M.A. in Nonprofit Leadership and Management

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.

Program Overview

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. Read about the MBA/Nonprofit certificate. You must already be enrolled in USD's MBA Program to be eligible.

In addition we offer a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies with a Specialization in Nonprofit/Philanthropic Leadership and Management.

Features:

Highly-regarded faculty from USD’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences
Renown practitioner faculty who are leaders in the fields of health care, arts administration, human services, finance, organizational development and community organizing.
An emphasis throughout the program on applied projects with local nonprofit corporations, where students immediately utilize the concepts they learn in the classroom.
A close-knit learning community that convenes regularly outside the classroom to build on the learning experience.
A student body comprised largely of nonprofit professionals who have proven leadership ability.
Courses offered during evening hours and some weekend days which allow students to work full time while attending the program.
Discounted tuition and scholarships for all students employed by 501 (c) (3) organizations.
Regular events and symposia with speakers of national significance on issues that are front and center in nonprofit leadership & management.
Optional certification with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
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.