Master of Nonprofit Management (M.N.M.)
Purpose
The purpose of the Master of Nonprofit Management program is to provide deep insight into social responsibility and practical methods for managing the day-to-day operations of a nonprofit organization while creating positive change in communities around the world. The program is designed to equip graduates to engage in the practical application of the skills required to plan, execute, and manage nonprofits, exercise professional judgment, and exhibit ethical character in alignment with a biblical worldview. The program encourages students to develop strategic plans and innovative solutions using research outcomes, industry literature, and best practices. Students are given a variety of courses in which they consider fundraising, board governance, and budget planning while engaging in developed cognates which allows them to specialize in areas of interest.Program Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Analyze nonprofit principles based upon current theories or concepts.
- Recommend solutions based upon research, knowledge of the literature, or best practices.
- Integrate a Christian Worldview into nonprofit principles.
Program Specific Admissions Requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements, admission to candidacy in the Master of Nonprofit Management program requires:
- Earned baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (e.g., SACSCOC, TRACS, ABHE, etc.)
- An undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above (on a 4.00 scale)
- TOEFL (if applicable)
Students who do not meet the minimum Good Standing GPA requirement may be admitted on Academic Caution status. Students who have less than an undergraduate 2.50 GPA will not be admitted to the program.
Transfer Credit
A maximum of fifty-percent of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level. In order to transfer credit, students must have earned the minimum grade of B-, and courses must have been completed within 10 years of the start date of the program. No core courses may be transferred from another institution. Credits from a prior degree on the same academic level earned through Liberty University are considered transfer credits.