Master of Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management

Study Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management at UTS

Do you want a career that makes a real difference? The social enterprise and not-for-profit sector promotes the causes of public good, creating positive change at home and across the globe. Offering limited Commonwealth-Supported Places, the UTS Master of Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management is the longest-running degree of its kind in the country, making it the ideal choice to launch your for-purpose future.

Broad and practical, this program has been designed for the leaders of tomorrow in community services, arts and culture, advocacy, unions, philanthropy and more. Learn from industry experts, work alongside passionate people and join elite alumni to lead the way to a world that's healthier, happier and more socially just.

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Master of Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management

CODE

UTS: C04288 (version 4)

CRICOS: 084676E

DURATION

1.5 years full time
3 years part time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025
Autumn Session 2026
Spring Session 2026

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COURSE FEES

Domestic (FT)

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

This program reflects best practices, addresses current issues and builds the advanced, unique skillset required to effectively manage NFPs and social enterprises. You’ll cover topics like social change, creative problem-solving, legal considerations and people management and receive insight from industry-leading guest speakers.

With practical assessments designed to reflect real-life challenges, you’ll get hands-on experience in developing volunteer management plans, fundraising plans, advocacy plans and more. Bringing your learning together, you’ll finalise your degree with your management capstone, where you’ll complete either an industry research project or internship.

Subjects at a glance

Core subjects

Subject Code	Subject Name
21896	Diversity and Inclusion
21854	Creative Problem Solving
21895	Business and Social Impact
21928	Managing Staff and Volunteers
21881	Advocacy and Social Change
21939	Event Creation Workshop
21778	Fundraising and Revenue Streams for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits
21879	Measuring Social Impact
21882	Legal Issues for Sports, Events and Not-for-Profits

See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook

Typical course program

The outline below shows an example program for the Master of Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management based on a full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your commencement date, subject selections and recognition of prior learning.

Course structure

9

core Management subjects
1

Management option
1

Industry research project

or

1

Internship experience

First year

You’ll begin with a range of core subjects, building your knowledge of advocacy, social change, and fundraising. You’ll also learn how to measure social impact and complete a hands-on workshop, where you’ll create, develop and pitch an event concept proposal.
Second year

In your final year, you’ll get to curate your learning, choosing the disciplinary elective that best suits your interests and career plan. You’ll undertake either an industry research project or a practical internship, synthesising your knowledge and skills.

First year

You’ll begin with a range of core subjects, building your knowledge of advocacy, social change, and fundraising. You’ll also learn how to measure social impact and complete a hands-on workshop, where you’ll create, develop and pitch an event concept proposal.

Second year

In your final year, you’ll get to curate your learning, choosing the disciplinary elective that best suits your interests and career plan. You’ll undertake either an industry research project or a practical internship, synthesising your knowledge and skills.

See typical course program in the UTS Handbook

Course highlights

This program is designed to equip you with a variety of capabilities required in a modern not-for-profit and social enterprise settings, such as fundraising, measuring social impact and advocating for social change. You’ll also discover a complete set of management competencies, preparing you to lead and influence from within your organisation.

Admissions information

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 programme 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. You will 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 you emerge as a competent professional ready to make a significant social contribution.

Find out more about Why Not-for-Profit.
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.
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.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

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Careers

Your future career

The UTS Master of Social Impact and Not-for-Profit Management is your passport to a fulfilling and rewarding career where you'll use your passion to create real positive change. As a graduate, you'll be ready to take a leading role in any NFP or social enterprise, using your people skills and influence to create awareness, raise funding, promote fairness and advocate for a better, fairer world.

With these capabilities, you'll be ready to accelerate your career in a range of settings, including corporate social responsibility, government and community and non-profit organisations.

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Where you’ll study

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