There is a growing need for qualified non-profit specialists to effectively manage the business and financial affairs of charitable and humanitarian organizations. A degree in Nonprofit management will provide you with the extensive knowledge you need to improve the efficiency and sustainability of nonprofit organizations. You will study non-profit leadership and management, development and marketing, as well as non-profit finance and fundraising.

The governance and financing structures of the non-profit sector pose unique challenges. The manager of a non-profit organization should not only deal with the same organizational, human resources, financial, marketing, operational and leadership issues as any commercial organization, but he also must deal with unique characteristics. For example, with resource development, management, volunteering and social entrepreneurship.

Advantages of the program

The program is specially designed for adult students who are busy with work and family commitments. Online courses are designed for five weeks, and weekly assignments can be completed according to your schedule. Students have direct access to professors who are also professionals in their field. The Bachelor's degree in Non-profit Management is intended for students who want to become an executive director, operations manager, development manager or public relations manager of a non-profit organization.

A bachelor's degree in nonprofit management at the university will help you learn the basic elements of how nonprofit organizations work. The program provides an in-depth look at the two most important elements of non-profit organizations: financial resources and human resources. Both are necessary for organizations to provide the intended services to their community.

As a nonprofit specialist, you will receive a comprehensive approach that will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to support nonprofit organizations in various fields. You will also gain first-hand experience working with a non-profit organization by completing the required internship course. This allows you to learn what it takes to succeed in the industry while making connections along the way. The University's School of Public Administration also coordinates an annual non-profit conference, which provides you with additional opportunities to interact directly with leaders of non-profit organizations throughout the region and the country.