Master of Management in African Philanthropy

The Master of Management in African Philanthropy is for students and professionals wanting to broaden their understanding of the field of philanthropy in the African context.  It is for those looking to specialise in philanthropic studies and contribute to the achievement of global developmental goals. This degree offers several important modules towards understanding the role that philanthropy plays in socio-economic development, and how to manage or establish philanthropic and social investment institutions. In addition, the programme tackles issues that range from fundraising to public policy and sustainable development goals, ethics and religion in philanthropy and advising private wealth, among others.

The Master of Management in African Philanthropy is a one-year (full-time) programme comprising four Core Courses, a choice of three Electives and a Research Report.

Core courses:

1. African Gifting and Philanthropy
   This course provides a theoretical foundation by engaging students in a critical understanding of the role of African philanthropy in social, political, economic, and cultural relations in Africa’s diverse countries.
    
2. Organisation and Management of Philanthropy
   This core course deals with the practical issues of organising and managing gifting within different institutional settings and practices, for example, grant making, corporate social investment, and private foundations.
    
3. Resourcing African Gifting and Philanthropy
   This course involves students in the strategies and alternatives for generating the resources needed to finance African philanthropy.
    
4. Research Methods
   This compulsory course equips students with the tools, methodologies and knowledge to execute their research projects and produce a report. It develops the student’s ability to collect, analyse and critically evaluate information in the African philanthropy arena.

Electives (choose three):

• Advising Private Wealth
• Corporate Social Investment
• Community Gifting/Philanthropy
• Community Foundations
• Philanthropy (Gifting) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
• The Role of Religion and Belief
• Public Policy, Law and Regulation

Textbooks are available on www.mind-matters.co.za

• A four-year degree/postgraduate diploma in management or related/cognate discipline at NQF 8 level, with a good academic performance record.
• A level of competence in Maths and English equivalent to the SA NSC level.
• A minimum of three years’ appropriate work experience. If the applicant seeks exemption from this requirement a letter of motivation must accompany the application.
• Candidates may also be required to attend an interview with WBS.
• Candidates who are short-listed may be required to complete admissions tests at their own cost.