MA in Non-Profit Management
Johns Hopkins University's Master of Arts in Non-Profit Management program provides students with the leadership and organizational skills needed to succeed in the non-profit sector, both domestically and abroad. The MA in Non-Profit Management program is made up of ten asynchronous online courses (six core courses and four electives). Courses focus on non-profit leadership, grant writing, strategic planning, project management, monitoring and evaluation, resource development, social enterprise, and international mission-based work.
Students complete their studies with the Non-Profit Capstone Seminar, in which they may select one of the following options: a) research paper on a relevant aspect of non-profit management; b) a project that will contribute to the social sector in some capacity; or c) an immersive professional experience working with a non-profit or nongovernmental organization. Students are encouraged to identify a capstone idea as they move through the program and have the option to build on a major assignment from a non-profit course. All capstones require a 30-page well-researched final paper.
Admissions Criteria for All Advanced Academic Programs
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the materials and credentials required for all programs, the Master of Arts in Non-Profit Management program also requires applicants to hold a baccalaureate degree in a study area relevant to the curriculum. Applicants are accepted to the program on the understanding that they have sufficient background in a relevant field, either through their previous degree or through relevant professional experience, to be able to complete the program. Applicants must also provide:
- Resume
- A Statement of Purpose: Please provide a statement, up to one page in length, describing your personal background and/or a part of your life experience that has shaped you or your goals. Feel free to elaborate on personal challenges and opportunities that have influenced your decision to pursue a graduate degree at Johns Hopkins.
- Two Letters of Recommendation
Program Requirements
Students in the MA in Non-Profit Management must complete a total of 10 courses:
- Five required core courses
- One customizable core course
- Four elective courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses - Required: | 15 | |
| Fundamentals of Nonprofits and Nonprofit Management | ||
| Financial Management and Analysis in Nonprofits | ||
| Nonprofit Governance & Executive Leadership | ||
| Organizational Leadership and Ethics in NGO Management | ||
| NGO Management Capstone Seminar | ||
| Core Course - Customizable: | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Resource Development and Marketing in Nonprofits | ||
| Institutional Fundraising: Raising Maximum Dollars from Government Agencies, Corporations and Foundations | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Leadership Skills in the 21st Century | ||
| Negotiating as a Leadership Skill | ||
| Introduction to Advocacy and Lobbying | ||
| Mission Meets Profit: Building a Social Enterprise | ||
| Contemporary Politics of Latin America | ||
| Project Management for NGOs | ||
| Economic Growth:The Politics of Development in Asia, Africa and Beyond | ||
| Monitoring & Evaluation for Nonprofits/NGOs | ||
| International/Non-Governmental Organizations and Civil Society in Conflict Zones | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the program should be able to:
- Apply history, facts, data, trends, and lessons learned to interpret situations that arise every day for non-profit and non-governmental organizations, including the various roles that international and national non-profits and civil society organizations play in local, national, and international development, humanitarian action, and policy processes.
- Demonstrate leadership skills that are critical to effective decision-making to lead, manage, and/or oversee mission-driven organizations on issues related to strategic planning, board management, theory of change, strategic partnership, program development, monitoring and evaluation, marketing, fundraising, and development, and other skills.
- Utilize oral and written communication skills from both academic and practitioner-based sources that will enhance effective non-profit leadership.
- Demonstrate effective ethical management and leadership decision-making skills specific to the needs of non-profits and non-governmental organizations.
- Evaluate emerging trends and best practices in charitable, philanthropic, and/or advocacy organizations.