Master of Nonprofit Administration

Administrative Office - San Francisco

415-422-2592

Program Director: Kathleen Fletcher, M.P.A., Ed.D.

Senior Associate Program Director: Gleb Nikitenko, M.P.A., M.A.

The Master of Nonprofit Administration (MNA) degree program prepares experienced adults for management and leadership roles in the nonprofit sector. The program trains its graduates to be reflective practitioners, capable of independent professional judgment that integrates theory, practical experience, and commitment to social values. The MNA program is designed for students already working in nonprofit corporations, foundations, voluntary associations, community organizations, or nongovernmental organizations.

The curriculum addresses issues and problems of nonprofit management, and helps students master relevant concepts, skills, and analytic tools. Courses investigate the political, economic, legal, and social environments of nonprofit organizations. Students gain knowledge of organizational behavior and management theory, and develop skills in specific areas such as governance, fundraising, human resources management, financial management, legal issues, and advocacy.

Program Requirements

The MNA degree requires 27 months of coursework, involving 30 units of required core courses, 3 units of elective courses, and a 3-unit capstone seminar. All MNA students take the first 30 units of required core courses and the final 3-unit capstone seminar together. 3-unit elective courses are offered on a rotating basis, or students may opt to take an elective course outside the MNA program if approved by their advisor.

• NPA - 671 Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector
• NPA - 638 Management and Organizational Behavior
• NPA - 677 Governance and Strategic Planning
• NPA - 673 Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations
• NPA - 631 Nonprofit Human Resource Management
• NPA - 674 Legal Issues Affecting Nonprofit Organizations
• NPA - 675 Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations
• NPA - 678 Nonprofits & Public Policy
• NPA - 612 Research and Evaluation Methods
• NPA - 614 Data Analysis
• NPA - 616 MNA Summary Project

Students take an elective course during their last semester in the program. Each cohort is offered one of the following two courses as a default elective. These courses are offered on a rotating basis.

• NPA - 672 Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations
• NPA - 676 Information and Communications Technologies

Students may opt to take a course outside of the M.N.A. program as their elective with the approval of their academic advisor.

Please see Nonprofit Administration Course Descriptions.

Degree Requirements

• Completion of all degree coursework with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
• Completion of a summary project
• Successful completion of all degree requirements

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MNA Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, students will be able to:

• Describe the roles of the nonprofit sector in the US and internationally, and provide examples of those roles.
• Identify and explain the similarities and differences between nonprofit management and management in the for-profit and public sectors.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge in strategic planning, board governance, fundraising, nonprofit financial management, legal requirements, human resources, marketing, and advocacy.
• Identify ethical issues brought forth in their classes, and discuss how these ethical considerations impact the work of nonprofit managers.
• Design and carry out applied research projects to answer research questions faced by nonprofit organizations.
• Analyze data and make recommendations based on their findings.