Master of Nonprofit Management

Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate Program

The School of Public Administration offers a Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Management. The Executive Certificate is only available to students already enrolled in graduate studies at FAU. The program is designed for professionals in the nonprofit sector who wish to take graduate level courses to enhance their skills. Students will receive the Certificate after completing four of the following five courses:

PAD 6142 – Introduction to Nonprofit Management
PAD 6149 - Governance in Nonprofit Organizations
PAD 6206 – Fundraising for Nonprofits
PAD 6233 - Grants Writing and Program Evaluation
PAD 6260 - Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations

The courses are normally completed within a three semester time frame as a non-degree seeking student. Students must maintain registration during the fall or spring terms for each of the academic years that the student is in the program. Any student not registered during one full academic year will be considered inactive. Participants must successfully complete the program with a grade point average of 3.0. Upon successful completion of the program the student is awarded a certificate of completion.

A student can continue in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) or the Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) program at FAU by applying for admission according to University procedures, as outlined in the University Catalog. If admitted to the MPA or MNM program, all the Certificate courses can be transferred, providing a grade of "B" or above is earned in each course.

Contact
If you are already enrolled in a Master's program at Florida Atlantic University or if you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, and have a specific question about the Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Management, please contact Dr. Ron Nyhan at rcnyhan@fau.edu.