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The Certificate in Social Enterprise Management (30 Credits, Level 7) is a special purpose award, which aims to develop participants' knowledge, skills, self-confidence, and effectiveness as managers of social enterprises.  Throughout this course, participants will develop an understanding of how to manage a social enterprise and the role of the social enterprise manager.  The course is delivered online with a focus on shared learning, where participants are encouraged together to develop their knowledge and skills of social enterprise management.  The lecturers will challenge the participants to become positive agents of change with their individual social enterprise context.  

Progression:  On successful completion of this programme, graduates may apply for progression onto other courses at SETU Waterford and other Higher Education Institutes. 

Delivery: This programme is delivered online on Fridays.

Qualification: Certificate in Social Enterprise Management (30 Credits, Level 7)

Please click on each module in the following list for a detailed description

Semester 1

Introduction to Social Enterprise (5 credits)
Financial Management and Governance for Social Enteprises (5 credits)
Human Resource Management for Social Enteprises (5 credits)

Semester 2

Leadership and Management of Social Enteprises (10 credits)
Marketing, PR and Communications for Social Enterprise (5 credits)

100% Continuous Assessment

Fees:

€370 per 10ECTS Module

  • Higher Certificate (NFQ Level 6) or equivalent 
  • Access to a social enterprise in which to apply their learning

On successful completion of this programme, graduates may apply for progression onto other courses at SETU Waterford and other Higher Education Institutes.

Contact

Course Leaders

Dr Mary Fenton

Head of Department of Education -

Call: +35351845584

Email: [email protected]

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Denise Quinn

Education Programme & Literacy Development Centre Administrator -

Email: [email protected]

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