Administration: Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations Concentration, M.S.A.

College of Education and Human Services

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

 

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)

MSA 612	Grants Fiscal Administration	3(3-0)
MSA 643	Administration of Annual, Capital Campaigns and Major Gifts	3(3-0)
PAD 521	Board Governance and Executive Leadership	3(3-0)
PAD 523WI	Fundamentals of Grant Writing and Management	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