Administration: Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations Concentration, M.S.A.
College of Education and Human Services
222 Rowe Hall; 989-774-6525
Course Designator:
MSA - Master of Science in Administration
Minimum Totals for Graduation: 36 hours
The purpose of the concentration is to provide an appropriate educational experience for students who intend to pursue careers in the field of philanthropy, fundraising and nonprofit management. Students will gain an understanding of grants management, board governance, and the administration of annual/capital campaigns, as well as the knowledge to manage non-profit organizations. Decision-making skills, analysis and integration of theory and application will strengthen students' understanding of the roles, influence and impact of the discipline in the economic, political, and social arena.
Program Requirements
Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations
Master of Science in Administration Core Requirements
See Master of Science in Administration for:
- Admission Requirements, Retention and Termination Standards
- Accelerated Master of Science in Administration
- Required Core I (15 hours)
- Required Core II (3 hours)
Required Courses (15 hours)
PAD 521 | Board Governance and Executive Leadership | 3(3-0) |
PAD 523WI | Fundamentals of Grant Writing and Management | 3(3-0) |
MSA 612 | Grants Fiscal Administration | 3(3-0) |
MSA 643 | Administration of Annual, Capital Campaigns and Major Gifts | 3(3-0) |
PAD 620 | Nonprofit Management | 3(3-0) |
Electives (3 hours)
Select one of the following:
EDL 610 | Grants and Fund Procurement | 3(3-0) |
EDL 751 | Program Evaluation and Review | 3(3-0) |
MSA 660 | Marketing Administration | 3(3-0) |
PHL 518 | Professional Ethics | 3(3-0) |
RPL 521 | Fund Development & Grant Writing for Public & Non-profit Organizations | 3(3-0) |
Total: 36 semester hours