This program is under review and there may be no intake of commencing students in 2012 and 2013.

Today’s market place for the social venture is overcrowded with competing causes and worthwhile social initiatives seeking sponsorship, grants and the community dollar. Funding good ideas in the social sector and admirable causes is becoming more and more difficult. Innovation and entrepreneurship is now emerging as an imperative for the social sector to seek new ways of sustaining and growing dynamic social and not-for-profit enterprises that support and deliver positive social change to our communities

The Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation is designed for those working in and starting new ventures in the community sectors. It is aimed at those who want to know more about how innovation and entrepreneurship can help the health, wealth and well-being of their not-for-profit organisations and communities.

Key-decision makers who should consider this program include:

• budding social entrepreneurs who are actively planning to set up social enterprises
• those working in not-for-profit organisations who want to engage with innovation and entrepreneurship to achieve improved social outcomes
• those working in government or local authorities with the responsibility to enhance and support the social sector
• social workers, environmental activists, non-profit sector managers, regional economic development officers, arts administrators, indigenous administrators, philanthropists, and/or natural resource managers.

Coursework is delivered in intensive blocks and assignment-based assessment that can be directly applied to workplace projects.

The Graduate Certificate is a 12-unit program including 6 units of core courses and 6 units of electives.

Coursework, project work and assignments.

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Graduates may be interested in starting up their own social ventures, providing high level advice and expertise to government and/or non-government organisations either as employees or advisors.

• Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.
• The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.
• An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.
• Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.  
• A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.
• A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.
• A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.
• An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.

This degree has moved to the Faculty of the Professions, please note that the Program Rules are historically available through the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences.

• Faculty of the Professions
• Entrepreneurship, Commericalisation and Innovation Centre
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