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Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership is designed to complement existing degree programs within the School of Social Work, School of Government, School of Information and Library Science, and the College of Arts and Sciences (specifically Public Policy). While there may be some overlap in coursework, the certificate provides specialized, nonprofit-focused content that enhances the academic and professional preparation of students. Course credit transfer policies will be applied to ensure that students can efficiently integrate the certificate into their degree programs.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Chapel Hill, NC, United States

What you will study

The certificate requires a minimum of 12 credit hours. Required courses include SOWO 883 Marketing and Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations; SOWO 884 Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations; PUBA 756 Nonprofit Management; SOWO 885 Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations; INLS 685 Project Management: Strategy and Applications; PLCY 799 Selected Topics in Public Policy.

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Entry requirements

Graduate certificate: applicants are generally admitted to the Graduate School, which requires a four-year bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better; international applicants add TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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