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Graduate Certificate in Social Impact

Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia

About this program

Designed for change-makers in the social purpose sector, the Graduate Certificate in Social Impact will equip you with practical skills, deep knowledge, and real-world insights to create meaningful, lasting impact. Whether you're in not-for-profit, government, philanthropy, or for-purpose business, this course will build your leadership capabilities and empower you to drive positive social change in your organisation and beyond. What sets Flinders' Graduate Certificate in Social Impact apart? A practical, pragmatic teaching approach grounded in theory but brought to life through the voices and experiences of social impact practitioners from around the world.

Cost & duration

Duration0.5 yr
Tuition (international)A$37,600
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall (W6)
PTE50 overall

Verified flinders.edu.au

Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • Core topics covered include: : Social Impact in Context Leadership for Social Impact Innovation for Social Impact Demonstrating Social Impact The Graduate Certificate in Social Impact is delivered in an intensive format. Each topic runs over 5 weeks and includes 5 modules plus assessments, supported by a weekly 3-hour tutorial which you are expected to attend in person or online. If you are working full-time, we strongly recommend enrolling in one topic at a time to ensure you can fully engage with the course content and learning activities. View study program Graduate Certificate in Social Impact (Online) Graduate

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an accredited accounting degree and a positive assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Management AccountantANZSCO 221112

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

External AuditorANZSCO 221213

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Company SecretaryANZSCO 221211

STSOLCSOL

On STSOL and CSOL, supporting the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.

Assessed by VETASSESS

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

Admissions

Graduate Certificate Applicants must either: hold a degree or equivalent qualification OR have at least one years' experience in a related context or two years' experience in a non-related field. Graduate Diploma Applicants must either: hold a degree or equivalent qualification OR hold the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. Master Applicants must either hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification; or hold the Graduate Certificate in Social Impact or Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Flinders University or equivalent qualification.

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