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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
Strategic planning in nonprofit organizations should be a leadership activity that is proactive, comprehensive, and long-range. This course examines the theory and practice involved in strategic work and provides real world practice through the creative development and discussion of cases. The discussion includes an introduction to the skills needed to determine the guiding values of the organization in its environmental context, and to develop a corresponding mission, goals, and strategies to achieve these value-grounded ends. Notes: Undergraduates with senior status in appropriate major fields may enroll in 5000-level courses with prior approval of the student's advisor or with the consent of the program director. Credits: 1 hour
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1.00 Credits
This course will draw on empirical research on volunteers, practice-oriented experiences, and case studies to examine central issues in the recruitment, retention, and development of effective volunteers. Notes: Undergraduates with senior status in appropriate major fields may enroll in 5000-level courses with prior approval of the student's advisor or with the consent of the program director. Credits: 1 hour
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2.00 Credits
This course takes students through a proactive grant proposal writing process. The course is conducted in a workshop format with emphasis on writing a grant proposal and on logical relationships between sections of a proposal. Notes: Undergraduates with senior status in appropriate major fields may enroll in 5000-level courses with prior approval of the student's advisor or with the consent of the program director. Credits: 2 hours
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2.00 Credits
A practical course in the application of marketing principles to nonprofit organizations. Emphasis will be placed on techniques for defining and identifying the organization's contributor, volunteer, and client markets based on an organization's mission. The organization's commitment to quality and measurement of market satisfaction will also be covered. Participants will develop marketing strategies to meet the needs of identified markets. These strategies will include the identification of market offers, communication messages and methods, location issues, and the development of market budgets. Notes: Undergraduates with senior status in appropriate major fields may enroll in 5000-level courses with prior approval of the student's advisor or with the consent of the program director. Credits: 2 hours
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2.00 Credits
This course will examine procedures for projecting revenues, the extent to which tax policies affect private contributions to nonprofits, and the process for developing budgets. Line item and alternative budget formats will also be considered. An ability to use spreadsheets (e.g., Excel or Lotus) is strongly recommended. Notes: Undergraduates with senior status in appropriate major fields may enroll in 5000-level courses with prior approval of the student's advisor or with the consent of the program director. Credits: 2 hours
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2.00 Credits
A practical course for those who wish to develop their fund raising skills. Emphasis is on understanding the various forms of fund raising, such as the annual fund, special events, deferred giving, major gifts, special project campaigns, corporate/foundation gifts, and direct mail. Students will learn to assess their own organizations' fund raising readiness and develop fund raising plans unique to their organizations. Notes: Undergraduates with senior status in appropriate major fields may enroll in 5000-level courses with prior approval of the student's advisor or with the consent of the program director. Credits: 2 hours
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2.00 Credits
This course will provide students with the working knowledge of permanent endowment funds. The course will address the appropriate rationale for creating an endowment, endowment management, investment strategy, and utilization of earnings in the nonprofit environment. Notes: Undergraduates with senior status in appropriate major fields may enroll in 5000-level courses with prior approval of the student's advisor or with the consent of the program director. Credits: 2 hours
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3.00 Credits
A study of the accounting and financial reporting standards applicable to nonprofit organizations. Primary topics in the course include an overview of the fund structure used by different types of nonprofit organizations, basic fund accounting entries, and a review of financial reporting models for nonprofit organizations. Additional topics to be studied include budgeting and financial analysis techniques, applicable internal controls components, as well as the organization's relationship with internal and external auditors. Notes: Undergraduates with senior status in appropriate major fields may enroll in 5000-level courses with prior approval of the student's advisor or with the consent of the program director. Credits: 3 hours
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
This course offers a program of independent study to provide well qualified MPA candidates with an opportunity to explore in depth a topic or problem of interest under the guidance of a faculty member. Planning a topic for investigation is the joint responsibility of the candidate and supervising faculty. Approval is contingent upon the merits of the proposal. Consent of both the supervising faculty member and the School Director is required prior to enrolling in this course. Notes: Undergraduates with senior status in appropriate major fields may enroll in 5000-level courses with prior approval of the student's advisor or with the consent of the program director. Credits: 1 to 3 hours
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3.00 Credits
This changing topics course deals with particular issues of interest and concern to students of public affairs and administration. Since content varies, students are advised to read course descriptions distributed by the School prior to enrollment. The course may vary in the number of credit hours awarded and may last more or less than a semester's or session's length. Notes: Undergraduates with senior status in appropriate major fields may enroll in 5000-level courses with prior approval of the student's advisor or with the consent of the program director. Credits: 1 to 4 hours
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