Master of Nonprofit Management
An essential part of the Regis University mission is to work toward the service of humanity. The Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) degree prepares our graduates to achieve this through an academically rigorous, theoretically grounded, and practical program. The goal is to develop individuals with conscientious leadership and management capabilities needed for the ever-changing nonprofit sector. Our graduates become effective leaders who exhibit professional competency in integrating theory, experiences, and social justice in advancing the sector and serving humanity.
Our faculty are experienced professionals representing the wide spectrum of the nonprofit sector.
The MNM degree program is designed to be completed in 24 months, taking one course each 8-week term. The Program culminates in one of two capstone courses: MNM 6970 Professional Project or MNM 6770 Service Oriented Field Experience. MNM 6970 Professional Project involves the creation, development, and evaluation of a product or program and is presented in a thesis-like format. MNM 6770 Service Oriented Field Experience is a field experience which involves an intense learning experience at an off-campus domestic or international location.
Master of Nonprofit Management students must maintain a 3.0 GPA minimum to graduate.
Certificado de Liderazgo Sin Fines de Lucro / Spanish Nonprofit Management Certificate
El programa de Certificado de Posgrado en Liderazgo sin Fines de Lucro de Regis está diseñado para preparar a los profesionales para roles avanzados en el creciente sector de organizaciones sin fines de lucro. Este certificado de 12 créditos consta de cuatro cursos y está diseñado para personas que trabajan en organizaciones sin fines de lucro, incluidas aquellas en profesiones de atención médica como enfermería, farmacia, fisioterapia y otros campos relacionados con los servicios humanos.
El programa ofrece flexibilidad, permitiendo a los estudiantes obtenerlo como una credencial independiente o como complemento a otro título. A través de este certificado, los participantes obtendrán una comprensión profunda de los fundamentos, motivaciones, formación y aspectos operativos del sector sin fines de lucro y social. Además, el plan de estudios explora teorías y prácticas de liderazgo centrándose en un liderazgo basado en la justicia social.
Para obtener el certificado, los estudiantes deben completar con éxito cuatro cursos obligatorios. Estos cursos cubren temas esenciales como la historia y el futuro de las organizaciones sin fines de lucro, la justicia social, la sociedad civil, cuestiones legales y éticas en el sector sin fines de lucro y capacidades de liderazgo. Este programa proporciona una base sólida para aquellos que buscan mejorar sus habilidades y conocimientos de liderazgo y gestión sin fines de lucro.
The Regis Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership program is designed to equip professionals for advanced roles in the growing nonprofit and NGO sector. This 12-credit certificate comprises four courses and is tailored for individuals working in nonprofit organizations, including those in healthcare professions such as nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, and other human service-related fields.
The program offers flexibility, allowing students to pursue it as a standalone credential or an addition to another degree. Through this certificate, participants will gain a deep understanding of the foundations, motivations, formation, and operational aspects of the nonprofit and social sector. Additionally, the curriculum explores leadership theories and practices focusing on social justice-informed leadership.
To earn the certificate, students must successfully complete four required courses. These courses cover essential topics such as the history and future of nonprofits, social justice, civil society, legal and ethical issues in the nonprofit sector, and leadership capabilities. This program provides a solid foundation for those seeking to enhance their nonprofit management and leadership skills and knowledge.
Course Sequencing
The MNM 6010 Hist/Theory/Future of Social Sector course is recommended as the introductory class for the MNM program. All incoming students are encouraged to start with this course or at least take it as part of their first 3 classes in the program.
All other courses, excluding the capstone experience, may be taken in any order.
Students have the choice to take one of two capstone courses, the Professional Project or the SOFE. The capstone requires successful completion of 30 semester hours (10 courses) which must include the Research class (MNM 6510 Research & Learning for Social Dev).
Criteria for Substituting Classes
Consistent with best adult-learning theory and practice, the MNM program encourages students who already have been working in the nonprofit sector for many years to consider options for substituting up to 2 core classes with approved Anderson College graduate courses. The student will still be required to complete 36 semester hours of graduate courses. The following is the process for students to request a substitution:
- Provide documented professional experience or certification. For example, if a student holds a Certified Public Accountant certification, they may substitute the Financial Management course for another Anderson College course.
- To make a formal request for substitution, a student should submit a one- to two-page letter with a clear rationale for the requested substitution. Use the outcomes for the class as a template for describing prior experience.
- E-mail the request to the Program Director who will grant or deny the substitution.
Master Nonprofit Management Program Charges for the 2025 - 2026 Academic Year
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per semester hour) | $817 |
| Wellness Offset Fee (per course, excludes online courses) | $50 |
| Student Activity Fee (applies to students with one or more credit hours per semester) | $25 |
| Graduation Application Fee | $50 |