Online MBA in Nonprofit Management
Provide Impactful Leadership Skills to Nonprofit Organizations
The online MBA in Nonprofit Management explores the essentials of leadership and how utilizing such skills in the nonprofit sector can benefit communities across the world.
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- Duration 13-25 months
- Cost per Credit $673
- Credit Hours 36
Program Benefits
- Examine the key aspects of nonprofit organizations
- No GMAT required for admission with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Affordable tuition
- Flexible online format in 7-8 week terms
Expertise to Lead Effective and Sustainable Nonprofits
Calvin University’s online MBA in Nonprofit Management focuses on the expertise necessary to design a nonprofit organization capable of raising the human and financial resources required for sustainability. Courses are taught by a faculty of expert educators with real-world experience in nonprofit management. With their support, you’ll build skills in finance, fundraising, and professional collaboration while exploring the interactions between nonprofit board members and directors.
The online MBA with an Area of Focus in Nonprofit Management can be conveniently completed through Calvin’s virtual classroom. As a student, you’ll have the freedom to access coursework and discuss course materials with classmates and professors at the time and place of your choice. Balance your education with your personal responsibilities and complete your degree at your own pace.
Career Outlook: Roles that Make a Difference
With an Area of Focus in Nonprofit Management, you’ll gain the leadership expertise and advanced problem-solving skills to make a positive impact through your organization. When you graduate, you’ll qualify for positions that are growing fast, including the role of fundraising manager. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 7,800 openings for public relations and fundraising managers are projected each year, on average, from 2022 to 2032.1
Other career opportunities for graduates of the online MBA in Nonprofit Management:
- Program director
- Community outreach coordinator
- Finance director
Fundraising Manager
$107,390/year1
Fundraising managers develop strategies to increase donations for nonprofit organizations. They must have a strong understanding of donor behavior and coordinate beneficial fundraising events that promote the cause of their organization.1
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER
$129,430/year1
Public relations managers plan and direct the creation of material that will enhance the public image of their nonprofit, including campaigns.1
Career OutlookCurriculum: Courses Designed to Make an Impact
The online MBA in Nonprofit Management curriculum examines effective leadership practices, professional communication, and impactful strategies for nonprofit organizations. As a student, you’ll complete nine core MBA courses and three nonprofit management courses that include instruction on executive leadership, financial management, grant proposals, and more.
Course Spotlight: NOPM 607 Nonprofit Boards and Community Leadership
Nonprofit board of directors are integral to the process of governing and achieving effective community collaborations and public/private partnerships. This course incorporates and applies organizational behavior and theory to explore the leadership role, responsibilities, and interaction between board members and the executive director. Areas of examination include a comparison of different governing models, key questions to consider in board selection and composition, the responsibilities of advisory boards, working with committees, and the expectations of the board in the area of fundraising.
View CoursesCourse Spotlight: NOPM 608 Nonprofit Financial Management
Why are some nonprofit organizations more efficient and stewardly than others? This course establishes a foundation in financial management for those with minimal or no experience in accounting. Areas of emphasis include knowledge and skills needed for distributing and managing resources, and for performing and using analyses and reports to effectively steward the financial health of the organization. Topics include key accounting principles, an overview of financial statements and how they are used in the budget development process and cash flow analysis, understanding the audit report, maximizing investment policy, and the responsibilities regarding government compliance. All of these will be looked at through the lens of ethical standards.
More Areas of Focus
The online MBA program offers five optional Areas of Focus that provide a competitive edge for your chosen business career path.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Fulltime online MBA students can complete the MBA in as little as thirteen months.
Yes. The online MBA offers both part- and full-time options.
The first step is to complete and submit the online application. Applying to Calvin’s MBA is free.
You can start the online MBA program at six different start dates throughout the year, flexible to meet your needs.
You can select a general MBA that consists of 12 required courses and 3 additional master’s courses of your choice (in consultation with your advisor) to complete the program. The five available areas of focus – Applied Communication, Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing, and Nonprofit Management – are optional ways to complete the full 30-36 hours for your MBA. Learn more about the curriculum for the online MBA by visiting the program’s curriculum page.
Once you complete the online MBA program, you’ll be qualified for a variety of in-demand leadership careers, including roles such as top executive, fundraising manager, administrative services manager, marketing manager, and more. Visit this program’s career outcomes page to learn more about the professional opportunities that await you.