MPSL in Nonprofit Management

Area of Study Overview

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

Credit Distribution

I. Core (18 Credits)

MPL-582	Law, Ethics, and Decision Making in the Public Sector	3
MPL-510	Research Methods in Public Service	3
MSP-674	Municipal Finance	3
MPL-580	Public Service Leadership and Governance	3

Students select one of the following:

MNP-525	Project Leadership and Communications in Public Service	3
MPL-520	Program Analysis and Evaluation	3

Students select one of the following:

MNP-505	Organizational Management and Leadership in Public Service	3
MNP-530	Human Resource Management for 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
MNP-515	Leading Strategic Change in Public Service	3

III. Public Service Elective (3 Credits)

IV. Capstone (3 Credits)

MPL-710

Public Service Capstone

3

Total Credit Hours: 36

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).

(offered under MPSL and MSM programs)