Program Overview

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Nonprofit Leadership and Management (Graduate Certificate)

Program Description

The graduate certificate program in nonprofit leadership and management provides students with an understanding of the nonprofit sector's role in society, as well as the skills necessary to lead and make a positive impact in nonprofit work. Students with diverse academic backgrounds are exposed to knowledge needed by leaders in the nonprofit sector, including understanding the historical and philosophical context for nonprofit organizations in society, the theory and practice of philanthropy, financial management practices, and other topical content areas.

At a Glance

• College/school: Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
• Location: Downtown Phoenix or Online
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Stackable Certificates

Students can complete two graduate certificate programs and combine them into a Master of Advanced Study degree, giving ultimate flexibility to build their own master’s degree.

Degree Requirements

15 credit hours

• Required Core (9 credit hours)
  • NLM 510 The Nonprofit Sector (3)
  • NLM 520 Financial and Resource Management (3)
  • NLM 540 Strategic Human Resources Management (3) or NLM 545 Volunteer Resource Management (3)
• Electives (6 credit hours)
  • Students select either NLM 540 or NLM 545 as part of the required core coursework.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
• All applicants must submit:
  • Graduate admission application and application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume
  • Proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Attend Online

ASU Online offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Application Deadlines

• Fall: Session | Modality | Deadline | Type
  • Session A/C | In Person | | Rolling
  • Session A/C | Online | | Rolling

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:

• Evaluate the financial health of nonprofit organizations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of critical dimensions of the nonprofit sector through discussion, readings, individual research, and writing.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program have built expertise in nonprofit leadership and management. Career opportunities include:

• Administrative officers
• Community services officers
• Executive officers
• Financial officers
• Foundation officers

Program Overview

Harness your passion for building capacity within vital nonprofit organizations tackling today's most pressing issues. ASU ranks No. 5 in best graduate nonprofit management programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2024). Enrich your studies with this certificate by learning to become an effective, professional change agent in a growing industry.