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Course Descriptions

Law for Nonprofit Organizations

GPA 8062

0-20 Credits

This course examines the legal history and frameworks of nonprofit organizations. Emphasis is placed on the laws relating to the incorporation and tax-exempt status of nonprofit organizations. The course includes an examination of how nonprofit organizations influence legislation and rule-making processes. Students look at issues of accountability for nonprofit organizations and analyze the differences between profit and nonprofit organizations.

Core course for these programs:
Master in Nonprofit Management (Traditional Model)
Master in Nonprofit Management (Cohort 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
Summer 2007	St. Paul Campus	Michael Haag	PDF File
Summer 2006	St. Paul Campus	David Schultz	PDF File
Spring 2006	St. Paul Campus	David Schultz	PDF File