MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership - General

Official Program Name:

M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Leadership

School Offering Program:

Walden University

Degree Level:

Master's

Program Description:

Walden University's M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Leadership program teaches students the skills they need to successfully lead a nonprofit organization. In the program, students can learn how to manage and raise funds for a nonprofit organization. They will also have the opportunity to study marketing, public relations, and communication strategies for nonprofits. The program culminates with a capstone project that requires students to submit a research paper on aspects of the public or nonprofit sectors.

Accreditation:

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.

Learning Format:

Online

Estimated Program Length:

Eighteen months: Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Personalized estimates of time to completion can be discussed with Walden University enrollment advisors.

Total Credits Required:

51 quarter credit hours

Financial Aid Available:

Walden University offers a number of financial aid opportunities including scholarships, fellowships, and employer tuition reimbursement for those who qualify. Enrollment advisors can also assist with federal aid, private loans, veteran benefits, and other opportunities.

Courses for an M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Leadership:

Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change. Contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program.

Course Title	Credits
Quarter 1
Foundations for Graduate Study	1
Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector	5
Quarter 2
Ethics and Social Justice	5
Organizational Management and Leadership	5
Quarter 3
Finance and Budgeting for the Nonprofit Sector	5
Human Resource Management: Building a Capable Workforce	5
Quarter 4
Board Governance and Volunteer Management	5
Strategic Planning: Collaboration, Cooperation, and Coordination	5
Quarter 5
Resource Development	5
Applied Research and Evaluation Methods	5
Quarter 6
Capstone Seminar	5

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Career Paths:

Walden University's MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership - General program helps prepare students for a wide range of supervisory careers in the nonprofit sector.

Careers that program graduates may seek include:

• Policy Analyst
• Director of Policy
• Program Director
• Government Relations Officer