Graduate Certificate in Social Impact
The Graduate Certificate in Social Impact focuses on building the professional capacity of social managers and entrepreneurs across the corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors. You’ll build skills and knowledge in social entrepreneurship, innovation, investment and governance, enhancing your understanding of the dynamics of the social economy. This program teaches you how business, social enterprise, government, foundations and community organisations can work together.
If you’re seeking a leadership career in social enterprises and want to enhance your capacity to create social and environmental value through leadership of not-for-profit organisations, this program will suit you. It’s also ideal for anyone aspiring to executive positions in companies committed to social benefit and meeting corporate responsibilities through their products and practices.
Campus Information
Kensington
High St Kensington, NSW 2052 Australia
Intakes
- Feb Deadline: Nov
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 21
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The Graduate Certificate in Social Impact is ideal for professionals who wish to obtain a fundamental grounding and progress their careers and organisations toward a better future for all.
As we witness an accelerating economic relationship and a blurring of the boundaries between government, business and third sector, the world requires leaders with the knowledge and critical thinking skills to bring about powerful social innovation.
The skills and insights gained from this Graduate Certificate can have an immediate positive effect on your career. Your education is shaped by industry leaders and world-class academics – experts who recognise the future will present career opportunities that don’t exist today - and your potential professional network extends to more than 90,000 Business School alumni worldwide.
Career Opportunities
- Executive Roles in Not-for-Profit and Community Organisations
- Public Sector Managers and Leaders
- Social Policy Managers in Corporate Sector
- Social Entrepreneurs
- Foundation Executives and Managers
- Social Business Executives and Administrators
- Corporate Community Engagement Executives and Professionals
- Social and Ethical Investment Professionals
UNSW Business School's Career Accelerator portfolio offers students exclusive access to a suite of for-credit, co-curricular and business experience opportunities to kick start your career.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Recognised Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Calculator and a minimum of 2 year's work experience, OR
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in government, corporate or not-for-profit sector.
- Students must provide a detailed resume (outlining relevant competencies and achievements) and evidence of other academic and professional qualifications.
- Course Code: 100131
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 07 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
28500 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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