​Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes

1. NP MA students will develop a deep foundational knowledge of the origins and significance of the nonprofit sector (voluntary action, philanthropy), its relationship to the government and the for-profit sector (domestic and international), and how the nonprofit sector is shaped by the larger political and economic environment.
2. NP MA students are able to apply ethical standards and understand the implications of values based management and leadership practices such as advocacy for diversity, inclusion, and multiculturalism to advance social justice through nonprofit research and practice.
3. NP MA students acquire and apply relevant management and leadership skills related to nonprofit governance, finance, advocacy, public policy, and resource management.
4. NP MA students critically apply social science research and evidence-based practices to understand and respond to community needs, facilitate culturally appropriate solutions, and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate mastery in concepts and theories related to leading and managing nonprofits.
2. Illustrate a meaningful transfer of knowledge from academic studies to professional practice.
3. Apply critical thinking and a synthesis of information from multiple theories, fields, and/or constituencies to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
4. Reflect personal/professional growth and leadership capacity through experiential learning
5. Demonstrate leadership on issues of diversity, inclusion, and multiculturalism through the development of a global mindset.
6. Post-graduation alumni will demonstrate professional growth. 
7. Recent grads will report high levels of degree utility.

Our Alumni

Graduates of the M.A. in Nonprofit Leadership and Management go on to leadership roles in the multifaceted nonprofit sector. They work as Executive Directors, Grant Writers, Development Officers and more. Here is a sample of positions our alumni hold or have held.