Certificate in Nonprofit Management
"The Certificate in Nonprofit Management develops leaders for the nonprofit sector, contributes to understanding nonprofit organizations and their role in society, and supports the practice of effective management."
Students who complete the Certificate in Nonprofit Management will gain an understanding of the nonprofit sector, nonprofit organizational structures, and management practices appropriate to the sector. With this preparation students will be able to offer effective leadership in the management of nonprofit organizations.
Program Highlights
- Texas A&M University graduate course credit
- Transcript recognized
- Challenging and varied curriculum
- Nationally and internationally acclaimed faculty
- Flexibility in course selection
- Opportunity to interact with professionals in the field
Courses in the Certificate:
Students complete 12 credit hours of graduate-level coursework. There are two required courses: Foundations of the Nonprofit Sector and Management and Leadership of Nonprofit Organizations. CNPM courses are offered in a variety of formats.
- Online courses offer a flexible and interactive format that moves quickly and covers an entire semester of coursework in just six and half weeks.
- Woodlands courses are offered at Lone Star College, University Center Campus, Woodlands, TX. Courses meet every other week on Friday evening and all day Saturday for six weeks.
- College Station courses are offered over a traditional 15 week semester, typically meeting once a week for 3 hours.
Students can select from a variety of electives, such as fund raising and program evaluation. Click here for a complete list of courses.
Qualifications to Apply for the Certificate:
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and meet other qualifications. An applicant, once admitted, can enter the certificate program at any time. Individuals who successfully complete the program will be awarded a certificate, and it will appear on their university transcript.
More Information about the Certificate:
For more information on the CNPM, including which courses are scheduled to be offered over the next several semesters, please contact a Bush School representative via telephone or e-mail. To apply for the CNPM program (in-residence, online, or a combination), please click here.
Contact Information
The Office of Extended Education
Telephone Today: 1-866-988-BUSH (2874) or 979-862-7810
E-mail: online@bushschool.tamu.edu
William A. Brown
Associate Professor and Director of the Certificate in Nonprofit Management
wbrown@bushschool.tamu.edu| (979) 458-1372 | Allen Rm. 1051
To begin the application process online, visit the Application page.
