Course in Management and Governance of Third Sector Organisations

The Course in Management and Governance of Third Sector Organisations is a university advanced training course, not a first- or second-level master, offered by the University of Bergamo. It covers specific regulations, fundraising techniques, accounting and taxation, cost monitoring, social reporting, social impact assessment and innovative management. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The format is blended, weekend (Friday afternoon and Saturday morning), online and in Bergamo. The course lasts 300 hours, of which 90 are training, 135 individual study, 50 project work and 25 final test, and is worth 12 credits. The cost is €1,100. The start date is April 23, 2027, in the future. Generic placement support is planned.

The aim is to acquire managerial and legal tools to lead Third Sector organisations effectively. Career outcomes are manager of non-profit organisations, social project coordinator, sustainability expert and public-sector manager. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.