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Master of Nonprofit Administration (MNA) Program

The Master of Nonprofit Administration (MNA) program at Notre Dame is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the nonprofit sector. The program is built on the conviction that business can drive positive change in the world.

Program Overview

The MNA program is a 10-month, 38-credit degree that helps students develop a comprehensive understanding of the nonprofit sector. The program is designed to deepen students' knowledge of everything from economics to management to human resources.

Curriculum

The MNA curriculum is divided into two semesters: Fall and Spring. The Fall semester includes courses such as:

• Accounting for Nonprofit Organizations
• Catholic Social Teaching
• Economics
• Innovation in the Nonprofit Sector
• Legal Environment
• Management Communications
• Nonprofit Management
• Practicum and Leadership

The Spring semester includes courses such as:

• Decision Analysis and Statistics
• Ethics
• Financial Management
• Fund Development
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing
• Practicum and Leadership
• Strategic Management

Faculty

The MNA faculty are passionate about the subjects they teach and are driven to see students succeed. They are united in the belief that business can be a force for good in the world. Some of the notable faculty members include:

• Angela Logan, Academic Director of the Master of Nonprofit Administration Program
• Kristen Collett-Schmitt, Associate Dean for the Undergraduate and Specialized Master's Programs
• Joe Urbany, Professor of Marketing
• Natalie Sargent, Director of Faculty Recognition
• John Michel, Associate Teaching Professor
• Jonathan Boulos, Adjunct Assistant Teaching Professor

Tuition and Financial Aid

The tuition for the MNA program is $51,840. Scholarships are available to all qualified candidates, regardless of citizenship. The program also offers federal and private loan options, as well as earned assistantships.

Admissions

The MNA program is designed primarily for individuals with bachelor's degrees in non-business disciplines. Applicants with undergraduate business degrees will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The application deadlines are:

• Early Action: September 4, 2025
• Round 1: October 14, 2025
• Round 2: January 8, 2026
• Round 3: March 17, 2026
• Round 4: May 5, 2026

Career Development

The MNA program offers a range of career development resources, including:

• Career Development Center
• Mentorship and Coaching
• Practicums
• A powerful alumni network with over 140,000 active alumni

Student Life

As a student in the MNA program, you will have the opportunity to participate in a range of extracurricular activities, including:

• Participation in various student-led campus-wide projects
• Serving through the Institute for Social Concerns
• Attending IDEA Week, an innovation festival created by Notre Dame's IDEA Center
• Playing Bookstore Basketball, lighting a candle at the Grotto, rubbing Knute Rockne's Nose at the Rock

Grow Irish Experience

The Grow Irish Experience is a highlight of the MNA program, featuring immersive, off-campus learning experiences that challenge students to apply what they've learned in the classroom. The experience includes:

• Fall Grow Irish: connects MNA students with leaders from a diverse array of local and regional nonprofit leaders
• Spring Grow Irish: features a team-based intensive, weeklong nonprofit travel immersion or innovation and flexibility in furthering the nonprofit career readiness of MNA students

Military and Veterans

The University of Notre Dame assists veterans and their families by offering support regarding the use of Veteran Affairs (VA) benefits. Veterans may be eligible for up to $69,918.98 in tuition reimbursement for the 2025-2026 academic year.