Master of Science in Nonprofit, Leadership, and Management Program By University of San Diego |Top Universities

Master of Science in Nonprofit, Leadership, and Management

Main Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Designed for motivated working professionals, the online Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership and Management program helps current and future nonprofit leaders build the practical skills needed to make a lasting impact.

The  nonprofit sector is the third largest employer in the U.S., with one in 10 people employed by a nonprofit organization. As such, there is an abundant need for committed individuals to lead these organizations in working to positively impact their communities. The online Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership and Management serves as timely and practical preparation for those committed to measurable, sustainable social change. 

Degree candidates build upon a foundation of nonprofit experience to hone their skills in executive leadership, advanced management practices, governance, program development, evaluation, fundraising and philanthropy. Coursework is informed by real-time developments in the nonprofit world, delivered by faculty with hands-on experience.

The curriculum is grounded in the on-campus Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership and Management (MANP) program at USD. More information about the on-campus MANP program is available  on the MANP degree page .

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Designed for motivated working professionals, the online Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership and Management program helps current and future nonprofit leaders build the practical skills needed to make a lasting impact.

The  nonprofit sector is the third largest employer in the U.S., with one in 10 people employed by a nonprofit organization. As such, there is an abundant need for committed individuals to lead these organizations in working to positively impact their communities. The online Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership and Management serves as timely and practical preparation for those committed to measurable, sustainable social change. 

Degree candidates build upon a foundation of nonprofit experience to hone their skills in executive leadership, advanced management practices, governance, program development, evaluation, fundraising and philanthropy. Coursework is informed by real-time developments in the nonprofit world, delivered by faculty with hands-on experience.

The curriculum is grounded in the on-campus Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership and Management (MANP) program at USD. More information about the on-campus MANP program is available  on the MANP degree page .

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The University of San Diego is committed to a program designed to acquaint every student with the intellectual, cultural, and moral life of our civilization, while providing at the same time the opportunity to add to this knowledge special career-centered competencies. Normally, the student is in residence through eight semesters, during which he or she is enrolled in approximately 44 courses, carrying minimum credit of 124 units.USD students who wish to earn a second bachelor’s degree (as opposed to one degree with two majors) are required to complete a minimum of 30 units beyond the first USD degree (thus, at least 154 units are needed), to be seeking a different degree (for example, a BBA for a student who has already earned a BA degree), to fulfill the core curriculum requirements for the second USD degree (if these are different from the first degree), and to meet all prerequisite and major requirements for the second degree.Transfer students who already have a bachelor’s degree and wish to earn a USD baccalaureate degree in another major must meet all of USD’s core curriculum requirements, meet USD’s residency requirement of a minimum of 30 units, and meet all requirements (including prerequisites) for the degree and major sought.

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We are looking for applicants who are already (or have the potential to be) leaders in the nonprofit community, in addition to people with critical thinking skills, good interpersonal skills and strong writing skills. We have a preference for applicants who have professional experience or real-world knowledge that will help them immediately translate their learning in the program into concrete application for their work. That said, all candidates are unique. Interested applicants are encouraged to discuss their qualifications with the admissions team or program director to determine eligibility.
Tuition for the MSNP program is $880 per unit. With a total of 30 units, the full cost of tuition for the program is $26,400. Tuition amounts shown on this website, or in other university publications or web pages, represent tuition and fees as currently approved. However, the University of San Diego reserves the right to increase or modify tuition and fees without prior notice and to make such modifications applicable to students enrolled at USD at that time as well as to incoming students. In addition, all tuition amounts and fees are subject to change at any time for correction of errors. Please note that the displayed tuition covers only the cost of courses, and additional expenses such as books and other fees are not included
Yes, provided they meet the additional requirements for admission, including a TOEFL exam score of 83 or higher and course-by-course transcript evaluation and report by an approved agency. If you are currently in the U.S. on an F-1 or M-1 student visa, you are not eligible to pursue the online section of our program, per U.S. immigration regulations. International students who are currently in the United States on an F-1 student visa may be able to transfer the F-1 record to the University of San Diego. Please contact an enrollment advisor if you think this situation applies to you.
We look for applicants who have been in the workforce for three years or longer, preferably leaders in the nonprofit community in a management-level position. However, considerations are taken into account for any professional and/or volunteer experience in the nonprofit sector and for those who have the potential to be leaders and critical thinkers with good interpersonal and writing skills. Interested applicants are encouraged to discuss their qualifications with the admissions team or program director to determine eligibility.
Yes! The MSNP program was designed specifically for individuals working full-time. Classes are delivered online asynchronously, so you can complete your coursework at your own convenience wherever you have access to the internet.
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