Singapore University of Social Sciences

NPM507 explores theories and perspectives surrounding the concept of non-profit organisations as producers of social capital. Students will achieve an understanding about the value embedded in an organisation’s social structures and mechanisms which lead to social capital. With attention placed on networks, norms, interaction and co-ordination that are engendered in social capital, students will be able to relate how social capital increases trustworthiness in non-profit organisations and increases the vitality of civic engagement and social life. Incorporating sociological and economical perspectives, the aim of this course is to ultimately understand how social capital leads to social impact. Students will also gain practical skills in social impact measurement.