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2023-2024 Catalogue

Master of Science in Nonprofit Management

The Master of Science in Nonprofit Management program at Wesleyan College aims to train professionals who can offer research-based insight and instruction in response to the increasing demands in the world of nonprofit businesses. Through a strong consideration of ethical data sourcing and use, a focus on the values of justice and diversity, and the appreciation of employee health and wellbeing as a systemic value, our graduates will be able to provide the skills and knowledge to form and manage nonprofit organizations, fundraise properly and provide the skills for working with and managing an array of volunteers.

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  • Develop the knowledge of behavioral elements of the organization and how to manage a diverse workforce
  • Demonstrate the knowledge of data analysis techniques utilized in the business decision-making process
  • Understand and apply concepts, principles, and processes related to nonprofit organizations
  • Apply the related ethical and legal practices and guidelines for public, private, and nonprofits
  • Apply strategies related to marketing and communications within nonprofit organizations
  • Understand and apply the theories, policies, and practices of social entrepreneurship within nonprofit
  • Understand and apply strategies for hiring, managing, developing, and retaining volunteers in the nonprofit setting
  • Apply the concepts needed to properly budget, finance, and develop resource planning to nonprofit organizations


Program Requirements: 36 graduate hours (12 courses)

EBA Core Courses
  • EBA 600 Executive Management Accounting
  • EBA 602 Organizational Behavior in Management
  • EBA 604 Strategic Marketing
  • EBA 608 Managerial Corporate Finance
  • EBA 610 Quantitative Methods
  • EBA 612 Data Analytics
Nonprofit Specialization Courses
  • BNP 613 Theory of Nonprofit Management
  • BNP 614 Fundraising in Nonprofit
  • BNP 615 Nonprofit Strategies
  • BNP 616 Social Entrepreneurship
  • BNP 617 Nonprofit Volunteer Management
  • BNP 699 Nonprofit Management Thesis
 
The Graduate Certificate Program in Nonprofit Management. Our Nonprofit Management certificate prepares graduates for a role in within a wide variety of frameworks, such as community nonprofits, foundations, and fundraising. Our program reflects the increased growth of nonprofit organizations and the impact they provide to the community. Graduates will take an in-depth look at nonprofit theories, nonprofit strategies, and volunteer management. 
 
Students in this program will be able to:
  • Understand and apply concepts, principles, and processes related to nonprofit organizations and how to manage a diverse workforce.
  • Recognize strategies for hiring, managing, developing, and retaining volunteers in the nonprofit setting.
  • Identify the concepts needed to properly fundraise, finance, and develop resources for nonprofit organizations.
Program Requirements 12 hours: (Students choose ANY 4 courses) To earn a graduate certificate, the student must complete all coursework, maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA and have no more than one C in a course.
  • BNP 613 Theory of Nonprofit Management   
  • BNP 614 Fundraising in Nonprofits
  • BNP 615 Nonprofit Strategies
  • BNP 616 Social Entrepreneurship
  • BNP 617 Nonprofit Volunteer Management

For those who wish to continue enrollment to seek the full master's degree, the GPA required for admission is a minimum 3.00 and no more than one C in the certificate program.

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