Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a variety of programs for students, including master's degrees, bachelor's degrees, certificates, and professional development opportunities.

Master's Degree

The master's degree programs include:

• Communication Management with concentrations in AI Strategy and Application, Learning and Development, Marketing Communication, and Public Relations
• Environmental Policy and Management with concentrations in Energy and Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Environmental Policy and Management Flex Path, and Natural Resource Management
• Geographic Information Systems with a concentration in Master of Science in Geographic Information Science (GISc)
• Health Informatics with concentrations in Health Informatics and Healthcare Management
• Healthcare Management with concentrations in Healthcare Management and Health Informatics
• Information Technology with concentrations in AI Strategy and Application, Cybersecurity Management, Database Design and Administration, Information Systems Security, Project Management, Software Design and Programming, and Web Design and Development
• Nonprofit Leadership with concentrations in Executive Leadership and Operations, Nonprofit Fundraising, and Social Enterprise and Innovation
• Organizational Leadership with concentrations in Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations, Human Capital in Organizations, Organizational Development, Project Management, and Strategic Innovation and Change
• Professional Creative Writing with concentrations in Professional Creative Nonfiction Writing, Professional Dramatic Writing, Professional Fiction Writing, and Professional Poetry Writing
• Strategic Human Resources with a concentration in HR Employment Relations, HR Management and Development, and HR Operations
• Supply Chain Management with a concentration in Supply Chain Management
• Transportation Management with a concentration in Transportation Management

Bachelor's Degree

The bachelor's degree programs include:

• Bachelor of Arts Completion
• Bachelor of Professional Studies
• Which Program Is Right For You

Certificates

The certificate programs include:

• Graduate Certificate in Communication Management with certificates in AI Strategy and Application and Learning and Development
• Graduate Certificate in Environmental Policy and Management with certificates in Energy and Sustainability and Environmental Policy
• Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems with certificates in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), GIS and Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and GIS in the Environment
• Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics
• Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management
• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology with certificates in AI Strategy and Application, Cybersecurity Management, Database Design and Administration, Information Systems Security, Project Management, Software Design and Programming, and Web Design and Development
• Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership with certificates in Executive Leadership and Operations, Nonprofit Fundraising, and Social Enterprise and Innovation
• Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership with certificates in Organizational Development and Strategic Innovation and Change
• Graduate Certificate in Professional Creative Writing with certificates in Professional Creative Nonfiction Writing, Professional Dramatic Writing, Professional Fiction Writing, Professional Poetry Writing, and Literary Genres in Book Publishing
• Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management with a certificate in Supply Chain Management
• Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology Foundations
• Undergraduate Certificate in Leading Teams
• Undergraduate Certificate in Transportation and Supply Chain Operations

Professional Development

The professional development opportunities include:

• Professional and Workforce Development
• Digital Badges
• Stackable Certificates
• Institute for Leaders in Development

Lifelong Learning

The lifelong learning opportunities include:

• Enrichment Program
• Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Admission

The admission requirements include:

• Master's Degree
• Graduate Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree Completion
• Undergraduate Certificate
• Enroll Before You Apply
• Combined Degree
• Tuition and Aid

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Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership and Operations

The Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership and Operations requires completion of 24 credit hours (6 courses) and includes:

• Concentration Courses:
  • NFP 4200: Executive and Board Roles, Responsibilities, and Leadership
  • NFP 4205: Leading Strategically
  • NFP 4230: Program Evaluation for Learning and Impact
  • UNIV 4520: Finance for Organizational Success
• Elective Courses:
  • COMM 4006: Building High-Performing Teams
  • GS 4040: Managing Across Cultures
  • ORL 4120: Team Effectiveness and Interventions
  • HRA 4170: The Inclusive Organization
  • NFP 4230: Participatory Evaluation for Program and Community Impact
  • ORL 4400: Leading Strategic Planning in Organizations
  • ORL 4530: Leading a Culture of Organizational Innovation

Career Opportunities

The career opportunities for graduates of the Nonprofit Leadership program include:

• Nonprofit President
• Chief Financial Officer
• Chief Operating Officer
• Executive Director
• Director of Membership
• Associate Director

Accreditation

The university's College of Professional Studies is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council.