Master of Social Impact (Project Management)

About the course

The Master of Social Impact (Project Management) builds advanced capability to plan, deliver and evaluate projects that create measurable social and community outcomes. You’ll develop practical project management skills alongside an understanding of social impact, stakeholder engagement and purpose-led strategy. The course is designed for professionals seeking to lead initiatives across government, not-for-profit and socially focused organisations in a master coursework social impact discipline.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue project and program roles where social value and measurable outcomes are central. Career options may include social impact project manager, program coordinator, community development project lead, sustainability or ESG project officer, partnerships manager, and project consultant in government, NGOs, social enterprises and corporate social responsibility teams. This master coursework qualification supports leadership in project management within the social impact and community sector.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)