Nonprofit Management Graduate Certificate at University of Oregon

Programme overview

The certificate prepares students for leadership in nonprofit and philanthropic organizations, building technical skills to manage and lead financially stable, innovative and effective organizations.

Faculty: College of Design | Department: Planning, Public Policy and Management | Duration: Not stated (24 credits) | Intake: Application windows: fall Aug 1-15, winter Nov 1-Dec 1, spring Feb 1-Mar 1, summer May 1-15 | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

Core courses (13 credits) are Grant Proposal Writing, Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations, Public and Nonprofit Financial Management and Managing Nonprofit Organizations. The remaining 11 credits are electives and/or a 3-6 credit internship; electives include Project Management, Program Evaluation, Philanthropy and Grant Making, Nonprofit Legal Issues and Nonprofit Board Governance.

Career pathways

Graduates take leadership roles across cultural and arts, education, health care, human services, international development and advocacy organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PPPM master's students declare the certificate with a signed declaration form. Other UO graduate students submit the declaration form, a PPPM application form, a resume and a 1 to 3 page statement. Non-enrolled applicants complete the full UO graduate application with fee, a resume, a statement, two letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts. GRE optional (GMAT accepted). Application windows: fall 1-15 August, winter 1 November-1 December, spring 1 February-1 March, summer 1-15 May.

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.

Intake: Application windows: fall Aug 1-15, winter Nov 1-Dec 1, spring Feb 1-Mar 1, summer May 1-15

Duration: Not stated (24 credits)

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