Not For Profit Leadership (9946.1)

In this unit, students will be exposed to the key differences and challenges in leadership and management in a not-for-profit/social enterprise environment. Students will be introduced to the nuances of working with and getting the most out of teams that are driven by different motives. In addition, students will learn the techniques to attract and recruit effective teams of volunteers, and subsequently manage their output. Students who complete this unit will also be introduced to the fundamental compliance requirements of NFP organisations within Australia. This unit is delivered self-paced online, requiring students to self-manage their work load, developing many skills required of outstanding graduate students.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit; students will:
1. Clearly explain the challenges in NFP/social enterprise leadership;
2. Create clear processes to build an effective NFP team;
3. Design methods to recruit and manage volunteers;
4. Create and communicate visions consistent with the NFP sector; and
5. Articulate the fundamental compliance requirements of NFP organisations.

Prerequisites

Must have passed 9944 Corporate Responsibility AND
24 credit points

Corequisites

Enrolment in one of:
Bachelor of Applied Entrepreneurship, 334JA;
Bachelor of Applied Entrepreneurship (Social Entrepreneurship), 335JA;
Bachelor of Applied Business (Management), 332JA;
Bachelor of Applied Business (Marketing), 333JA

Incompatible units

NONE.

Equivalent units

NO.

Assumed knowledge

None.