Cohort Model
The Master in Nonprofit Management program is offered in an Cohort format at our Minneapolis Center. The program is tailored to the schedules of working professionals with evening classes (one night per week), eight-week terms, and online components.
Program Requirements/Curriculum
Students in the Cohort program are required to complete 48 academic credits (twelve 4-credit courses). The program is designed to be completed in 2 years. Students join groups of students that start and finish the program together.
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)
- Communications and Marketing for Nonprofits (GPA 8100)
- Governance and Planning in Nonprofit Organizations (GPA 8110)
- Fundraising for Nonprofits (GPA 8362)
- Capstone Skills Development for Nonprofits (GPA 8492)
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).
Talk to a Faculty Member
 Cathy Gustafson
Assistant Professor, Program Director
Master in Nonprofit Management
(651) 523-2756
Send E-mail to Cathy Gustafson
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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