Description
The nonprofit sector is the fastest growing sector of the economy, and the Department of Public Administration's completely online Master of Nonprofit Management program prepares students for careers in this dynamic field. This degree program provides opportunities for students to prepare for employment or to advance their careers as administrators in nonprofit management. The program is intended to produce graduates equipped with the management skills and analytical skills needed for successful careers in the nonprofit sector.
Degrees OfferedMaster of Nonprofit Management- MNM Cohort Track
Admission
For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the Admissions and Registrationsection of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must apply online. Please be sure to submit all requested material by the established deadline(s).
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of all graduate students. Minimum requirements for regular admission are: (1) a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for the last 60 attempted semester hours of undergraduate study, (2) a grade point average of 3.0 in a previous graduate degree, or (3) a total score of 1000 or higher on the verbal-quantitative sections of the GRE.
A limited number of students who do not meet these requirements but who do have at least a 2.5 GPA and an 800 GRE score may be admitted on a provisional basis. These students must demonstrate proven nonprofit sector leadership experience, present strong recommendations from either academic or professional advisers, and provide a clear statement of educational goals. More specific information on provisional admissions may be obtained from the department.
Individuals whose native language is other than English or whose bachelor's degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution are required to have a minimum score of 220 (computer-based test; or equivalent score on the paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
A course-by-course transcript evaluation is required of all students who attended a college or university outside the United States. For information and instructions about transcript evaluations see Transcripts and Evaluation on the Graduate Studies website.
Students are expected to be computer literate upon entry to the program or are expected to obtain these skills immediately upon admission to the program. This program is completely online, so computer skills are necessary to access the courses.
Application Due Dates
All students applying for fellowships must apply by the Fall Priority deadline date.
U.S. Applicants
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International Applicants
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International Transfer Applicants
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Master of Nonprofit Management
Degreee Requirements
The Master of Nonprofit Management (M.N.M.) program consists of 33 credit hours. Each student completes a core of nine required courses (27 credit hours), with the option of a thesis or two electives (6 credit hours). Courses and credit hours used for undergraduate degrees cannot also be counted toward the M.N.M. degree.
Minimum Hours Required for M.N.M.—33 Credit Hours
Minimum Core Requirements—27 Credit Hours
- PAD 5142 Nonprofit Organizations (3 credit hours)
- PAD 5145 Volunteerism in Nonprofit Management (3 credit hours)
- PAD 5146 Nonprofit Resource Development (3 credit hours)
- PAD 5850 Grant and Contract Management (3 credit hours)
- PAD 6149 Nonprofit Administration (3 credit hours)
- PAD 6327 Public Program Evaluation Techniques (3 credit hours)
- PAD 6208 Nonprofit Financial Management (3 credit hours)
- PAD 6417 Human Resource Management (3 credit hours)
- PAD 6335 Strategic Planning and Management (3 credit hours)
Thesis Option—6 Credit Hours
Students may choose to do a thesis with the consent of the academic adviser. PAD 6971 Thesis Research is designed to guide students in conducting research in the area of nonprofit management. For this option, students select a thesis committee and write a research proposal consisting of a literature review and a detailed methodological plan. Once the proposal is approved, students collect, analyze, and interpret the data. To complete the requirements for this option, students must present and defend their research to their committee and their peers.
Elective Option—6 Credit Hours
Students may take two elective courses (three hours each) with the prior approval of the program director. The elective courses are to be in the student’s area of interest, such as public administration, criminal justice, health care or social work.
Exit Requirements
Students must achieve a grade of "B" (3.0) or better in every course listed under core requirements.
Nonprofit Management Cohort Track
The Master in Nonprofit Management Cohort Track is designed specifically for students who are not Florida residents. The admission standards and degree requirements are the same as the traditional program. Students interested in the out-of-state Master of Nonprofit Management cohort should contact the Division of Continuing Education (www.ce.ucf.edu/nonprofit).
Financial Support
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see Financing Grad School, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Key points about financial support:
- If you’re interested in financial assistance, you’re strongly encouraged to apply for admission early. A complete application for admission, including all supporting documents, must be received by the priority date listed for your program under "Admissions."
- You must be admitted to a graduate program before the university can consider awarding financial assistance to you.
- If you want to be considered for loans and other need-based financial assistance, review the UCF Student Financial Assistance website at http://finaid.ucf.edu and complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, which is available online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Apply early and allow up to six weeks for the FAFSA form to be processed.
- UCF Graduate Studies awards university graduate fellowships, with most decisions based on nominations from the colleges and programs. All admitted graduate students are automatically considered in this nomination process. To be eligible for a fellowship, students must be accepted as a graduate student in a degree program and be enrolled full-time. University graduate fellowships are not affected by FAFSA determination of need.
- Please note that select fellowships do require students to fill out a fellowship application (either a university fellowship application, an external fellowship application, or a college or school fellowship application). For university fellowship applications, see Financing Grad School
- For information on assistantships (including teaching, research, and general graduate assistantships) or tuition support, contact the graduate program director of your major.
Contact Info
Master of Nonprofit Management
Mary Ann Feldheim, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2604
mfeldhei@mail.ucf.edu MNM Cohort Track
Mary Ann Feldheim, Ph.D. , Associate Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-2604
mfeldhei@mail.ucf.edu
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