Master of Arts IN NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT EDUCATION THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Study at Top-Ranked University of San Diego
You see a need in your community, and you want to be a part of the solution.
There’s a cause that gives you purpose, but you need the practical skills to help you take the next step.
Whatever your motivation, earning your master’s degree in nonprofit leadership and management will bring you closer to making a lasting social impact. In the Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership and Management (MANP) program, students learn state-of-the-art leadership theory with proven management models, strategies and tools that equip them to create and manage high-impact organizations.
Program Snapshot
Priority Application Deadline
November 3
Program Length
20 Months
Total Units
30
Format
100% Online
Priority Deadline
Applying to our master’s program by the priority deadline offers you significant advantages:
- Early Consideration: Be among the first to have your application reviewed and receive your admission decision sooner, giving you more time to prepare for your next academic journey.
- Increased Admission Chances: Secure your spot in the program while more seats are available, enhancing your chances of acceptance.
- Stress-Free Planning: Eliminate the last-minute rush by submitting your application early, allowing you to focus on the next steps.
- Showcase Your Commitment: Demonstrate your dedication and preparedness by applying early, making a strong impression on our admissions committee.
Don’t wait – take the first step toward your future today by submitting your application by the priority deadline!
Program Led By Industry Practitioners
The Nonprofit Leadership and Management curriculum focuses on the intersection of theory and practice. Course instruction is delivered by experienced professionals who’ve been there and can connect concepts discussed in class directly to real-world examples. The goal of each course is for students to take what they learn one day and put it into practice the next.
Students in the program benefit from:
- Practical, relevant and timely course content
- Knowledgeable, experienced and accessible faculty
- Access to a network of alumni and nonprofit leaders
- Upon successful program completion, an advanced degree from an accredited university
Who Should Apply?
The Nonprofit Leadership and Management program is intended to help nonprofit professionals and other motivated individuals advance in their careers.
The program is ideal for those with experience or a background in:
- Nonprofit Management
- Business Administration, Sales and Marketing
- Sociology
- Public Administration
- International Relations
- Communications
- Political Science
- Public Health
- Fundraising
- Philanthropy
- Community Organizing
Candidates for this program include:
- Nonprofit or foundation leaders
- Recent graduates with relevant degrees or experience
- Socially minded business people
- Military personnel and veterans
- Social changemakers
- Career changers
- Experienced volunteers or donors looking to turn their passion into a career
What You’ll Learn
Degree candidates will learn how to:
- Conduct, identify and evaluate research that supports nonprofit program development
- Apply leadership and management theories to real-world scenarios
- Understand the fundamentals of nonprofit finance
- Develop human capital to become agents of change
- Promote and amplify organizational messaging
- Forge community partnerships and inspire civic engagement
- Develop and manage a board of directors
Scholarship Opportunity up to $10K!
For the on-campus Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership and Management (MANP) only, you may be able to earn a scholarship. In addition to needs-based and DEI scholarships, we have merit scholarships for nonprofit practitioners that are not linked to financial need. Scholarship awards will be considered in the order in which the applications are submitted until the funds are depleted. Our largest scholarship opportunity ($10,000+) has an application deadline of July 6.
*The scholarship opportunity does not apply for the online MS in Leadership and Management (MSNP).
Why Choose University of San Diego?
Experienced faculty with nonprofit sector connections
Representing the USD School of Leadership and Education Sciences, program instructors have held nonprofit leadership positions and conducted extensive research in the field.
Accredited institution & program
The University of San Diego is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Advanced degree from a top-ranked university
Students enjoy all the benefits and advantages of attending a highly rated institution that regularly earns accolades from such influential sources as The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report and Business Insider.