Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management

Nonprofit Management

Graduate Certificate

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Nonprofit Management Certificate Program Overview

OU-Tulsa also offers a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management through the MPA program. The course includes four core classes and three 1-hour seminars (15 hours total).

This certificate is a stand alone program. Upon completion, however, the certificate can be fully applied to the MPA program.

Why study Nonprofit Management at OU-Tulsa?

This program is designed for individuals who seek to build skills in nonprofit leadership and advocacy. The program was developed to provide advanced academic training in the skill sets critical to leaders in nonprofit organizations. The Nonprofit Management certificate can be completed in just one year.

Our program is designed for both working professionals and full-time students located in Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Norman areas, offering the most flexibility in course scheduling and career paths.

Program Requirements

An application
Transcript showing an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (for regular admissions) OR graduate GPA (based on 12 hours or more) of 3.0 or higher.
Statement of professional purpose and goals (i.e., how will the certificate program help you achieve your career goals?)
2 letters of recommendation; at least one from someone familiar with applicant’s performance in the workplace (the requirement for letters of recommendation is waived for individuals who are current OU graduate students in good standing)

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Nonprofit Management Certificate Curriculum

All courses are offered on nights and weekends to accommodate the working adult. Student must apply to the program and meet the standards of the OU Graduate College.

Courses in Nonprofit Management Certificate

PSC 5033 Nonprofit Management (3hr)	Mission and vision planning; volunteer recruitment; board development and relations; succession planning; strategic planning; media relations; marketing
PSC 5143 Program Evaluation (3hr)	Analyzing and engaging stakeholders; logic modeling; survey design; focus group and interview training; statistics in program evaluation; reporting data
NPNG 5413 Nonprofit Law and Policy (3hr)	Legal Guidelines and responsibilities; tax code (all 501(c)s); income reporting; transparency; policy and advocacy opportunities and limitations
NPNG 5033 Nonprofits: The Sector and The System (3hr)	Public/Private partnerships; sector relations; grant-based relationships; government contracts
NPNG 5701 Nonprofit Fundraising and Grantmaking	One credit hour practitioner-taught course
NPNG 5711 Nonprofit Financial Management	One credit hour practitioner-taught course
NPNG 5721 Nonprofit Human Resource	One credit hour practitioner-taught course

Career Paths

City Manager
Public Affairs Director
Grant Writer
Policy Analyst
Chief Operating Officer
Strategic Planning Director
Director of Operations
Performance Analyst

Employers

Cherokee Nation Businesses
City of Claremore
City of Sapulpa
Tulsa Public Schools
American Red Cross
Tulsa Community Foundation
Reading Partners of Tulsa
Teach for America
Tri County Technical College

Take the Next Step

Your graduate certificate in Nonprofit Management from OU-Tulsa can open doors that set you off on a journey of a lifetime.

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