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.

Potential careers

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

• 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.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS: 7.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE – Academic): 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of B and a minimum grade of C in the writing component.