Online Nonprofit Leadership and Management Graduate Certificate

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit:

1. Graduate admission application and application fee.
2. Official transcripts.
3. Curriculum vitae or resume.
4. Statement of educational and career goals.
5. Three reference letters.
6. Proof of English proficiency.

This certificate is designed for applicants with exploratory interest in studying the nonprofit sector. Strong applications are those with evidence of one to three years of management or leadership experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector. Evidence provided can include but is not limited to: leading a service or program as a volunteer or paid staff member, serving on a board of directors, volunteering in direct services and similar experiences. Applicants meeting such criteria are encouraged to apply.

An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency. International applicants are also required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores and a financial guarantee statement.

The statement of educational and career goals should be written in sufficient detail to indicate compatibility with the educational objectives and capabilities of the school.

Reference letters should be from a combination of academic and professional references. References from friends and family members are not accepted.

Students currently pursuing the nonprofit leadership and management certificate who are interested in applying for the master's program must apply to the degree program before the completion of nine credit hours in their certificate program.