MASTER OF NONPROFIT STUDIES (MNpS)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Required Core Classes:

NLM 501 Program Evaluation & Information Management. (3) – syllabus
This course provides the tools to design and conduct practical program evaluation research in today's nonprofit organizations. In addition, it provides an extensive overview of information technology resources (e.g., excel, access, & SPSS) to manage and analyze information. Students will select an individualized project and design a program evaluation specific to their organization.

NLM 510 Foundations in Nonprofit Management. (3) – syllabus
This course provides students with a grounding in nonprofit management and the historical and philosophical foundations of the nonprofit sector in American society. Students identify and study issues and trends related to governance and delivery systems of the nonprofit sector.

NLM 520 Financial Management in Nonprofit Organizations. (3) – syllabus
Reviews fiscal-management accounting procedures, understand financial tools used by nonprofit managers, and provides basic framework for evaluating financial performance of a nonprofit organization.

NLM 540 Volunteer & Human Resource Management for Nonprofit Organizations. (3) – syllabus
This course addresses the challenges of supervising both paid and unpaid staff in nonprofit organizations. Students will gain an understanding of human resource theories and tools to determine roles, evaluate responsibilities, and lead staff toward optimal performance. It will improve supervisory, management, and leadership skills.

NLM 550 Philanthropy: Theory and Practice in Nonprofit Organizations. (3) – syllabus
This course examines issues confronting nonprofit organizations related to fundraising and philanthropic purposes in society. Students will learn fund raising strategies such as conducting annual campaigns and developing individual donors.

NLM 620 Capstone: Critical Issues in Nonprofit Management. (3) – syllabus
Students identify and review key issues confronting the nonprofit sector, while integrating learning from the entire program. This course will allow students to synthesize, analyze and prepare for entry/reentry into the nonprofit sector.

Elective Courses:

NLM 560 Leadership & Ethics
NLM 562 Social Entrepreneurship
NLM 580 Practicum (up to 6 credits)
NLM 590 Independent Study (instructor approval)
NLM 610 Executive Leadership and Governance
PAF 508 Organizational Behavior
PAF 529 Organization Change and Development
PAF 541 Program Evaluation
PAF 591 Art & Public Policy
REC 500 Research Methods
REC 502 Statistics and Data Analysis
SWG 531 Social Policy and Services
SWG 580 Community & Organizational Change
SWG 682 Community Participation strategies (Prereq. or approval)
SWG 683 Developing Grants and Fundraising
Up to 2 other courses as approved by faculty advisor