The Nonprofit Management Curriculum George Mason University was the first in the United States to offer a comprehensive curriculum in nonprofit management. It is designed to prepare leaders for the nonprofit sector. Because nonprofits play an important role in our society, and because their governance structures, funding sources, mission, and staffing characteristics are different from private or public sector organizations, a distinct curriculum has been developed. The innovative curriculum treats nonprofit organizational management as a legitimate career path by including undergraduate, graduate certificate, and graduate degree programs for various levels of achievement in this rapidly growing field.
Nonprofit courses are available in both the traditional form and over the Internet.
A 15 semester hour graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management. An undergraduate program leading to a Certificate from American Humanics, Inc., the nation's leading program to prepare students for employment in the field of youth and human service work, or an undergraduate degree from New Century College with an area of specialization in NonProfit Management. These courses of study are offered by George Mason University's Department of Public and International Affairs. D.C. The Importance of Nonprofits Current economic and political conditions signal an expanded scope for nonprofit organizations. There is every indication that nonprofits will best succeed in meeting their missions through effective leadership and organizational capacity building.