Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Management of Non-Profit Organizations

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Management of Non-Profit Organizations is designed for professionals working or volunteering in the nonprofit sector, as well as students seeking to prepare themselves for nonprofit careers. This program provides fundamental organizational and management principles to strengthen nonprofit systems and service delivery.

Requirements

The nonprofit management certificate consists of 12 graduate credit hours, with 6 hours from required courses:

• PSC 5410: Public and Nonprofit Management (3 hours)
• PSC 5480: Introduction to Nonprofits (3 hours)
  • Select 2 of the following:
    • PSC 5220: Advocacy Groups in US Politics
    • PSC 5380: Fundraising
    • PSC 5430: Human Resources Management in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
    • COMM 6630: Public Relations Campaigns
    • PUBH 6630: Public Health Advocacy
    • THR 5250: Administration and Management of the Arts
    • THR 5260: Promoting the Visual and Performing Arts
    • Other related course approved by the MPA director
• Total Hours: 12

Plan of Study

The plan of study grid is as follows:

• First Term:
  • PSC 5480: Introduction to Nonprofits (3 hours)
  • PSC 5430: Human Resources Management in Public and Nonprofit Organizations (3 hours)
  • Hours: 6
• Second Term:
  • PSC 5380: Fundraising (3 hours)
  • PSC 5410: Public and Nonprofit Management (3 hours)
  • Hours: 6
• Total Hours: 12

Learning Outcomes

The program has the following learning outcomes:

• PLO 1: Identify and describe best practices in the management of nonprofit organizations.
• PLO 2: Identify and describe challenges and opportunities facing nonprofit organizations in the 21st century.
• PLO 3: Identify, define, and demonstrate skills necessary for effectively managing nonprofit organizations.