Nonprofit organizations face unique challenges. As their numbers grow across the country, prepare yourself to manage them effectively.
As nonprofit organizations fill an ever-increasing societal need by providing services in areas spanning health care, education, workforce development and support for disadvantaged populations, a new generation of nonprofit managers is in high demand. These managers must be prepared to deal head-on with the challenges that nonprofit organizations face due to their legal status, governance and funding needs in addition to managing and meeting standards of accountability.
The University of Baltimore's M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Social Entrepreneurship leverages the expertise of the College of Public Affairs and the Merrick School of Business to provide you with a comprehensive education that addresses not just effective management but the forward-thinking initiatives of social enterprise.
When you graduate, you'll be skilled in:
- understanding the role of the nonprofit sector, its scope, economics, significance and history
- analyzing issues related to the unique legal, ethical and governance structures of the nonprofit sector
- developing financial models to ensure sustainability of nonprofits, including fundraising, philanthropic gifts and the use of social enterprise mechanisms
- identifying the different types of accountability under which nonprofit organizations must operate, including financial accountability and accountability to multiple stakeholders.