Introduction to Master of Charity and Social Organization Management Program
The Master of Charity and Social Organization Management Program deeply intersects two major disciplines: public administration and business administration. It systematically integrates professional dimensions including government-enterprise-society collaborative governance, non-profit organization operation and social innovation, to comprehensively improve students’ cross-border governance practical capabilities. The program is committed to cultivating four core competencies for students: insight to identify social issues, mobilization capacity to integrate social resources, action power to solve social problems, and interdisciplinary integration and innovation ability. Closely aligned with the national strategic deployment of social governance modernization and the practical demand for coordinated development of social organizations in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the program is committed to cultivating senior compound social governance talents who “champion mission commitment, uphold public welfare, and exercise collaborative governance”.
Graduates enjoy broad career prospects. They may work in various social organizations, charitable foundations, corporate CSR and ESG management departments, social governance think tanks and international public welfare organizations, engaging in institutional operations, public welfare project management, social value innovation, cross-border collaborative governance and other related work.
The normal program duration is two academic years, requiring the completion of 45 credits, including core courses (24 credits), elective courses (9 credits), and an independently accomplished thesis (12 credits).
The program has the following characteristics:
The program covers core areas of non-profit organization management, ranging from non-profit organizations, public welfare fundraising, to social organization finance, and public welfare project evaluation, as well as cutting-edge social innovation and global governance issues. It helps students build a professional knowledge framework and improve their comprehensive management and practical capabilities for real social issues.
As the only master’s degree program in Macao focusing on non-profit organization management, the program is rooted in the unique association culture and diverse social organization ecosystem of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). It provides students with rich practical scenarios such as public welfare project implementation in GBA, expanding high-potential and diversified career development paths for students.
The program is equipped with a team of senior scholars covering multiple disciplines such as public welfare and charity management, financial management and brand communication. Meanwhile, we regularly invite senior industry experts in GBA to deliver lectures, realizing the in-depth integration of cutting-edge academic theories and frontline practical experience.
The program has established in-depth cooperation with multiple benchmark associations in GBA, providing students with practical experience and project operation opportunities. Meanwhile, it offers professional advancement channels for local Macao associations and practitioners of social organizations in GBA.
Competency Goals
CG 1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in business and economic management.
Students master intermediate-level knowledge and skills in general business and economics.
Students demonstrate expertise in both prescribed and self-selected specialized areas of business and economics.
CG 2. Exhibit intermediate critical thinking and analytical skills in solving business and economic problems.
Students identify and define complex problems and opportunities within specialized areas of business and economics.
Students demonstrate intermediate analytical skills by collecting relevant business data and applying appropriate quantitative techniques to derive insights.
Students interpret analysis results and formulate strategic recommendations for business and economic policies within their specialization.
CG 3. Demonstrate strong professional communication skills.
Students communicate effectively and clearly in oral presentations, maintaining logical coherence and an appropriate register.
Students convey ideas clearly and persuasively in written communication, ensuring logical organization and clarity.
Students select and utilize relevant multimedia and visual aids to enhance the effectiveness of their presentations.
CG 4. Develop a strong ethical perspective and understanding of ethical behavior in business and economic environments.
Students demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of ethical conduct and legal frameworks relevant to business and economics.
Students recognize ethical dilemmas in business operations and apply ethical models to propose and defend resolutions within specialized fields.
Students articulate the significance of corporate social responsibility and apply sustainable development models to propose and defend solutions.
CG 5. Demonstrate Global and Multicultural Perspectives.
Students understand, appreciate, and respect cultural diversity, collaborating effectively across international contexts.
Students analyze the implications of globalization in business and economics, integrating these insights into decision-making within their major areas.
