Master of Commerce (Social Investment & Philanthropy)
The information on this page is for local students only. This course is currently not available to international students.
The Master of Commerce (Social Investment and Philanthropy) is a three-year, part-time course of study, with students progressing through Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma stages.
The program’s main aim is to introduce students to a range of fundraising and grant making perspectives and to assist them in a critical analysis of the social enterprises within which these activities are practiced. In addition the program aims to challenge the ethical and political contexts within which social enterprises operate, and is a continuing response to the powerful forces which are leading to a global renaissance in social investment and philanthropy.
The program has a broad scope, taking in fundraising and social entrepreneurship, and will allow students more choice of units in accordance with their interests and career paths.
Social Investment & Philanthropy |
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Awards |
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Master of Commerce (Social Investment & Philanthropy) Graduate Diploma of Commerce (Social Investment & Philanthropy) Graduate Certificate of Commerce (Social Investment & Philanthropy) |
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Focus |
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Develop appropriate management skills |
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Campus |
Hawthorn |
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Course duration |
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Three years part-time |
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Entry requirements |
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Completion of a relevant degree, diploma or relevant work experience* |
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Work experience |
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Preferred but not essential |
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Structure |
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Master of Commerce (Social Investment and Philanthropy) |
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Intake |
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February, August |
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* Applicants who do not hold an appropriate qualification but who have significant relevant work
experience (normally five years or more) are encouraged to apply. In some cases, additional preliminary
study may be required. Continuation in the program is determined by academic results.