NGO Education Survey
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Contact Information:
Deborah Calhoun
Chair, Department of Business
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
4701 N. Charles St.
Baltimore
Maryland 21210
United States
Northern America
Americas
https://www.ndm.edu/grad-prof-studies/academics/programs/nonprofit-management
College: School of Arts, Sciences and Business
Department: International Studies / Political Science
Courses:
POL‑103 Introduction to International Affairs
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Undergraduate
Discipline: International Studies / Political Science
Intro to power, conflict, international economics, environment, international organizations — foundational for global issues / NGO / international studies interest.
POL‑351 Problems of Developing Nations
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Undergraduate
Discipline: International Studies / Political Science
Focus on issues faced by developing nations — global inequality, development challenges — relevant for international development / NGO focus.
POL‑401 Political and Economic Globalization
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Undergraduate
Discipline: International Studies / Political Science
Studies globalization’s political and economic aspects — relevant to international nonprofit, global policy, NGOs.
POL‑430 International Organizations and World Politics
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Undergraduate
Discipline: International Studies / Political Science
Examines international organizations (e.g. UN), world politics, global cooperation/conflict — highly relevant for NGO/international careers.
POL‑440 Global Issues
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Undergraduate
Discipline: International Studies / Political Science
Covers global interlinked issues — e.g. migration, environment, global economy, identity — relevant for global NGOs, human rights, global justice.
Department: International Studies / Political Science / History
Courses:
Senior Seminar (HIS/POL‑456)
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Undergraduate
Discipline: International Studies / Political Science / History
Capstone integrating global studies / international affairs knowledge — often includes research on global justice, international relations, NGOs, etc.
Department: Nonprofit Management
Courses:
NPM‑502 Introduction to Nonprofit Management
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Graduate
Discipline: Nonprofit Management
Introductory course for nonprofit sector: legal/regulatory context, governance, fundraising, volunteer management, advocacy, public policy, social change.
NPM‑531 Managing Financial Resources in Nonprofits
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Graduate
Discipline: Nonprofit Management
Teaches nonprofit financial management, budgeting, resource allocation — essential for nonprofit management roles.
NPM‑545 Fundraising and Grant Writing
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Graduate
Discipline: Nonprofit Management
Practical skills relevant to NGO funding, fundraising, grant acquisition and management.
NPM‑560 Nonprofit Law and Ethics
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Graduate
Discipline: Nonprofit Management
Explores legal and ethical challenges faced by nonprofits — good foundation for NGO leadership, compliance, governance.
NPM‑570 Nonprofit Marketing
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Graduate
Discipline: Nonprofit Management
Covers marketing, communications, outreach for nonprofits — helps with advocacy, community engagement, awareness campaigns.
NPM‑580 Program Evaluation and Research Methods
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Graduate
Discipline: Nonprofit Management
Teaches evaluation and research methods to assess nonprofit programs, important for impact assessment, grant reporting, social research.
Program Information:
No programs listed.
Degree and Certificate Information
Degrees
College or Department: Nonprofit Management
Department Information: The Nonprofit Management department at Notre Dame of Maryland University’s School of Arts, Sciences and Business is a graduate program that prepares students for leadership and management roles in nonprofit organizations and NGOs by teaching governance, fundraising, finance, program evaluation, and strategic planning.
Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.) in Nonprofit Management
Level: Graduate
Working Language: English
College or Department: International Studies / Political Science
Department Information: The International Studies / Political Science department at Notre Dame of Maryland University’s School of Arts, Sciences and Business is an interdisciplinary program that prepares undergraduate students to understand global politics, international relations, and development issues, equipping them for careers in NGOs, diplomacy, policy, and global advocacy.
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Studies
Level: Undergraduate
Working Language: English