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Nonprofit Leadership and Management - Financial Management

Curriculum Description

The Nonprofit Leadership and Management curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for a leadership or management role in the nonprofit sector.

Course work includes an overview of nonprofit organizations (NPO), philanthropy, legal and ethical concerns, funding issues, and strategic planning. Additional coursework introduces grant writing, international non-governmental organizations (NGO), public relations and sustainable communities.

Graduates should qualify for positions at various levels of leadership and management in the non-profit sector.

The following represents one way in which the certificate can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Certificate

C25410FM
NC CIP: 52.0206
Day, Evening and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2020

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ACC 120 Prin of Financial Accounting REVISED REQUISITE 3 2 0 4
NPO 110 Intro to Nonprofit Mgmt REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
NPO 120 Fundraising/Stewardship REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
  Total: 9 2 0 10

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
NPO 115 Nonprofit Financial Mgmt 3 0 0 3
PAD 254 Grant Writing REVISED REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
  Total: 6 0 0 6

Total Credit Hours: 16

Additional Information

2015FA - New Certificate

C25410FM
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