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Online Management Master's Degree

Nonprofit & Association
Management

Management: Nonprofit & Association Management
Master's Specialization
AT A GLANCE
  • 36 credits
  • Transfer up to 6 credits
  • All courses available online
  • Select hybrid courses available
TUITION
  • $514 per credit (in-state)
  • $659 per credit (out-of-state)
  • $480 per credit (military)
  • Other fees may apply
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Next Session Starts
January 11

Put yourself on the path to an executive director position with this master's in management specialization.

Learn how to successfully direct an organization in the nonprofit sector with an online master’s degree in management with a specialization in nonprofit and association management from University of Maryland Global Campus. Whether you're currently working or seeking to work in an association, development organization, foundation, or political organization, you’ll learn the latest governance strategies, as well as the fundamentals of financial management and leadership so that you can help your organization fulfill its mission.

Total Credits Required: 36

Initial Requirement

  • (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
    (to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)

The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.

Core Courses

  • (6 Credits, MGMT 630)
  • (3 Credits, MGMT 640)
  • (3 Credits, MGMT 650)

Specialization Courses

  • (3 Credits, NPMN 600)
  • (3 Credits, NPMN 610)
  • (3 Credits, NPMN 620)
  • (3 Credits, NPMN 640)
  • (3 Credits, NPMN 650)
  • (3 Credits, NPMN 655)
  • (3 Credits, NPMN 660)

Capstone Course

  • (3 Credits, MGMT 670)

  • (6 Credits, MGMT 630) or (3 Credits, MGMT 610) must be taken within the first 6 credits.
    • (3 Credits, MGMT 610) and (3 Credits, MGMT 615) may be taken instead of (6 Credits, MGMT 630).
  • (3 Credits, MGMT 640) should not be attempted simultaneously with (3 Credits, MGMT 650).
  • You must complete 24 credits of program coursework, including all core courses, before enrolling in (3 Credits, MGMT 670).
  • (3 Credits, NPMN 600) must be taken as the first specialization course.
  • Taking (3 Credits, NPMN 650) before (3 Credits, NPMN 655) is strongly recommended.

General Master's Degree Requirements

  • You must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher at all times.
  • All degree requirements must be fulfilled within five consecutive years.
  • Any transfer credits must have been earned within the five-year time frame to be applied toward a graduate degree.

Please review the overall master’s degree requirements for additional considerations.

This is our recommended course sequence to progress through this program. This sequence incorporates course prerequisites and program requirements but does not list course alternatives that may be available. We recommend you take a maximum of 6 credits per term. You cannot take a prerequisite with its subsequent course during the same session. Your plan will be unique and dependent on multiple factors, including the number of credits you transfer to this program.

Contact an advisor if you any questions about this plan, course alternatives, or your course load limit.

Sequence Course
1
(0 Credits, UCSP 615)
2
(6 Credits, MGMT 630)
3
(3 Credits, NPMN 600)
4
(3 Credits, MGMT 640)
5
(3 Credits, NPMN 610)
6
(3 Credits, MGMT 650)
7
(3 Credits, NPMN 620)
8
(3 Credits, NPMN 640)
9
(3 Credits, NPMN 650)
10
(3 Credits, NPMN 655)
11
(3 Credits, NPMN 660)
12
(3 Credits, MGMT 670)

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These requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022–2023 academic year. For prior year requirements, visit our catalog archive.

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Master’s Degree Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each master's degree webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all master’s degrees.
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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Manage Finances
Oversee finances and generate revenue for a nonprofit organization.
Analyze Issues
Analyze legal and governance-related issues.
Hone Management Style
Develop a management style and strategy.
Manage Projects
Manage issues that impact the successful scope and completion of a project.
Measure Outcomes
Analyze corporate outcomes and processes.
Complete Projects
Complete a team project using cash-flow analysis resource leveling.

Industry Snapshot

This program is designed to help prepare you for organizational leadership in the nonprofit sector, whether you're in an association, development organization, foundation, or political organization.

Allison "Jill" O. (center), Bristol, TN

1.5M+
Organizations
There are more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the United States.
Source: National Center for Charitable Statistics | "The Nonprofit Sector in Brief" | June 18, 2020

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This program is designed to help prepare you for the Certified Associate Executive certification.

Experience Recommended for Success

  • If you lack a recent background in finance or accounting, you should take
    (0 Credits, UCSP 620) before
    (3 Credits, MGMT 640).
  • If you lack a recent background in statistics, you should take
    (0 Credits, UCSP 630) before
    (3 Credits, MGMT 650).
  • Taking
    (0 Credits, UCSP 605) is recommended to improve writing skills.

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