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MS, in Management in Nonprofit Management Concentration

Concentration Overview

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Nonprofits provide a vital link in addressing the economic and social gaps in society that are not effectively addressed by either government or private industry. The Nonprofit Management concentration is designed to support both current and emerging leadership, ultimately leading to an increase in capacity.

Credit Distribution

I. Core Courses (18 Credits)

MNP-5020Leadership and Management in Public Service in the 21st Century

3

MNP-5300Human Resource Management for Public Service

3

MPL-5100Research Methods in Public Service

3

MNP-5200Economic Issues for Public Service Managers

3

MNP-5400Finance and Accounting for Managers in Public Service

3

NOTE: MPL-5100: Research Methods in Public Service should be taken within the first 12 credits of the degree.

Students select one of the following:

MNP-5600Marketing Management for Public Service

3

MNP-5100Project Management in Public Service

3

II. Concentration (12 Credits)

NPM-5020Nonprofit Management

3

NPM-6100Nonprofit Governance and Board Leadership

3

MSP-6640Volunteer Management

3

MSP-6620Practical Grant Writing

3

III Management Elective 3 Credits

IV. Capstone (3 Credits)

MPL-7100Public Service Capstone

3

Total Credit Hours: 36

NOTE:  Additional courses may be available to satisfy this area. For TESU course options, please contact an academic advisor.

Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of the concentration in Nonprofit Management, graduates will be able to:

  • analyze the theories, roles, responsibilities, and legal duties of nonprofit boards and executive staff;
  • assess emerging organizational and governance trends in the nonprofit environment;
  • examine human resource, marketing, and communications issues for nonprofits;
  • analyze fundraising and financial management topics in nonprofit management, including regulatory issues; and
  • assess emerging trends in nonprofit arenas such as collaborations/mergers, shared services models, advocacy, and international concerns (e.g., NGOs).