The Social Impact specialism develops students’ capacity to create social impact and to maximise the effectiveness of such private action for public benefit, whether as social entrepreneur, impact investor or policy maker. It critically explores both intervention design and evaluation, and also the emerging institutions, organisations and collaborations within this field.
Courses
To be eligible for the Social Impact specialism you must pass the following courses:
(0.5 unit)
This course delivers insights from cutting edge research in psychology and economics, and asks students to use these insights to design solutions to significant social challenges. Students learn how to diagnose, design, deliver, and rigorously test products and services using the principles of behavioural economics and the methods of field experimentation.
*Please note that there are prerequisites based on the first year MPA economics courses that students will have to meet to be eligible to take this course.
(0.5 unit)
Private actions for public benefit have long been significant within socities. This arena of private action is currently experiencing both resurgence and disruption. This course takes a policy-oriented approach toward these new dynamics of private social action.
Potential Careers
Graduates who have specialised in Social Impact have pursued careers in international organisations, NGOs, and international trade and development, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and AmFam.