Master of Nonprofit Management

The School of Public Service introduces a degree designed for today's nonprofit professional: the Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM).

Integrating best practices in nonprofit management with DePaul's rich, globally-focused curriculum, faculty designed the MNM degree specifically to correspond with the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council's curriculum goals for graduate students. This degree builds competencies in leadership, management, ethics, and advocacy, reflecting the areas of study that are important to today's students.

Admission Requirements

A completed online application
Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended
Two-page personal statement describing your educational and career goals, relevant work or volunteer experience, and any special circumstances affecting past or prospective academic performance
Current resume or curriculum vitae

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Printable Degree Audit

Required Courses
MPS 500 Introduction to Public Service Management
MPS 501 Cross Sector Analysis
MPS 515 Nonprofit Financial Administration
MPS 519 Resource Development
MPS 522 Human Resource Management
MPS 524 Marketing for Service Organizations
MPS 546 Advocacy and Lobbying
MPS 588 Research Methods and Statistics
MPS 589 Assessment and Evaluation
MPS 593 Integrated Seminar
MPS 594 Ethical Leadership in Public Service

Electives
In addition to the required core courses, you must choose two of the following electives :
MPS 513 Volunteerism in America
MPS 520 Values-Centered Leadership
MPS 521 Leadership and Management
MPS 523 Group Dynamics for Leaders
MPS 525 Working with an External Board
MPS 528 Foundation Management
MPS 529 Strategic Planning (Occasionally offered in Ireland)
MPS 530 Analyzing Nonprofits
MPS 553 Management Control in Nonprofits and Government
MPS 561 Law and Nonprofit Organization
MPS 597 Fellows Seminar
MPS 600 Independent Study
MPS 601 Internship
MPS 610 International Internship

For students who have taken a portion of the current curriculum sequence (502/570/580/590) we will honor your completed coursework and you will remain in this sequence. Click HERE to view your course audit.