Graduate Certificate Nonprofit Management & Leadership

The mission of the Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership is to “prepare competent professional leaders for nonprofit organizations”.

The Program:

• Prepares students for professional staff positions in nonprofit agencies
• Provides current nonprofit professionals with knowledge and skills to advance their careers.

Certificate Admission Criteria

• A baccalaureate degree conferred by an accredited institution
• A minimum of 2.5 grade point average on a scale of 4.0
• Two letters of recommendation
• A statement of academic and professional goals, research interests, and motivation

*Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for acceptance to the Certificate program. Up to 9 credits may be applied to the Master of Public Administration (MPA). However, if the student decides to enroll in the MPA program, all the requirements for the MPA degree must be satisfied prior to registering for the fourth course in the Certificate Program. The remaining Nonprofit Management Certificate courses will be incorporated into the degree plan.

Baccalaureate degree is required to receive certification through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance and enroll in graduate level courses. 

UDC Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Students Association (NLASA) – participation is required.