Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Washington University offers a 15-credit Advanced Certificate in Nonprofit Management
designed to prepare students to lead and administer nonprofit organizations.
Intended for practicing managers and leaders in human-service, cultural, educational,
religious and community organizations, as well as for those seeking professional
advancement, the program provides in-depth, comprehensive courses taught by experienced
and respected faculty who work in the nonprofit sector and who share your commitment
to excellence.
The curriculum covers all aspects of nonprofit administration and management:
The advanced certificate program is open to qualified students with a baccalaureate degree, although others with significant professional or volunteer experience may apply after consulting with the program director. Qualified individuals in the community may also enroll in selected courses without participating in the full certificate program. With permission, students may enroll in Nonprofit Management courses before they are officially admitted to the Certificate program. To do so, fill out and submit this form.
To apply for admission, please submit the following:
Contact information:
Nonprofit Management Program
University College, Campus Box 1085
Washington University, One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899
Phone: (314) 935-6778 Fax: (314) 935-6744
E-mail: ucollege@artsci.wustl.edu
Certificate Requirements
Students seeking the Advanced Certificate in Nonprofit Management must complete 15 units of 400-level course work with a 3.0 grade point average and no grade below a B- (B-minus). The certificate can normally be completed in one to two years.
Course requirements include:
For more information, E-mail ucollege@artsci.wustl.edu.
The curriculum covers all aspects of nonprofit administration and management:
- Leading and managing non-profit organizations and interacting with boards of directors
- Supervising volunteers and professionals
- Fundraising and resource development
- Marketing
- Quantitative and qualitative program evaluation
- Financial management
- Planning and decision making
- Social, economic and political trends affecting the nonprofit sector
The advanced certificate program is open to qualified students with a baccalaureate degree, although others with significant professional or volunteer experience may apply after consulting with the program director. Qualified individuals in the community may also enroll in selected courses without participating in the full certificate program. With permission, students may enroll in Nonprofit Management courses before they are officially admitted to the Certificate program. To do so, fill out and submit this form.
To apply for admission, please submit the following:
- A complete program application formincluding a short essay describing your interest in the program;
- a $35 non-refundable application fee;
- official transcripts of all previous college work;
- at least two letters of reference from your employer or volunteer organization.
Contact information:
Nonprofit Management Program
University College, Campus Box 1085
Washington University, One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899
Phone: (314) 935-6778 Fax: (314) 935-6744
E-mail: ucollege@artsci.wustl.edu
Certificate Requirements
Students seeking the Advanced Certificate in Nonprofit Management must complete 15 units of 400-level course work with a 3.0 grade point average and no grade below a B- (B-minus). The certificate can normally be completed in one to two years.
Course requirements include:
- Management in Nonprofit Organizations (U76-410)
- three other courses in the Nonprofit Management curriculum (9 credits)
- an approved elective or a fourth course from the Nonprofit Management curriculum (3 units)
- Arts Management
- Compensation Management
- Group Processes in Organizations
- Leadership Skills for Women Administrators
- Techniques for Teaching Adults
For more information, E-mail ucollege@artsci.wustl.edu.
