MASTER OF NONPROFIT STUDIES (MNpS)
  PROGRAM DETAILS

Core Required Courses:

The MNpS will consist of a minimum of 33 credit hours. Students will be required to take 18 credits of core coursework , 3 units of which are a capstone course that will be completed at the end of the student's program of study. The course will be integrative and case-based allowing students to synthesize material from prior coursework.

NLM 510 Foundations in Nonprofit Management
NLM 501 Program Evaluation & Information Management
NLM 520 Financial Management in NP
NLM 540 Volunteer & Human Resource Management in NP
NLM 550 Philanthropy: Theory and Practice
NLM 620 Capstone: Critical Issues in NP Management

Elective Courses:

Students will also complete 15 credits of related elective coursework . In addition to Nonprofit Leadership and Management NLM offered courses, the list draws from two contributing disciplines (public affairs and social work) to foster the interdisciplinary nature of the degree. Students may include two 3-credit courses not listed below on their program of study as long as they can establish an intellectual and professional development objective that substantiates the courses.

NLM 560 Leadership & Ethics in NP
NLM 562 Social Entrepreneurship
NLM 580 Practicum
NLM 610 Executive Leadership & Governance
PAF 508 Organization Behavior
PAF 529 Organization Change and Development
PAF 541 Program Evaluation
PAF 591 Art & Public Policy
REC 500 Research Methods
REC 503 Introduction to Statistics
SWG 531 Social Policy and Services
SWG 580 Community & Organizational Change
SWG 682 Community Participation Strategies
SWG 683 Developing Grants and Fundraising

Typical Program of Study for Full-Time Students:

A typical program of study for a full-time MNpS student is listed below. Students will be able to complete the program on a part-time basis as well. Courses will be offered in a flexible format (evenings and weekends) to meet the need of students.

Apply Now for the Master of Nonprofit Studies: Applying is easy, download the application form below or see the instructions on the "How to Apply" page for more information. We can also mail you one, or you can pick one up in the Lodestar Center located in the Suite 500 on the 5 th floor of the UCENT building on the ASU Downtown Campus. Apply Now in MS Word or Acrobat Reader.

Contacts: For general questions about the Master of Nonprofit Studies, contact the Lodestar Center at (602) 496-0153. You may also wish to contact the program's graduate coordinator, Dr. Carlton Yoshioka, about a particular interest or to schedule a consultation. Contact Dr. Yoshioka at (602) 496-0153 or by e-mail at Carlton.Yoshioka@asu.edu.