Non-profit Management Certificate

Program Overview

The NCCU Non-profit Management Certificate is an online four-course, 12-credit non-degree program offered by the Department of Public Administration for individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree and are looking for specialized graduate-level study in non-profit management. Upon completion, a certificate is issued by NCCU Division of Extended Studies, and the courses are recorded on the student's transcript at NCCU.

The Non-profit Management Certificate curriculum is grounded in the discipline of public administration and provides students with skills in management, non-profit finance, strategic planning, and social entrepreneurship. The four courses are PADG 5200: Non-profit Management, PADG 5201: Strategic Planning and Management of Non-profit Organizations, PADG 5230: Non-profit Funding and Financial Management, and PADG 5250: Non-profit Management and Social Entrepreneurship. These courses cover both conceptual and practical topics to enhance students’ ability to manage and lead in the non-profit sector, with a special focus on community-based work and social entrepreneurship.

The courses are generally offered two per semester in fall and spring, allowing for completion over the course of a year. Courses are taught by NCCU Public Administration faculty and practitioners in the non-profit field.

Admission Requirements

Prospective students may apply as non-degree/visiting students. However, students who are currently enrolled in any NCCU graduate program may also apply to enroll in the certification program. The minimum requirement for admission is 3.0 GPA. Visiting students must have completed an undergraduate degree at an accredited university.