Curriculum

The nonprofit-focused graduate courses offered in the Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and Leadership and the Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management include coverage of such major topics as:

Theory and Practice of Management and Leadership in Nonprofit Sector Organizations

This course explores the scope, dimensions and roles of nonprofit organizations. It highlights the history and theories of philanthropy, voluntarism and the nonprofit sector, as well as the roles and functions of nonprofit managers and leaders.

Nonprofit Governance and Executive Leadership

Students in this course learn the history, role and function of nonprofit governance and executive leadership. It covers the principal models used in governing nonprofit organizations and responsibilities of nonprofit board members.

Ethics and Values

This course explores the values embodied in philanthropy and voluntary action, highlighting the principles of ethics as applied in nonprofit organizations. It covers codes of ethical conduct and standards of performance used in nonprofit organizations.

Nonprofit Law

Students in this class learn legal frameworks under which nonprofit organizations operate. It includes the rights and obligations of nonprofit directors, trustees, officers and members. It also explores legal and tax implications of charitable giving, advocacy, lobbying, and the political and commercial activities of nonprofit organizations.