NGO Education Survey

Department: School of Community Leadership and Development

Courses:

Area of Emphases - Community Impact

MGT 672 - Creativity and Social Entrepreneurship (3 credits) PNH 666 - Foundations and Strategic Grantmaking (3 credits) PNH 664 - Program Evaluation (3 credits)

Area of Emphases - Mission Advancement

PNH 643 - Strategic Management and Planning (3 credits) PNH 665 - Nonprofit and Foundation Boards, Trustees and Governance (3 credits) PNH 663 - Nonprofit Organizations, Advocacy and Public Policy (3 credits) OR PNH 670 - International NGO Management (3 credits)

Area of Emphases - Nonprofit Healthcare

PNH 630 - Health Administration and Service (3 credits) PNH 639 - Community Benefits Assessment and Management (3 credits) PNH 640 - Marketing for Public, Nonprofit and Health Organizations (3 credits)

Elective Courses

Students choose three one-credit courses from the philanthropy topics, trends, and thought leaders workshop series. PNH 554 - Philanthropic Topics, Trends, and Thought Leaders Workshop (.5 to 3 credits)

Fund Development

This course will examine fund development in theory, process, and implementation within nonprofit organizations. The course is designed and taught primarily from the development manager's perspective; however, the course will also briefly cover development from the grantmaking perspective. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: PNH 660 and PNH 661 (PNH 661 may be taken concurrently).

Human Resources in Organizations

A survey of policies and issues in human resource management in public, nonprofit, and health care contexts, including volunteer management. The focus is on values, behavior, ethics, and human interactions in organizations. Offered spring/summer and winter semesters. Prerequisite: Admission to a master's program in the School of Public, Nonprofit, and Health Administration.

Leadership Capstone

Leadership has many meanings and many different theories. This class will explore the concept of leadership in a theoretical and practical sense. We will challenge typical assumptions of leadership and explore leadership theories and practice in nonprofit organizational settings. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisites: PNH 660 and PNH 661. Must complete 30 credits in the M.P.N.L. before enrolling in this course.

Nonprofit Financial Management

This course will examine nonprofit finance and accounting from the management perspective. Topics include financial policies and internal controls, financial statement presentation and analysis, audit and tax reporting, and budgeting. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: PNH 520 or PNH 660.

Nonprofit Management: Practices

Explores the assumptions and practice of nonprofit organization management. Examines how these issues differ in different types of nonprofits. Topics include issues of public accountability, ethics, evaluating organizational effectiveness, personnel motivation, board and staff relationships, volunteers, and the meaning of service. Offered winter semester. Prerequisites: PNH 660 and either PNH 520 or PNH 630.

Organization Theory

Explores the various theories of organizations. The focus is on the process of structural development and the impact each structure has on individuals and groups. Offered fall and winter semesters. Prerequisite: PNH 520 or PNH 630 or PNH 660 (may be taken concurrently).

Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector: History and Ethics

A comprehensive survey of philanthropic traditions and practices in the nonprofit sector, its history, philosophy, character, governance, and legal status. Emphasis on the role and tradition of philanthropy and voluntarism in America and on the special fundraising, resource development, and ethical practices of the sector. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.P.A., M.H.A., or M.P.N.L. programs.

Research Methods

An advanced survey of the most important and frequently used methods and techniques of research and analysis used by administrators and planners. The course also will familiarize students with the use of computers for such research and analysis. Emphasizes the application of research and analysis in public administration. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: PNH 520 or PNH 630 or PNH 660 (may be taken concurrently).