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Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Philanthropy and Social Investment)
Established in 2001, the Asia-Pacific Centre for Philanthropy and Social Investment is a global pioneer in providing postgraduate education for potential and current philanthropists, and those who advise them. The Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Philanthropy and Social Investment) is designed for individuals, and for business, government, not-for-profit, philanthropic and related private sector agencies which provide and manage grants and funds for the wellbeing of Australian citizens. It provides graduates with policy and applied skills in the growing field of personal philanthropy and corporate social investment.
Graduates will have the technical skills and wider community perspectives in grant-making, program design and corporate social investment which will equip them to work in the corporate, professional, public and community sectors. Career paths will include management, administration and program officer roles in private and corporate trusts and foundations, in public and community affairs, funds management, financial advising, and sponsorship. The program will also assist those with a capacity for private giving.
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At a glance:
Philanthropy and Social Investment |
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Awards
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Graduate Certificate of Social Investment (Philanthropy & Social Investment)
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Focus
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A comparative understanding of Australian and international philanthropy and corporate social investment
Contemporary knowledge and skills in dealing with a changing environment
Enhanced knowledge and skills relevant to grant-making
Skills in independent research
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People seeking an indepth understanding of philanthropy and social investment
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Average duration |
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Part-time: 1 year
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Hawthorn campus
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Entry requirements |
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Bachelor degree at credit level* |
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Work experience |
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Preferred but not essential |
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Structure |
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4 core units
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2007 Fees |
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Local students: AUD$2,250 per unit (FEE-HELP available)
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Intake |
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February, August
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* Applicants who do not hold an appropriate qualification but who have significant relevant work
experience (normally 5 years or more) are encouraged to apply. In some cases, additional preliminary
study may be required. Continuation in the program is determined by academic results.
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