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NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT (MNM)
Essential leadership skills for any nonprofit industry
The Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) will prepare you for a leadership position in the nonprofit world, or even ready you to start your own nonprofit organization. DePaul’s MNM degree is designed specifically to correspond with the curriculum goals of the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council.
You’ll take coursework in
- Management
- Financial administration
- Human resource management
- Ethical leadership
- Advocacy and lobbying
- Development and fundraising
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Flexible formats for any lifestyle
Courses are offered in the evening on the Loop Campus or online. The program can be completed in two years and one additional quarter (including one summer) by following a schedule of two classes per quarter.
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Online Degree Option
The online Nonprofit Management (MNM) from DePaul’s College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences offers small class sizes and is taught by the same award-winning faculty you'll find on campus. Tailored to meet the needs of your busy schedule, you'll achieve the same learning outcomes as in-person classes through collaborative and engaged learning.
Gain hands-on experience in the field
DePaul’s close ties to Chicago’s nonprofit organizations make it easy for you to get the real-world experience you need. For a career in the nonprofit, public and private sectors, you’ll find many organizations within walking distance of our Loop Campus, including Chicago Community Trust, Rotary International, World Relief and YMCA of the USA.
Application Deadlines
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Admission Requirements
Submit an online application, professional statement, résumé and official transcripts.
Required Courses
You’ll complete 10 core courses plus three electives.
93%
of Nonprofit Management graduates were employed, continuing their education or pursuing other goals within six months of graduation.
$56k
The median salary for Nonprofit Management graduates was $56,000.
Elevate your knowledge
You’ll study with faculty like Jacob Stump, who has taught a range of classes with topics including international relations, security and insecurity in world politics, critical approaches to terrorism and security, US foreign policy, international political economy, and social science fiction. His research and teaching interests focus on the social construction of insecurity especially related to (counter)terrorism, the everyday politics of economy, and the colonial relationship in Appalachia.
“The international focus of the programs open up a worldview that helps us understand how to work together locally and globally for the betterment of all. Having a degree in Nonprofit Management from DePaul has made me a more well-rounded leader.”
Lisa (MNM ’16)
AVP of Leadership Events, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Alumni Network
You’ll benefit from extensive networking opportunities with DePaul’s strong alumni network, including more than 3,460 School of Public Service alumni. Connect with fellow Nonprofit Management grads, who typically pursue careers in government, non-profit association management and within various nonprofit organizations.
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Scholarships & Aid
The School of Public Service offers several quarterly scholarship, graduate assistantship and fellowship opportunities. Learn more about the scholarships and opportunities available to you.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for the Nonprofit Management (MNM) program, students must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. In addition, successful applicants must demonstrate, through past academic or professional work, a capacity for achievement.
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Degree Requirements
Students complete 13 courses (52 credit hours). Ten courses (40 credit hours) of core course work and three courses (12 credit hours) of electives are required.
?Required Courses
| Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MPS 500 | INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| MPS 508 | INTRODUCTION TO NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| MPS 515 | NONPROFIT FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION | 4 |
| MPS 519 | RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT | 4 |
| MPS 522 | FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| MPS 533 | APPLIED STATISTICS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE (USING EXCEL) | 4 |
| or MPS 536 | APPLIED STATISTICS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE (USING SPSS) | |
| MPS 546 | ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING | 4 |
| MPS 583 | RESEARCH METHODS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE | 4 |
| MPS 593 | INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR | 4 |
| MPS 594 | ETHICAL LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC SERVICE | 4 |
Internship Capstone Option
Students may choose to replace MPS 593 with MPS 610 Internship Capstone option.
Electives
| Course | Title | Quarter Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select three from the following: | 12 | |
| CROSS-SECTOR ANALYSIS | ||
| VOLUNTEERISM IN GLOBAL CIVIL SOCIETY | ||
| PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS | ||
| VALUES-CENTERED LEADERSHIP | ||
| LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC SERVICE | ||
| GROUP DYNAMICS FOR LEADERS | ||
| MARKETING FOR SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | ||
| WORKING WITH NONPROFIT BOARDS | ||
| BEHAVIORAL STRATEGIES FOR PUBLIC SERVICE | ||
| FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT | ||
| STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING | ||
| ANALYSIS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS | ||
| LAW AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS | ||
| STUDY ABROAD SEMINAR | ||
| INDEPENDENT STUDY | ||
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNSHIP | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS | ||
| MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL NGOs | ||
| GRANT AND PROPOSAL WRITING | ||
Internship Option
Students can opt to complete an internship or professional development experience. The student would enroll in MPS 601 for course credit, which will be applied to the MNM degree by the student's adviser. Contact SPSAdvising@depaul.edu for more details.
