Nonprofit Leadership and Management, MNLM
Charity, Community, Non-Profit, Nonprofit Studies, Philanthropy, government, leadership, resources
As an experienced professional, you know the impact that esteemed faculty and a strong curriculum can have on your career. Elevate your portfolio and expand your network while focusing on nonprofit leadership. Join a program ranked No. 5 for best graduate nonprofit management by U.S. News & World Report, 2024.
The Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management program is a two-year program designed for individuals seeking senior leadership and management roles in the nonprofit sector. Students gain a specialized understanding of the unique characteristics of nonprofit organizations and the social sector. They explore both theoretical frameworks and practical applications of leadership and management in nonprofit settings. This program allows students to earn recognition comparable to those with graduate degrees in business administration while specializing their skill set for the public good.
- College/school:
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut
- Location: Downtown Phoenix or Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
33 credit hours including the required capstone course (NLM 620)
Required Core (15 credit hours)
NLM 510 The Nonprofit Sector (3)
NLM 520 Financial and Resource Management (3)
NLM 530 Program Evaluation and Information Management (3)
NLM 540 Strategic Human Resources Management (3) or NLM 545 Volunteer Resource Management (3)
NLM 550 Philanthropy (3)
Electives (15 credit hours)
NLM 515 Nonprofit Organizational Behavior and Principles of Management (3)
NLM 525 Fundraising and Resource Development (3)
NLM 540 Strategic Human Resources Management (3)
NLM 545 Volunteer Resource Management (3)
NLM 560 Leadership and Ethics in the Nonprofit Sector (3)
NLM 562 Social Entrepreneurship (3)
NLM 565 Grant Writing Nonprofit Organizations (3)
NLM 570 International Non-Governmental Organizations (3)
NLM 572 Community and Social Innovations (3)
NLM 580 Practicum (3)
NLM 585 Social Marketing (3)
NLM 605 Nonprofits, Law and Society (3)
NLM 610 Executive Leadership and Governance (3)
Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
NLM 620 Capstone: Integrative Seminar (3)
Additional Curriculum Information
Students are required to take 15 credit hours of core coursework and 15 credit hours of related elective coursework. Three credit hours of a capstone course are also required and must be completed in the final semester of the program. The capstone course is integrative of all concepts learned in the program, allowing students to synthesize material from prior coursework. Successful completion of this course is required in place of a thesis or applied project.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- curriculum vitae or resume
- statement of educational and career goals
- three reference letters
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
International applicants are also required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores and a financial guarantee statement.
The statement of educational and career goals should be written in sufficient detail to indicate compatibility with the educational objectives and capabilities of the school.
Reference letters should be from a combination of academic and professional references. References from friends and family members are not accepted.
Students currently pursuing the nonprofit leadership and management certificate who are interested in applying for the master's program must apply to the degree program before the completion of nine credit hours in their certificate program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 07/26 | Final |
| Session A/C | Online | 07/26 | Final |
| Session B | Online | Final |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 12/16 | Final |
| Session A/C | Online | 12/16 | Final |
| Session B | Online | Final |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | In Person | 04/27 | Final |
| Session A/C | Online | 04/27 | Final |
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Evaluate the programmatic work of nonprofit organizations based on an integration of material learned throughout the degree program.
- Evaluate the financial health of nonprofit organizations.
- Demonstrate an understanding of critical dimensions of the nonprofit sector through discussion, readings, individual research and writing.
Graduates of this program have built expertise in nonprofit leadership and management. Career opportunities include:
- chief administrative officer
- chief executive officer
- chief financial officer
- foundation officer
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
