MA in Public Management and Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Students pursuing the MA in Public Management may obtain an additional credential by completing a sequence of courses offered by the Certificate in Nonprofit Management. This combined credential recognizes the interdependence of the governmental and nonprofit sectors and their common ground in mission-driven performance. Students who complete the combined degree will be prepared to move among the public, private, and nonprofit sectors or work for agencies that span them. This combined credential requires students to complete 16 courses (in lieu of 18 to complete both degrees separately).
Admissions Criteria for all Advanced Academic Programs
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the materials and credentials required for all programs, the combined MA in Public Management/Certificate in Nonprofit Management also requires:
- Undergraduate degree in related field: Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree in study areas 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.
- Statement of purpose: This 750-word statement should describe how your academic and/or professional experiences have led to your interest in the field of public management, nonprofit or non-governmental management, and what your ambitions are for the degree. Your statement will be reviewed for content, organization, and writing style.
- Two letters of recommendation: Your recommendations should verify your professional and/or academic accomplishments. Under “Recommendations,” include the contact information for two recommenders. They will be automatically emailed information to access the system. They can then complete and upload their recommendation form.
Applicants should also be aware that:
- If English is your second language, you may be required to take the TOEFL or IELTS examination. Please note the Public Management program requires a minimum online TOEFL test score of 105 and an IELTS score of 7. The admissions committee carefully reviews each test subcategory or band (reading, writing, speaking, listening) to ensure candidates have the required language skills for the program.
- A solid foundation in American government and economics is strongly recommended for those applying to the Public Management program.
Program Requirements
Combined degree students of the MA in Public Management/Certificate in Nonprofit Management must take 16 courses in total before they are eligible to graduate. Students must take 10 public management courses (five cores, four electives, one capstone) and six electives from the Certificate in Nonprofit Management. See below for course descriptions.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Courses - Required: | ||
Public Policy Evaluation & the Policy Process | ||
Financial Management & Analysis in the Public Sector | ||
Economics for Public Decision-Making | ||
Fundamentals of Quantitative Methods | ||
Proseminar: Essentials of Public and Private Management | ||
Capstone for Public Management | ||
Four Public Management Electives | 12 | |
Nonprofit Certificate Requirements | ||
Core Courses - Customizable | ||
Select six of the following: | 18 | |
Resource Development and Marketing in Nonprofits | ||
Institutional Fundraising: Raising Maximum Dollars from Government Agencies, Corporations and Foundations | ||
Mission Meets Profit: Building a Social Enterprise | ||
Fundamentals of Nonprofits and Nonprofit Management | ||
Nonprofit Governance & Executive Leadership | ||
Financial Management and Analysis in Nonprofits | ||
International/Non-Governmental Organizations and Civil Society in Conflict Zones | ||
Total Credits | 30 |