Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Nonprofit Management program is designed for students with a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Master of Nonprofit Management program requires:

• A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
• An overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0
• A current professional résumé
• An essay about personal background, career aspirations in the nonprofit sector, and reasons for pursuing graduate study in nonprofit management
  • The essay should demonstrate graduate-level writing competency
  • It should be written by the applicant
• Two letters of recommendation submitted on behalf of the applicant
  • At least one letter from a professor from the college/university the applicant attended is preferred
  • The recommender must address the applicant's ability to succeed at graduate-level academic work in nonprofit management
• GRE scores are not required for admission, but applicants may wish to consider submitting them if their overall GPA is below 3.0
• Applicants whose native language is not English must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and earn a score of at least 550

Course of Study

The program's course of study is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of nonprofit management.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by the established due date:

• February 15 for summer admission
• May 15 for fall admission
• October 15 for spring admission All requested material must be submitted by the established due date. Materials received after the established deadline will not be considered.

FAQs

Admission is competitive. Applicants meeting the minimum university and/or program application requirements are not guaranteed admission to the program.

Research Areas

The program focuses on various research areas in nonprofit management, providing students with a solid foundation for their future careers.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition fees are not specified in the provided context, but it is mentioned that applicants can apply for scholarships and financial aid.

Graduate Certificate Programs

The program offers several graduate certificate programs, including:

• Nonprofit Executive Leadership
• Public Ethics and Leadership
• Public Procurement
• Public Policy

Minors

The program also offers minors in:

• Public Management
• Nonprofit Management
• Interdisciplinary Minor in Disaster Management

Ph.D. in Public Administration

The Ph.D. in Public Administration is a separate program that offers:

• Student Profiles
• Association of Doctoral Students in Public Administration (ADSPA)
  • ADSPA Colloquium of 2023
  • ADSPA Colloquium of 2022
  • ADSPA Colloquium of 2021
  • ADSPA Colloquium of 2020

Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Degree Opportunities

The program offers accelerated bachelor's to master's degree opportunities in:

• School of Public Administration – Bachelor's to Master's
• Department of Music – Bachelor's to Master's
• Department of Visual Arts and Art History – Bachelor's to Master's

Centers

The program is associated with several centers, including:

• John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government
• LeRoy Collins Public Ethics Academy
  • About LeRoy Collins
  • About Merrett R. Stierheim
    • Remembering Merrett R. Stierheim
  • LeRoy Collins Publics Ethics Academy Archives
  • Advisory Board

Scholarships

The program offers various scholarships to eligible students.

Alumni

The program has a strong alumni network, with:

• Welcome
• Spotlight
• Profiles

Student Chapters

The program has several student chapters, including:

• ADSPA
• AFP
• ICMA
• PAA
  • 2022 PAA Induction Ceremony

Regional High School Ethics Bowl

The program participates in the Regional High School Ethics Bowl.

High School Summer Camp

The program offers a High School Summer Camp.

Frequently Asked Questions

The program has a list of frequently asked questions for undergraduate students.