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- Complete a qualification which develops multiple key skills needed by nonprofit and philantropic managers. Hone your analytical, decision-making, communication and problem solving skills to advance your career.
- Our scholarships, grants and bursaries are designed to assist your philanthropy studies and enhance your contribution to the nonprofit sector.
- Possible to start the course without undergraduate degree (based on experience).
- Opportunities to progress on to the Master of Business.
- Complete in either 2 or 4 semesters part-time.
- Study in class or online from anywhere.
- Study management, governance, ethics, social business planning, finance, fundraising, and legal issues for the nonprofit sector.
- Prepares you for a career in a nonprofit organisation, or work in the public or private sectors that engage with nonprofit organisations
- Find out more at our upcoming MBA and Postgraduate Business Information Event.
Highlights
- Complete a qualification which develops multiple key skills needed by nonprofit and philantropic managers. Hone your analytical, decision-making, communication and problem solving skills to advance your career.
- Our scholarships, grants and bursaries are designed to assist your philanthropy studies and enhance your contribution to the nonprofit sector.
- Possible to start the course without undergraduate degree (based on experience).
- Opportunities to progress on to the Master of Business.
- Complete in either 2 or 4 semesters part-time.
- Study in class or online from anywhere.
- Study management, governance, ethics, social business planning, finance, fundraising, and legal issues for the nonprofit sector.
- Prepares you for a career in a nonprofit organisation, or work in the public or private sectors that engage with nonprofit organisations
- Find out more at our upcoming MBA and Postgraduate Business Information Event.
Explore this course
The philanthropy and nonprofit studies area equips students for a career in the management of philanthropic and nonprofit organisations. Students undertaking this study area build skills and knowledge relevant to the specialised Third Sector and core content is framed by the international Nonprofit Academic Centers Council curriculum. The philanthropy and nonprofit studies specialisation in the Graduate Certificate of Business is designed to provide foundation knowledge, research and skills appropriate to the philanthropic and non-profit industry profession.
The Graduate Certificate in Business is an excellent re-introduction to tertiary learning and an opportunity to update skills or, as one-quarter of the Master of Business program, a pathway to higher level study.
Business advantage
The QUT Business School’s Business Advantage program is a free program offered to all business students. It can help you develop skills through interaction, discussion, cooperation and debate with other students, business, government, education and community leaders. The program includes: guest presentations from inspiring industry, community and university leaders; sessions focused on specific social and professional skills; challenging interaction aimed at developing skills through new experiences; and provides a certificate of completion for students to include in their resume or portfolio. Not only does this program offer you excellent networking opportunities, but also the opportunity to gain highly relevant experiences and skills that you can apply throughout your career.
Careers and outcomes
Positions for employment may include:
- Fundraising Officer/Manager
- Administration Officer/Manager
- Relationships Officer/Manager
- Contract Administrator.
Possible careers
- CEO Nonprofit Organisation
- Fundraiser
- Government Officer
- Philanthropic Trust Officer
Students are required to complete 48 credit points (8 units). The major in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies is only available part-time due to unit offerings.
- Course code
- BS39
- CRICOS code
- 031769E
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- External
- Gardens Point
- 6 months full-time
- 1-2 years part-time
- 6 months full-time
- February and June
A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline; or
A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline and at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience; or
At least five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience.
Minimum academic requirements
A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pearson PTE (Academic)
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
|
Cambridge English Score
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement. You must provide your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
|
IELTS Academic
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
|
TOEFL iBT
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2021 fees
2021: $14,200 per course (48 credit points)
2021 fees
2021: $16,500 per course (48 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
Find out more about postgraduate course fees
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Real graduate
'I love fundraising and philanthropy and helping charities to do better at fundraising. My mantra is encouraging philanthropy and managing fundraising. Studying at QUT has given me confidence in my learning ability and the ability to apply these learnings to real life situations.'
Real graduate
‘The opportunity to study from a distance was a significant advantage living interstate. It encouraged me to be proactive, make contacts and set up networks that I am privileged to still have. Every day I am thankful for the decision I made to study at ACPNS.’
Real graduate
'I knew that whatever I did, it had to interest me and I had to believe that I was contributing towards making the world a better place. The connections that I have made through ACPNS are expanding my networks in the not-for-profit sector.'
Real graduate
'I love fundraising and philanthropy and helping charities to do better at fundraising. My mantra is encouraging philanthropy and managing fundraising. Studying at QUT has given me confidence in my learning ability and the ability to apply these learnings to real life situations.'
Real graduate
‘The opportunity to study from a distance was a significant advantage living interstate. It encouraged me to be proactive, make contacts and set up networks that I am privileged to still have. Every day I am thankful for the decision I made to study at ACPNS.’
Real graduate
'I knew that whatever I did, it had to interest me and I had to believe that I was contributing towards making the world a better place. The connections that I have made through ACPNS are expanding my networks in the not-for-profit sector.'
