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Graduate Certification in Nonprofit Management
The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management is a five-course (14-15 credit hours) curriculum that is flexible enough to meet the needs of both pre-career and in-service individuals. Taking only one class per term, this certificate program may be completed in 16 months. Should program graduates seek to continue their studies, certificate credits transfer directly into the master's in public administration degree requirements as well as the master’s in accounting, master’s in social work, master’s in liberal studies or MBA programs. Classes are small and taught by exceptional faculty who have advanced degrees, do applied research and are closely connected with the nonprofit community in southeast Michigan.
Career Opportunities
This graduate certificate is designed for executive directors, program managers, consultants and public administration professionals who want to develop competencies and peer networks to strengthen community organizations that, in turn, improve the quality of life for citizens. This certificate is designed to develop competencies and practical skills for building management capacity of a non-profit organization in the areas of budgeting and finance, accountability, legal issues and human resources. Individuals changing from entry-level, nonprofessional, professional or technical roles to managerial roles will find this certificate program beneficial.
Number of Credits
- 14-15 credit hours
Program of Study
The curriculum is designed to provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge in nonprofit management as well as offer enough flexibility for students to pursue individual interests. Students must complete three required courses and select two of the electives listed below.
- ACC 646 Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations (3)
- LAW 603 Legal Environment of Nonprofit Organizations (3)
- PLSC 605 Leadership and Management in Nonprofit Organizations (3)
- ACC 605 Strategic Information and Control Systems (3)
- PLSC 540 Introduction to Government Budgeting (3)
- MGMT 570 New Venture Creation (3)
- MGMT 509 Human Resource Management (3)
- MGMT 628 Human Resource Development (3)
- PLSC 515 Public Personnel Administration (3)
- SWRK 662 Grant Writing and Resource Development (3)
- PLSC 645 Intergovernmental Relations (2)
- SOCL 678 Methods in Social Program Evaluation (3)
- PLSC 590/591/592 Special Topics in Public Administration (1/2/3)
- SWRK 694 Community Action Seminar (3)
Accreditation
All courses in the graduate public management certificate programs at EMU are part of the fully accredited master's in public administration program.
For More Information
Eastern Michigan University
Department of Political Science
Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management
601 Pray-Harrold
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734.487.3113 | Fax: 734.487.3340
sukru.koyluoglu@emich.edu
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