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."
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Offered online, on-campus, or a combination of both, the Certificate in Nonprofit Management is an outstanding addition to the resume of anyone working with nonprofits or interested in a career in the nonprofit sector, nonprofit organizational structures, and management practices appropriate to the sector. Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to offer effective leadership in the management of nonprofit organizations. Courses are taught by nationally and internationally acclaimed faculty members, often times accompanied with a student presence of full time working professionals who bring unique experiences and expertise to the classroom.
These areas of study are available for a choice of certificate emphasis:
- Fund Raising and Philanthropy
- Fiscal & Performance Management
- Leadership & Management
- Health and Human Service Policy
- International Nongovernmental Organizations
Our Students
Certificate students come from various backgrounds. Many are full time professionals seeking a stand-alone credential for career advancement, with the added bonus of transferable hours that might count as credit toward a graduate degree. Many other certificate students are full time, degree-seeking Texas A&M graduate students adding a special notation of certificate completion to their transcripts. 89% complete their certificate within 24 months, with some choosing a more accelerated or relaxed pace to fit individual scheduling requirements through the convenience of online learning.
Information
The Certificate in Nonprofit Management requires completion of 12 graduate credit hours and is offered all online, all on-campus, or through a combination of both. Two courses are required along with two electives from a variety of course offerings (see overview below). Need more information? Email an Enrollment Advisor or call 1-866-988-BUSH (2874).
For program consideration, a Bachelors degree or current Texas A&M student status is required, along with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
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A Rewarding Career Path!
Check out the types of careers paths and/or advancement opportunities pursued by certificate awardees.
| Career | Occupational Code from O*net Code |
| Community and Social Services Specialists | 21-1099.00 |
| Chief Executives | 11-1011.00 |
| General and Operations Managers | 11-1021.00 |
| Marketing Manager | 11-2021.00 |
| Program Directors | 27-2012.03 |
| Public Relations Managers | 11-2031.00 |
| Public Relations Specialists | 27-3031.00 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 11-9151.00 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 21-1093.00 |
| Training and Development Managers | 11-3042.00 |
Complete your Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management in 24 months or less for a total cost ranging from eleven to fifteen thousand dollars (cost includes textbooks & materials) dependent upon residency status. Scholarships are available!
Median debt of those who utilize loans
Title IV: $14,500
Private: $0
Institutional: $0
