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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 521Board Governance and Executive Leadership

3(3-0)

PAD 523WIFundamentals of Grant Writing and Management

3(3-0)

MSA 612Grants Fiscal Administration

3(3-0)

MSA 643Administration of Annual, Capital Campaigns and Major Gifts

3(3-0)

PAD 620Nonprofit Management

3(3-0)

Electives (3 hours)

Select one of the following:

EDL 610Grants and Fund Procurement

3(3-0)

EDL 751Program Evaluation and Review

3(3-0)

MSA 660Marketing Administration

3(3-0)

PHL 518Professional Ethics

3(3-0)

RPL 521Fund Development & Grant Writing for Public & Non-profit Organizations

3(3-0)

Total: 36 semester hours