Summer Session 2025
JANUARY 2026
TBC
Postgraduate applications close for Main Calendar Autumn Session 2026

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Master of Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management students

For Business students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Business students

International students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

You can meet an international student advisor at one of our events worldwide to ask questions and submit an application.

Important dates

Visit the UTS Handbook for full academic dates. Visit essential information for international students for the application closing dates.

 

How to apply

International applicants apply to study via UTS International.

Intake

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Master of Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management students

For Business students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Business students

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UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.