Nonprofit Management, Graduate Certificate

Nonprofits today simply require a higher level of management expertise. Nonprofit managers are required to manage people and programs more efficiently and effectively. The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management focuses on developing skills in organizational management, financial management, fund-raising, grant and report writing, human resources management, and governance.

The program integrates theoretical approaches with practical application to prepare students for positions in either small or large nonprofit organizations. The program targets individuals who work in the nonprofit sector as executive directors, managers, program staff, board members, and volunteers. Students have an opportunity to participate in case studies, individual and group projects, and class discussions.

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• Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality.  Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality. 
• Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities.  Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality. 

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Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Required Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
NPM 6110	Legal and Governance Issues in Nonprofit Organizations	3
NPM 6120	Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations	3
NPM 6125	Promoting Nonprofit Organizations	3
NPM 6130	Fundraising and Development for Organizations	3
NPM 6150	Human Resources Management in Nonprofit Organizations	3

Electives

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Choose from the following:		1
CMN 6096	Cultural Communications Lab
INT 6940	Experiential Learning Projects for Professionals
INT 6000	Writing Lab
NPM 6100	Strategic Management for the Nonprofit Sector
NPM 6140	Grant and Report Writing
NPM 6995	Project
PBR 6001	Communications Technology Lab

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

16 total quarter hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required