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MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership


Develop the skills necessary to lead diverse and complex nonprofit organizations with our master’s in nonprofit management and leadership degree program.
Develop the skills necessary to lead diverse and complex nonprofit organizations with our master’s in nonprofit management and leadership degree program.

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MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership

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Program Details

General Program Specialization

Minimum Degree Requirements

  • 48 quarter credits
    • Foundation course (3 cr.)
    • Core courses (40 cr.)
    • Capstone course (5 cr.)

View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.

Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.

Admission Requirements

Program Admission Considerations: A bachelor's degree or higher.

General Admission Requirements: Completed online application and transcripts. Please note that the materials you are required to submit may vary depending on the academic program to which you apply. More information for international applicants.

 

Tuition and Fees

General Program Specialization

Curriculum ComponentRequirementsCostamount
Tuition48 quarter credit hours$545 per quarter hour$26,160
Program FeePer quarter$175$875
   $27,035**
BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP

YOUR TUITION
-$5,450

$21,585*

*Represents the General Program, minimum time to completion, and Believe & Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe & Achieve Scholarship savings based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.

**Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 20 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.

Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $1,000 and $1,400.

Program Outcomes

Career Outlook

Growth in the nonprofit sector continues to outpace the rest of the economy, creating a variety of new management opportunities. With an MS in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from Walden University, you will have the opportunity to quickly take charge of your career and develop the skill set required to lead a nonprofit organization and have a far-reaching impact on your community.

Potential career options in nonprofit management may include:

  • Community Development Manager
  • Executive Director
  • Program director
  • Director of development
  • Volunteer manager
  • Program manager
  • Program specialist
  • Social Entrepreneur

Career positions may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

 

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this online master’s in non-profit management and leadership program will be prepared to:

  • Understand and apply concepts, principles, and processes related to nonprofit organizations in domestic and international settings.
  • Apply relevant ethical and legal guidelines and practices in public, private, and nonprofit organizations.
  • Understand cultural diversity issues and apply cultural competency in public, private, and nonprofit organizations.
  • Understand and use appropriate statistics, research methodology, and program evaluation to conduct research related to public, private, and nonprofit organizations.
  • Apply concepts, principles, and processes related to budget, finance, resource development, and strategic planning to nonprofit organizations.
  • Apply strategies related to marketing, public relations, and communication in nonprofit organizations.
  • Understand and apply strategies for acquiring, managing, developing, and retaining volunteers and board members in nonprofit organizations.
  • Understand and apply theories, concepts, and practices related to leading and managing in public, private, and nonprofit organizations.
  • Understand and apply theories, policies, and practices of governance across sectors, domestically and internationally, in public, private, and nonprofit organizations.
  • Apply concepts, theories, and skills gained to create positive social change to public, private, and nonprofit organizations in domestic and international communities.

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1Nonprofit employment statistics cited in the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies’ report, “Employment in America’s Charities: A Profile,” 2006.