Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit 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, oftentimes 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:
- Fundraising and Philanthropy
- Fiscal & Performance Management
- Leadership & Management
- Health and Human Service Policy
- International Nongovernmental Organizations
Summer 2025 Bush School Online Course Schedule
Fall 2025 Bush School Online Course Schedule
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.
Program Cost
Tuition and fees vary each year according to state residency, term of study, and other factors. Distance education differential tuition applies to all online courses. For the most recent cost estimate, please contact the Bush School Online Advising center at 1-866-988-2874 or bushschoolonline@tamu.edu.
To learn more about the Graduate Certificate, view this program’s gainful employment disclosures.Students may apply and be eligible for financial aid and scholarships. Veteran’s benefits accepted!
Information
The Certificate 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).
A Rewarding Career Path!
Check out the types of career 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 |
| Writers and Author (e.g. grant-writing) | 27-3043.33 |
Complete your Graduate Certificate in 24 months or less. Financial Aid is available!
