Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Discontinued: This course has no new intake. This information is provided for continuing students
Course Description:
This program has been replaced by the Graduate Certificate of Commerce (Social Investment and Philanthropy) which will commence from 2010. Students currently enrolled under this program code and title have the option of either completing the existing degree or transferring to the new degree title. This program is designed for individuals involved in - or contemplating involvement in - personal giving, whether as donors, trustees or advisers. It is also aimed at those within NGOs, government, business, not-for-profit, philanthropic and related private sector agencies that provide and manage grants and/or raise funds for the wellbeing of Australian citizens, generally called 'philanthropy' and 'social investment'. It provides graduates with policy and applied research skills, conceptual development and technical management and new technology skills.
Aims & Objectives:
This graduate certificate program will develop appropriate conceptual, management and administrative skills, explore underlying issues of values and ethics confronting grant-makers, and provide knowledge of and experience in analytical and practical skills. In particular, it aims to integrate social, environmental, ethical and economic concerns with effective funds dispersal and management approaches. Its uniqueness is the integration of personal and organisational values and ethics, economics, sociological analyses and business management techniques in philanthropy and social investment. Specific objectives are to: develop appropriate management skills explore underlying issues of values and ethics confronting grant-makers provide knowledge of, and experience in, analytical and practical skills and information about the key concepts
Course Structure:
This is the first stage of a nested suite of programs. On successful completion of the graduate certificate students can undertake the Graduate Diploma of Business (Philanthropy and Social Investment). This requires a further four units of study. The masters requires a further four units of study from the graduate diploma. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points.
Units of Study:
Stage 1 (Graduate Certificate) HPI505 Introduction to Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Fundraising and Social Enterprise HPI506 Evaluation of Policies, Proposals and Social Investment HBF540 Introduction to the Knowledge Base of Future Studies HBM420 Marketing Fundamentals and Practices
Career Opportunities:
Graduates will have the technical skills and wider community perspectives in grant-making, fundraising, program design and corporate social investment that will enhance their skills as donors and/or equip them to work in the corporate, professional, public and community sectors. Career paths include management, administration, trustee and program officer roles in private and corporate trusts and foundations, in public and community affairs, funds management, financial advising, sponsorship and marketing, and consulting.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants at the graduate certificate level should comply with one of the following: the completion of a degree of diploma considerable relevant work experience - usually at least five years
Course Fees:
In 2009, tuition fees for this program are based on $1900 per 12.5 credit point unit of study. In the event that a unit of study is derived from another program, the applicable fee will be that of the other program. All fees are reviewed each year and may increase without notice. The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income-contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $83,313 from 1 January 2009). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
Application Procedure:
Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/postgrad/apply 2010 Closing Dates: 5 February for start 1 March 16 July for start 9 August
Further information:
Web: Enquire online Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au
