Traditional Model
The Master in Nonprofit Management program is offered in a traditional format at our St. Paul Campus. The program is tailored to the scheduling needs of working professionals by offering evening classes and online components. Students select either full or part-time study.
Program Requirements/Curriculum
Students are required to complete 48 academic credits (twelve 4-credit courses) and four Hamline Dialogues. They usually complete the program in 2-4 years; however, seven years is the allowed maximum.
Core Courses
- Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management (GPA 8002)
- Professional Ethics (GPA 8010)
- Organizational Theory and Behavior (GPA 8020)
- Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations (GPA 8032)
- Human Resource Management for Nonprofit Organizations (GPA 8052)
- Law for Nonprofit Organizations (GPA 8062)
- Research Methods (GPA 8072)
- Volunteer Engagement and Resources Management (GPA 8082)
- Governance and Planning in Nonprofit Organizations (GPA 8110)
- Fundraising for Nonprofits (GPA 8362)
Elective Courses
The elective requirement (1 course) can include the following courses:
- Communications and Marketing for Nonprofits (GPA 8100)
- Lobbying for Nonprofits (GPA 8360)
- Fundamentals of Philanthropy (GPA 8361)
- Critical Issues for Nonprofit Organizations (GPA 8363)
- Philanthropy (GPA 8364)
- Independent Study (GPA 8497)
- Certificate in Economic Development
- Certificate in Public Affairs Management
Alternatively, students may select their elective course from the Master in Public Administration and Master in Management curricula.
Final Course
Students may choose from one of two final course options:
- Capstone Skills Development for Nonprofits (GPA 8492)
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Hamline Dialogues Series
Students are required to attend at least four of the Hamline Dialogues over the course of their degree studies. The Hamline Dialogues Series provides a forum for conversation between distinguished guest speakers, graduate students, faculty, alumni, and the community. Topics discussed are of relevance to all sectors: government, business, and nonprofit. Cross-sector involvement allows for an enriched education and networking opportunities.
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Additional Requirements
- For students with limited financial management training: Completion of an accounting course prior to taking Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations (GPA 8032) is highly recommended.
- For students with limited nonprofit sector experience: Completion of an Internship (GPA 8494).
- For international students: Completion of Business Communications (GPA 8307). (To be counted as an elective course.)
Dual Degree Option
Students in the Master in Nonprofit Management program may apply to earn a Dual Degree in Nonprofit Management combined with Law, Public Administration, or Management.
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Talk to a Faculty Member
 Cathy Gustafson
Assistant Professor, Program Director
Master in Nonprofit Management
(651) 523-2756
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Cathy Gustafson's Biography
"Professionals in today's nonprofit organizations must acquire and master not only the theory and skills of nonprofit management but they must also stay current in their knowledge about "best practices" in order to better serve their multiple stakeholders. The new complexities and expectations from constituents and regulators make nonprofit challenges particularly unique. Boards of directors and nonprofit leaders are demanding professionals with master's degrees. The Master in Nonprofit Management degree educates and equips the younger professional who aspires to work in the sector as well as the seasoned practitioner - with the relevant skills and knowledge nonprofit organizations are demanding as they fill leadership deficits in many communities across the United States."
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