Graduate Certificate in Organisation & Leadership for Non-profits

Graduate Certificate
(Postgraduate)

For social entrepreneurs, executive leaders in both non-profit and for-profit organisations responsible for community engagement and CSR programmes. .

Graduate Certificate in Organisation & Leadership for Non-profits


Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Organisation & Leadership for Non-profits (GCOLN) is for social entrepreneurs, executive leaders in both non-profit and for-profit organisations responsible for community engagement and CSR programmes. This programme will empower participants to harness diversity across stakeholder groups towards the desired social good. Through a combination of participant-centred learning and project assignments, participants will learn and practice stakeholder management principles, story-telling techniques, social impact analysis and social value creation to be effective as leaders for social good.

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Admission Requirements

Refer to general admission criteria for graduate programmes.

This programme is currently unable to take in international students, i.e., you must be a Singapore citizen, permanent resident or a resident in Singapore (e.g., Employment Pass holder) in order to apply for admission.

Financial Assistance

The University offers course fee concession for selected graduate programmes. Please click here for more details.

 

Programme Structure

The curriculum for the GCOLN programme comprises a total of 15 credit units of courses. Participants have to enrol and complete all 3 courses (total 15 cu).

Students have to maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.5 to graduate with GCOLN.

Compulsory Courses (15 cu)

Classes are conducted over four Saturdays. The minimum programme duration is 6 months.


Graduate Certificate in Organisation & Leadership for Non-profits

This programme is designed for social entrepreneurs, management staff in the non-profit and commercial organisations.
Elevate your impact with the Graduate Certificate in Organisation & Leadership for Non-profits (GCOLN) to acquire specialized knowledge of the dynamic social sector in Singapore as well as master the art of effective management, driving transformative and meaningful outcomes.

Unlock unparalleled opportunities for growth and leadership:
  • Develop essential skills, including an awareness of personal leadership styles, influential prowess, adeptness in diversity management, mastery in measuring and reporting social performance, and strategic acumen.
  • Gain profound insights into the intricacies of diverse stakeholder groups to navigate and engage with a wide spectrum of stakeholders.
  • Cultivate invaluable networks that empower individuals to exert their influence, be catalyst of meaningful change in the social landscape. 

Join GCOLN in shaping a brighter future through social change leadership.


  1. How many intake(s) are there in a year for Graduate Certificate in Organisation and Leadership for Non-Profits (GCOLN)
    One intake a year; every January (from 2025 onwards)

  2.  What are the minimum and maximum durations of GCOLN?
    GCOLN is a minimum 1-year programme, and student may stretch to a maximum of 2 years to complete.

  3. How many courses do students take in each semester?
    Students are recommended to complete 3 courses per semester.

  4. When are the lessons scheduled?
    Classes are held on Saturdays, 9am - 5pm.

  5. Upcoming dates
    Please refer to the dates posted on: https://www.suss.edu.sg/programmes/detail/graduate-diploma-in-organisation-and-leadership-for-social-change#faqs, point 5.

  6. What are the courses that I should complete to obtain the Graduate Diploma in Organisation & Leadership for Social Change (GDOLS)?
    Students are required to complete a total of 6 courses, three each from Graduate Certificate in Organisation & Leadership for Non-Profits (GCOLN) and Graduate Certificate in Leading Social Transformation (GCLST).

  7. What happens if I do not complete the graduate programmes (e.g. Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master) within the candidature period? Can I apply to take the remaining courses via CET pathway?
    Students who have not completed their graduate programmes within the stipulated candidature period will not be eligible for the award of the qualification for such graduate programmes. Such students however may apply to take, via the CET pathway, the remaining courses which they did not complete under their graduate programmes as part of their personal learning and development . Such application will be subjected to the CET admission requirement. However, as such students have exceeded the candidature period for their graduate programmes, they will not be awarded the qualification for such graduate programmes even after taking and completing the remaining courses via the CET pathway (“Condition”). 

    PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COURSE,  IS ONE OF THE COURSES UNDER A GRADUATE PROGRAMME. THEREFORE, APPLICANTS FOR THIS COURSE ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING CONDITION.  BY SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS COURSE, THE APPLICANT AGREES TO BE SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING CONDITION.

  8. Instead of signing up for a Graduate Certificate programme, can I just register for one course?
    Applicants may continue to sign up for modular courses as CET by submitting an application via the CET application portal. Upon successful completion of and attainment of the minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.50 for the required modular courses, eligible CET students may apply for the graduate certificate.

  9. Which courses are SSG funded?

    NPM520, NPM522 and NPM524 are SSG funded course, each offering 5 Credit Units (CU). To determine the course fees based on your eligibility,  Please visit https://www.suss.edu.sg/docs/default-source/contentdoc/ccpe/cet-grad-coursefee.pdf.  Please take note of the Terms and Conditions here https://www.suss.edu.sg/courses/types/skillsfuture#funding, which includes having at least 75% attendance for each course and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement

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