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Dec 21, 2024
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University Catalog 2024-2025
Nonprofit Management, MA
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MA in Nonprofit Management
Location: AU Online
Credits for Degree: 33 semester credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Distance
Standard time to completion: 22 months
Program Overview
The mission of the Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management (MANM) program is to prepare individuals for exemplary professional leadership in nonprofit organizations through a curriculum informed by best practice standards in the discipline. In pursuit of this mission, MANM students gain the skills and knowledge necessary to attain the following abilities:
- Develop and manage programs to advance an organization’s mission,
- Design and execute effective development strategies for enhanced organizational sustainability,
- Manage an organization’s operations and infrastructure for optimal effectiveness,
- Ground management practice in an understanding of the theories that interpret the history of the nonprofit sector,
- Define and develop the leadership qualities necessary for exemplary management and governance.
The structure of the program consists of two main components:
- A core curriculum of eight courses which focuses on the major functions involved in nonprofit leadership.
- Three elective courses which allow the student to pursue special interests.
Current Tuition and Fees
University Tuition and Fees
A sample sequence is illustrated in the table below.
Sample MANM Program Course Sequence
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Year 1, Fall
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Courses |
Year 2, Fall |
Courses |
| A |
Democracy, Capitalism, and the Nonprofit & Voluntary Sector |
A |
Organizational Leadership & Governance |
| B |
Program Planning & Evaluation |
B |
Leading High Performance Teams |
| Year 1, Spring |
Courses |
Year 2, Spring |
Courses |
| A |
Marketing & Communications Strategy |
A |
Elective |
| B |
Development & Fundraising |
B |
Elective |
| Year 1, Summer |
Courses |
Year 2, Summer |
Courses |
| A |
Financial Analysis for Nonprofits |
A |
Elective |
| B |
Human Resources Management |
B |
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MANM Core Courses (24 Semester Credits)
Elective Courses (9 Semester Credits)
Elective courses allow students to pursue their special interests in depth. Students can choose courses from the MHSA, MANM, and MBA programs. Choice of electives is subject to course scheduling. Some special topics courses are available only in consultation with the student’s advisor. The list below is a sample of the offerings available.
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