Social Entrepreneurship | Federation University

BUENT3710 Social Entrepreneurship

This course enables students to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes to implement entrepreneurial approaches to establish mission-driven ventures and use the techniques that start-up companies and other entrepreneurs use to develop, fund and implement solutions to social, cultural or environmental issues. This concept may be applied to a variety of organisations with different sizes, aims and beliefs. The course will examine the emergence of social entrepreneurs developing practical solutions to sustainability challenges and explore the intersection of the non-profit, government and business sectors in delivering social and environmental value. Students will examine the opportunities for entrepreneurial approaches to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and work collaboratively to develop a business plan for the establishment of a social enterprise that delivers social and/or environmental value.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $2,175
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,703

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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