This course reflects best practice, current issues and emerging trends in not-for-profit and social enterprise, and has been designed for individuals who are passionate about social innovation and social justice, enabling them to develop innovative solutions that have social impact. The course is particularly relevant to policy-makers, senior managers, and chief executives of social economy, community, public and/or third sector organisations. It also applies to those seeking to apply business and management principles to help a wider range of organisations - governments, businesses and social ventures - thereby creating economic and social value concurrently. This course offers advanced insights into social entrepreneurship and social innovation as drivers of not-for-profit, community-oriented enterprises. Course aims The course focuses on how management can contribute to society and the environment in innovative and sustainable ways while also addressing core skills and knowledge critical to the successful pursuit of a career in the ever-expanding social economy, including grant writing, fundraising, volunteer management, social program design and the skills to measure social impact. Students also develop an understanding of the social economy and its economic and political context, and are introduced to ways of thinking systematically about the challenges facing society and developing innovative solutions to address these challenges. Careers Career options include managing non-government or not-for-profit organisations, working in the field of corporate social responsibility, or in government, particularly in roles that work with community or not-for-profit organisations in areas such as: Social and community welfare Environment advocacy Arts and culture Fundraising Education International aid and development, and Professional associations and unions.