BUSA 655 - Role of Nonprofit Organizations in Public Policy

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Business Administration

Description:

This course prepares non-profit leaders to understand the role of civil society and how the charitable sector is a critical element within it. The course provides a historical and cultural understanding of the emergence of civil society from a foundation of human helping. The course shows how the non-profit sector actively engages and challenges government and public leaders through policy interventions and advocacy to advance the local and global struggle for human rights. Students are prepared to advocate for social justice by developing the foundational skills necessary to assess and intervene in the policy process as well as develop and implement advocacy campaigns to influence policy. The course further emphasizes the importance of developing a biblical basis for social justice advocacy and the need for Christian professionals to cultivate strong advocacy skills.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.