GraduatePolitical Science & International Relations
Graduate Diploma in Social Impact
UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
UNSW's Graduate Diploma in Social Impact builds on the shorter Graduate Certificate with deeper training for private, public and social sector managers and entrepreneurs, responding to the blurring boundaries between government, business and the not-for-profit sector in delivering social and environmental value. It suits people aspiring to executive positions in socially committed organisations, leadership careers in social enterprises, senior public administration roles developing policy frameworks, and individuals or foundations wanting their social investment to deliver genuine impact. As a genuine middle option between the shorter Graduate Certificate and a full master's degree, the diploma gives students more substantial social impact training while keeping further postgraduate study open as an option. It suits professionals who found the certificate too brief but want more depth before deciding whether to commit to a longer qualification.
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Course structure
- COMM5704Demonstrating Social Impact
- COMM5713Collaboration and Policy Making for Social Impact
- COMM5709Corporate Responsibility and Accountability
- COMM5706Design for Social Innovation
- COMM5205Leading Change for Sustainability
- COMM5902Leadership for Social Impact
- COMM5703Social Impact Investment
- COMM5710Managing Just Transitions
- COMM5707Social Impact Field Project. Core Course: COMM5701 Social Impact
Admissions
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. Internal Program Transfer Students completing the Graduate Certificate in Social Impact (with a minimum overall WAM of 65) are able to articulate into the Graduate Diploma of Social Impact with full course credit given. Students apply through the normal ITP channels.
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