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Course Descriptions

Governance and Planning in Nonprofit Organizations

GPA 8110

0-20 Credits

This course introduces the governance process in nonprofit organizations, including the composition, roles, and responsibilities of governing boards; the relationship between boards and staff; and the role of governing boards in planning. It examines strategies for analysis and intervention when governance structures are not serving organizational needs.

Core course for these programs:
Master in Nonprofit Management (Cohort Model)
Master in Nonprofit Management (Traditional Model)

Elective course for these programs:
Master in Public Administration (Traditional Model)
Master in Management (Traditional Model)

Past Course Syllabi and Instructors for this Course:

Term	Location	Instructor	Course Syllabi
Fall 2007	Minneapolis Center	Julia Classen	PDF File
Fall 2006	Minneapolis Center	Julia Classen	PDF File