Master of Nonprofit Administration

 Department Chair: Michael O'Neill, Ed.D.

The Master of Nonprofit Administration (MNA) degree program prepares experienced adults for management and leadership roles in the nonprofit sector. The MNA program is designed for students already working or planning to work 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 30 months of coursework involving 39 credits—30 credits from core courses, including a 3-credit capstone course, and 9 credits from elective courses. The latter may be either MNA elective courses (678, 682, 683) or other relevant graduate courses in the University. The MNA courses are listed below:

• NPA 671 - The Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy
• NPA 638 - Management and Organizational Theory
• NPA 677 - Governance and Strategic Planning
• NPA 673 - Nonprofit Development and Fundraising
• NPA 631 - Human Resources and Volunteer Management
• NPA 674 - The Law of Nonprofit Organizations
• NPA 675 - Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations
• NPA 678 - Nonprofits and Public Policy
• NPA 672 - Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations
• NPA 681 - Performance Measures and Program Evaluation
• NPA 682 – Earned Income and Government Contracting
• NPA 683 – NGOs and the International Nonprofit Sector

• NPA 684 – MNA Capstone

Degree Requirements

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

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 sector
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge in strategic planning, board governance, fundraising, nonprofit financial management, legal requirements, human resources, nonprofit marketing, advocacy, and program evaluation.  
• Identify ethical issues brought forth in their classes, and discuss how these ethical considerations impact the work of nonprofit managers.

• Complete a portfolio that integrates learning from the entire program and encapsulates the results of students’ work.