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Nonprofit Management and Social Entrepreneurship

Why This Degree is For You

Nonprofits are mission-driven, but they also operate like businesses.

The nonprofit sector employs 10 percent of the U.S. workforce—and in Baltimore that jumps to 30 percent. More and more people are drawn to mission-driven work. At the University of Baltimore, we share that passion. Our M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Social Entrepreneurship program goes beyond traditional management skills, equipping you with the forward-thinking strategies, including social enterprise initiatives, needed to lead and innovate in the nonprofit world.

This program offers faculty expertise from the College of Public Affairs and the Merrick School of Business.

Program Type

Master of Science

M.S.

School

College of Public Affairs
Merrick School of Business

Locations/Format

UBalt Campus

Cost

Tuition and Fees
UBalt offers regional, in-state tuition for select out-of-state areas.

Requirements

All Degree Requirements

Courses are offered on campus and online.

A 36-credit program

27-credit Foundational Core
9-credit Specialization in one of three areas:
- Global Affairs
- Health Management
- General Management

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M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Social ENtrepreneurship

As nonprofit organizations fill an ever-increasing societal need by providing services in areas spanning health care, education, workforce development and support for disadvantaged populations, a new generation of nonprofit managers is in high demand. These managers must be prepared to deal head-on with the challenges that nonprofit organizations face due to their legal status, governance and funding needs in addition to managing and meeting standards of accountability.

You can complete your degree in a combination of blended synchronous environments, connecting on-campus and online students to prioritize flexibility and accessibility.

How the program works:

This 36-credit program includes a 27-credit foundational core and a 9-credit specialization in one of three areas:

Global Affairs: Focus on the role of nongovernmental organizations in addressing global problems, taking classes from experts in global affairs and human security and in global leadership.
Health Management: Understand the role of nonprofits in health-care provision, which accounts for more than 60 percent of all nonprofit organizations in Maryland, and take advantage of the University's expertise in health systems management and public administration.
General Management: Hone your management skills and techniques through courses in both public and business administration, preparing yourself to deal with such issues as performance measurement, marketing and advanced human resource management.

If you’re interested in gaining management/leadership work experience, you have the option to complete an internship for up to 3 credits.

Learn more about the Admission Process.

What Our Graduates Do

When you graduate, you'll be skilled in:

understanding the role of the nonprofit sector, its scope, economics, significance and history
analyzing issues related to the unique legal, ethical and governance structures of the nonprofit sector
developing financial models to ensure sustainability of nonprofits, including fundraising, philanthropic gifts and the use of social enterprise mechanisms
identifying the different types of accountability under which nonprofit organizations must operate, including financial accountability and accountability to multiple stakeholders.

Common Roles

Program Director
Development Director
Grant Writer
Donor Relations Manager
Case Manager
Community Outreach Coordinator
Policy Analyst
Executive Director

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Admission Information

Important Dates

Application deadlines:

fall semester admission: rolling
spring semester admission: Dec. 1

Admission will be offered depending on availability of space, strength of your credentials and sufficiency of time for processing.

Questions? Contact an admission counselor at 410.837.4777 or gradadmission@ubalt.edu.

Qualifications

A qualified candidate will have a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from a regionally accredited college or university.
Applicants who do not meet all of these qualifications may, with the approval of the program's admission committee, be accepted if there is space available. Additional criteria may apply; see the UBalt Graduate Catalog for further information.

Apply Online

Let us know when you are ready to earn your master's degree by applying to the program. Our online application will only take you a few minutes to complete. Before you submit the application, you’ll be asked to use your credit card or bank account to pay the $50 application fee.
A Statement of Personal Interest can be submitted electronically as part of the online application.
Insider tips: The earlier you apply and submit a completed application, the faster you’ll receive an admission decision. Each one of your supporting admission documents may be sent individually. Your admission portal will keep track of what the UBalt Admission team has received.
- When you attend an information session or discuss your application with an Admission counselor be sure to get your application fee waiver code and save yourself $50.

Submit your transcripts from all previous institutions

Official transcript(s). Request that an official transcript of all prior college or university work (including graduate courses, if applicable) be sent directly from each institution attended; electronic transcripts are encouraged.

Letter of Recommendation

Have at least one professor or employer submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf; it should be sent in a sealed envelope with a signature across the sealed portion

Resume / CV

Resume/Curriculum Vitae. Submit your resume/CV directly to the Office of Graduate and International Admission and Enrollment.

Mail or email all your application's supporting documents and materials

The University of Baltimore
Office of Graduate Admission
101 W. Mt. Royal Ave
Baltimore, MD 21201

documents@ubalt.edu