Nonprofit Management Certificate

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The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management was designed based on best practices in nonprofit education as well as through consultations with students, alumni, and non-profit professionals. Students may enroll in the Certificate program as (1) a pre- Master’s certificate, (2) a specialization with the MPA program, or (3) as a post-Master’s certificate. The Certificate is a 15-credit program.

 

MPA 8299 options: 

  • MPA 8299 Topic: Land-Use and Zoning (1 credit)
  • MPA 8299 Topic: Economic Development Strategies (1 credit)
  • MPA 8299 Topic: Program Evaluation (1 credit)
  • MPA 8299 Topic: Effective Public Affairs (1 credit)
  • MPA 8299 Topic: Marketing in the Cultural Sector (1 credit)
  • MPA 8299 Topic: Establishing a Nonprofit Organization (1 credit)
  • MPA 8299 Topic: Performance Measurement (1 credit)
  • MPA 8299 Topic: Civilian-Military Relations (1 credit)

 

Required Courses

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9

Students choose six credits of electives from the following courses

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
25

In addition to the above electives, students may select one of the following Political Science courses, if offered.

MPA 8012 and MPA 8013 (Individual Research I and II) may also be considered for the certificate with the permission of the MPA Director.

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3
Total Credits:
15

 

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Overview

Program

Public Administration

Type

Graduate Certificate