In choosing their electives, many students take a generalist approach to broaden their knowledge and skills in different areas of nonprofit management. Recognizing that some students may prefer to organize their elective courseselections to obtain in-depth knowledge in a particular area of professional interest, the program in Nonprofit Management has developed clusters ofcourses in a number of specialized concentrations . Fundraising and Development Urban Policy Analysis and Management Health Services Management Human Resources Management Whichever path the student decides to follow, the appropriate elective courses are chosen in consultation with an academic advisor. To supplement the knowledge gained in their courses, full time students without previous professional experience in the field of nonprofit managementor those planning a midcareer change are strongly urged to undertake a summer internship between the first and second years of study. Arranged by the Graduate School's Office of Career Development and Placement and program staff, internships in appropriate agencies and firms provide anintensive involvement with professionals in actual work settings, which helps students to sharpen their abilities and build confidence in their professional potential.
Some internships offer a stipend, and many lead to contacts for future employment.