Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Management

Program Philosophy

The Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Management is a 12-credit program designed to meet the unique leadership needs of the nonprofit sector. The certificate program is open to current and potential managers employed in a variety of human services, cultural, educational, community development, religious and other nonprofit settings. The curriculum helps to develop students' knowledge and skills in such areas as organizational leadership, recruitment and management of volunteers, marketing and public relations and financial management.

The certificate program is designed to accommodate the schedules of working students through three web-based courses in non-profit management and one classroom-based course in leadership theory and practice. Courses may be completed in any sequence through either part-time or full-time study. Certificate credits can be applied toward the Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership.

How to Apply

You can apply online free or

Complete the graduate application
Submit an official undergraduate transcript
Pay a $35 application fee
Attach a one-page essay outlining your educational expectations and career aspirations
Attach a professional résume

Eligibility

Individuals who have earned a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from an accredited institution in any field are eligible for admission. Consideration to those not meeting the GPA requirement will be given on a case by case basis.

Certificate Requirements

The graduate certificate in Non-profit Management consists of four courses. Three courses are web-based instruction, and one course is classroom-based.

Curriculum

OL 500 Leadership Theory and Practice (Classroom-based)
OL 620 Marketing and Public Relations for Non-Profits (Web-based)
OL 633 Human Resources and Volunteer Management for Non-Profits (Web-based)
OL 644 Financial Management for Non-Profits (Web-based)

Contact

Candace Schiffer, Assistant Director Adult & Graduate Programs
Phone : 814-824-3384
Email: cschiffer@mercyhurst.edu

Sarah Murphy, Graduate Admissions Counselor
Phone: 814-824-2297
Email: smccoy@mercyhurst.edu