Realise your passion for delivering social change with the Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management.
Why Not-For-Profit and Social Enterprise Management
Study Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management
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Are you passionate about social justice and leading organisations that make a real difference? Graduates of the Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management program are internationally recognised as leaders committed to social justice.
The Social Enterprise and Not-for-Profit sector is the largest sector in Australia, employing over 8% of all working Australians. Now in its 35th year, the UTS Masters of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise is the longest-running and largest social purpose focused Postgraduate degree in Australia.
This course is about empowering you to realise positive social impact. We deeply respect practitioner wisdom and work side by side with students to master best practice techniques in establishing innovative social enterprises, carrying out effective fundraising campaigns , managing volunteers and measuring social impact.
Wide-ranging and practical, the program attracts a broad range of people. You will join an elite alumni group of leaders in Australia's community services, arts and culture, advocacy, union, sports, health, philanthropy, for purpose business and government sectors. This degree is not just about what you learn from us but what you learn from each other. Our Alumni are a tight network that understand that Social Enterprises and Not for Profits are the bedrock of a democracy and a socially just society.
The program’s closely connected alumni community includes passionate sector leaders and changemakers, like Violet Roumeliotis and Famey Williams among many other leaders in the field.
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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
What you’ll learn
The Master of Not-For-Profit and Social Enterprise Management reflects best practice, addresses current issues and builds the unique skill set needed to effectively manage NFPs and social enterprises.
All the program’s practice-based assessments are structured around ‘real work’. Students develop volunteer management plans and fundraising plans. In the new Advocacy and Social Change subject you’ll develop an advocacy plan. Measuring Social Impact looks at the why and how of collecting data to demonstrate value and to support funding requests. Explore the course structure and subjects in more detail
A range of guest speakers from both the NFP and commercial sectors share their experience in areas such as ‘pitching’ for funds.
Who is this program for?
This program is designed for people who are passionate about social innovation and social justice and gives them the skills to develop innovative solutions that have a real social impact.
Your study options
We offer a range of flexible program options to suit your professional goals:
- Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise
- Master of Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise (Extension)
- Graduate Diploma in Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise
- Graduate Certificate in Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise
Student profile
Ruff Sleepers is a not-for-profit that provides free pet care for the ‘best friends’ of people who are homeless or without the means to access animal services. It’s an adventure that started at UTS Business School almost three years ago over a coffee with [Course Director] Bronwen Dalton and fellow Master’s student Tully Rosen. It’s provided us with real-world experience in fundraising, legal issues, volunteer management and social program delivery.
We offer free grooming, pet food and accessories, flea and worm treatment, referral to free vets and access to dog trainers. Just as importantly, our volunteers make real connections with people who are generally socially isolated.
— Linda Castellazzi, Co-founder Ruff Sleepers
Why study at UTS?
Discover why our Not-For-Profit and Strategic Enterprise Management courses are the best choice to help take your career to the next level:
HEAR FROM OUR ALUMNI
Listen to a first-hand account from a successful Not-For-Profit and Strategic Enterprise Management alumn and gain valuable insights about the course.
Connected to practice
We work closely with leading and innovative organisations to ensure you develop the skills needed to play a lead role in the not-for-profit (NFP) sector.
Work on real-world projects
You will have the opportunity to work with real-world clients which means you’ll learn from real-world events and case studies.
Complete the course your way
Complement core knowledge in NFP management with your choice of electives from across the Business School.
Become a change agent
Develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to effect real change for social good within existing organisations or as the basis for your own social enterprise startup.
Don’t learn the same thing twice!
If you recently undertook university study in NFP or related management you may be eligible for generous recognition of prior learning.
Next steps
Talk to us
Participate in one our many activities, from 1-1 chats with a postgraduate specialist via Microsoft Teams, to webinars and Information Evenings.
Hear from industry and UTS experts about the 'Future of Charities' - a thought provoking discussion recently recorded by ABC Radio National. Listen now
Alternatively, ask us a question by filling out our enquiry form or give us a call on 1300 275 887 to talk through your options with us.
Commonwealth Supported Places
In 2024, for eligible students, the Australian Government will contribute towards your education costs, resulting in significant savings compared to full-fee domestic students. For more information about Fees at UTS we would encourage you to visit fees.uts.edu.au
Find out more about Commonwealth Supported Places at UTS
Apply online
Applications can be lodged online and are free for domestic students. The process should take around 20 minutes. Before you start your application, check out all the documents required here.
If you are not an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident you need to apply through Applying to study at UTS.
