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Master of Science in Nonprofit Management
The Fontbonne OPTIONS M.S. in Nonprofit Management fuses essential principles and practices from the fields of business and nonprofit into a specialized curriculum that prepares students for the major responsibilities and challenges facing professionals in this fast-growing sector.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook of Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that job growth in nonprofit management is projected to increase by 14% by 2018. Analysis done by the Bridgespan Group predicts this sector will need close to 640,000 new leaders over the next decade, approximately 2.4 times more leaders than currently employed in nonprofit organizations. Wide-ranging social, legal, financial, organizational, and governance issues are presented to develop a solid understanding of the unique dynamics and complexities of nonprofits. Effective and relevant managerial skills are emphasized, as is the importance of advanced interpersonal skills to communicate and build relationships with a variety of constituents. Students will be prepared to think critically, act ethically and assume responsibility as nonprofit leaders, bringing about positive change. With a significant leadership deficit predicted for nonprofits over the next decade, this comprehensive program is designed for individuals seeking to advance their career in this specialty field and for others aspiring to transition into it.
OPTIONS M.S. in Nonprofit Management is offered in a dual-track evening format. Some courses are also available online. The 36 credit-hour program can be completed in as little as 14 months.
CURRICULUM:
- Management of Information Technologies
- Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
- Ethical Responsibility in Business
- Budgeting
- Marketing and Communications for Nonprofits
- Resource Development for Nonprofits
- Revenue Streams for Nonprofits
- Fiscal and Legal Management for Nonprofits
- Governance, Leadership and Management for Nonprofits
- Strategy, Planning and Program Evaluation for Nonprofits
- Nonprofit Operations
- Applied Nonprofit Management Project
Prerequisite coursework is required prior to beginning the curriculum including Financial Accounting, Macroeconomics, and Business Finance. If appropriate undergraduate work has not been completed, prerequisite courses can be satisfied at Fontbonne University in an accelerated online format or courses can be taken at an accredited, degree-granting university.
Curriculum subject to change.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- An application accompanied by a non-refundable $25 application fee payable to Fontbonne University.
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited, degree-granting college or university. Official transcripts must be received from the degree-granting institution.
- A minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4-point scale.
- Resume reflecting a minimum of three years of significant, full-time work experience.
- Two letters of recommendation from professional references.
- A 200 to 300 word self-statement describing your background, successes, and reasons for pursuing your graduate degree from Fontbonne.
- Applicants whose native language is not English must pass the TOEFL with a score of 197 CBT / 71 IBT / 5.5 IELTS or a Fontbonne-authorized equivalent test.
Fontbonne University OPTIONS - 314-863-2220
1300 Strassner Drive, St. Louis MO 63144
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