MSM in Nonprofit Management

Area of Study Overview

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Nonprofits provide a vital link in addressing the economic and social gaps in society that are not effectively addressed by either government or private industry. The Nonprofit Management area of study is designed to support both current and emerging leadership, ultimately leading to an increase in capacity.

Credit Distribution

I. Core Courses (18 Credits)

MNP-502	Leadership and Management in Public Service in the 21st Century	3
MNP-530	Human Resource Management for Public Service	3
MPL-510	Research Methods in Public Service	3
MNP-520	Economic Issues for Public Service Managers	3
MNP-540	Finance and Accounting for Managers in Public Service	3

Students select one of the following:

MNP-560	Marketing Management for Public Service	3
MNP-510	Project Management in Public Service	3

II. Areas of Study (12 Credits)

NPM-502	Nonprofit Management	3
NPM-610	Nonprofit Governance and Board Leadership	3

Students select two of the following:

MSP-664	Volunteer Management	3
MSP-662	Practical Grant Writing	3
SOE-570	Social Entrepreneurship	3
NPM-670	Critical Issues in Nonprofit Management	3

III. Core Advanced Level Courses (6 Credits)

MNP-515	Leading Strategic Change in Public Service	3
MPL-710	Public Service Capstone	3

Total Credit Hours: 36

NOTE:  Additional courses may be available to satisfy this area. For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.

Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of the area of study in Nonprofit Management, graduates will be able to:

• analyze the theories, roles, responsibilities, and legal duties of nonprofit boards and executive staff;
• assess emerging organizational and governance trends in the nonprofit environment;
• examine human resource, marketing, and communications issues for nonprofits;
• analyze fundraising and financial management topics in nonprofit management, including regulatory issues; and
• assess emerging trends in nonprofit arenas such as collaborations/mergers, shared services models, advocacy, and international concerns (e.g., NGOs).