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Graduate Diploma of Commerce (Social Investment and Philanthropy) 

CMPS540     


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Part-time (day) Postgraduate 2 years part-time Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2)

Discontinued: This course has no new intake. This information is provided for continuing students

This program has been replaced by the Graduate Diploma of Social Investment and Philanthropy at Hawthorn from 2012.
 
This program is designed for individuals involved in - or contemplating involvement in - personal giving (whether as donors, trustees or advisors). 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.

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This course aims to provide:
  • a detailed understanding of philanthropy and social investment in Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and America, with reference to the United Kingdom, Europe and wider global patterns
  • contemporary knowledge and skills in dealing with a changing environment
  • enhanced research, policy and practice skills, especially with regard to governmental, corporate and family settings
  • increased theoretical insights and reflective capacity
  • enhanced knowledge and skills relevant to managing grant-making and fundraising responsibilities

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This graduate diploma forms the second stage of a nested suite of programs. The graduate diploma incorporates the graduate certificate and consists of 288 contact hours of study. This comprises eight units of study.
 
On successful completion of the graduate diploma, students may exit the program or progress to the Master of Commerce (Philanthropy and Social Investment). The masters requires a further four units of study.
 
All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points.

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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

Stage 2 - Graduate Diploma
HPI555 Managing an Effective Grantmaking Program
HPI556 Managing an Effective Fundraising Program
HPI557 Ethical, Legal and Policy Issues in Social Investment
HPI558 Emotional Intelligence and Power Relations in Social Investment

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Graduates will have the technical skills and wider community perspectives in grant-making, fund-raising, program design and corporate social investment, which 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.

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Applicants at the graduate diploma level should comply with one of the following:
  • the completion of a degree or diploma and relevant post education work experience 
  • successful completion of a Graduate Certificate of Business (Philanthropy and Social Investment)

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The indicative course tuition fee is $16,800 for 2011, based on one year full time load (or 1 EFTSL). The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

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 is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $85,062 from 1 January 2010). 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

For information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees  

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Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/apply/

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Web: Enquire online
Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)
Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au

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