Overview

Whether you’re a manager in the philanthropy and not-for-profit sector, working in government in a policy-making capacity, or dedicated to corporate responsibility and social innovation in the private sector, the MA-SI will provide you with the core capabilities needed to lead people effectively in a rapidly changing social economy and business environment.

Taught through the Centre for Social Impact Swinburne, you’ll benefit from interactive learning and access to world-class researchers and academics. Accelerate your knowledge with deep discussions as you share your experiences with fellow students, hear first-person contemporary case-studies and gain rare insights from industry experts.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Social Impact at Swinburne University of Technology find careers in the philanthropy and not for profit sectors, social enterprise, corporate responsibility in the private and public sectors.

Aims and objectives

Upon successfully completing the Master of Social Impact, students will be able to:

apply coherent and advanced knowledge of social impact concepts in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking
apply problem solving, design and decision making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use basic tools and practices of social impact within project work
demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, accountability, respect and an awareness of professional practices and cultural norms in a global and sustainable context

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Opportunity Discovery, Creativity and Design
Corporate Responsibility and Accountability
Leadership for Social Impact
Social Impact: Entrepreneurs and Social Innovation
Social Investment and Philanthropy
Evaluation and Impact Measurement
Strategic Philanthropy
Social Venture Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-26 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-12-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-04 00:00:00 , International

More details

International: It is strongly advised that they consider applying at least three months in advance of their intake’s start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

150 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work View 47 other Masters in Social Work in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code 095609C

a recognised bachelor degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of three years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience or

completion of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program PLUS a minimum of three years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience (International applicants only)

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Tuition Fee

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International

44340 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44340 AUD per year during 18 months.
National

37400 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37400 AUD per year during 18 months.

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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