Caster Family Center for Nonprofit Research
Specialization in Nonprofit Leadership and Management in the Leadership Studies Ph.D. Program
The mission of the Institute for Nonprofit Education and Research is to educate leaders for the nonprofit community through academic excellence, applied learning and research.
We are proud to be a member of the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council.
The Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC) is a membership association comprised of academic centers or programs at accredited colleges and universities that focus on the study of nonprofit organizations, voluntarism and/or philanthropy. Established in 1991, NACC is the first group entirely dedicated to the promotion and networking of centers that provide research and education in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.
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Master's Program Overview
Click here for a Powerpoint presentation that highlights the benefits our program!
The Nonprofit Leadership & Management Program is an integrated course of study melding state-of the-art leadership theory with cutting-edge management models, strategies, and tools designed to produce thoughtful, effective nonprofit leaders. It is designed for professionals who have an interest in developing their skills in an academically rigorous setting.
The Nonprofit Leadership & Management Program is a 36-unit Master’s of Arts Degree. We also offer a certificate in Nonprofit Management in conjunction with USD's MBA Program. Click here for information about the MBA/Nonprofit certificate. You must already be enrolled in USD's MBA Program to be eligible.
In addition we offer a Leadership Studies Doctorate with a specialization in Nonprofit Leadership and Management.
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Highly-regarded faculty from USD’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences
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Renown practitioner faculty who are leaders in the fields of health care, arts administration, human services, finance, organizational development and community organizing.
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An emphasis throughout the program on applied projects with local nonprofit corporations, where students immediately utilize the concepts they learn in the classroom.
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A close-knit learning community that convenes regularly outside the classroom to build on the learning experience.
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A student body comprised largely of nonprofit professionals who have proven leadership ability.
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Courses offered during evening hours and some weekend days which allow students to work full time while attending the program.
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Discounted tuition and scholarships for all students employed by 501 (c) (3) organizations.
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Regular events and symposia with speakers of national significance on issues that are front and center in nonprofit leadership & management.
- Optional certification in American Humanics
- Support for each student to obtain an intellectually broadening exposure to at least one other culture for the purpose of improving his/her nonprofit leadership ability.
- Access to an active network of local professionals, including members of our advisory board, who represent some of the most prestigious public, private and nonprofit entities in the county.
Want to know more?
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On the left-hand side of this page are links that will tell you all about our program. We hope you will explore the site fully and take advantage of all it has to offer.
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For more information, please contact Laura Stein, Assistant Director, Institute for Nonprofit Education and Research at lbstein@sandiego.edu or (619) 260-7442. You may also contact Pat Libby, Co-Director, Institute for Nonprofit Education and Research at plibby@sandiego.edu or (619) 282-8875.
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