M.S. in Nonprofit Leadership and Management

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University of San Diego
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100% Online. 20 months, 30 units. The University of San Diego is committed to helping nonprofit leaders make a lasting impact in their communities with a practical and innovative advanced degree. The Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership and Management prepares students to pursue and succeed in leadership, management and development roles across the nonprofit sector. Designed for working professionals, the curriculum focuses heavily on the intersection of theory and practice, guided and delivered by instructors with real-world experience. Ideal candidates include current or future nonprofit leaders, nonprofit employees, recent undergraduates with related degrees or experience and any other motivated professionals committed to measurable, sustainable social change.
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University of San Diego
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Business & Management
Tuition And Fees
$54554
Enrollment
Fall / Spring

School Overview

University of San Diego is a private institution that was founded in 1949. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,702 (fall 2021), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 180 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. University of San Diego's ranking in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #97. Its tuition and fees are $54,554.The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution open to students of all faiths. The school overlooks Mission Bay, and downtown San Diego is about a 15-minute trip away. On campus, there are more than 100 student organizations, including more than 10 fraternities and sororities. Most of the San Diego Torero sports teams are members of the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference; the football team competes in the NCAA Division I-AA Pioneer League. Athletic teams are cheered on by the school's mascot, a costumed bullfighter named Diego Torero. The University Ministry coordinates retreats and immersion trips and hosts daily Mass services, including a special Mass for Peace on Wednesday nights.After class, students can relax at nearby beaches, like La Jolla and Pacific Beach, or explore Balboa Park, the biggest urban cultural park in the country, which is home to 15 museums, the San Diego Zoo and the Old Globe Theatre. Opportunities to kayak, sail, wind surf and more are nearby. Students can join group excursions, led by the school’s Outdoor Adventures program, or rent kayaks, surfboards and snorkel equipment on campus for trips on their own. Freshmen must live on campus, and for students around on the weekends, the school hosts a Friday Night Movies series.The University of San Diego has a variety of graduate programs, including a Tier 1 School of Law and an accredited paralegal program. Some enrichment programs are specific to the school's religious foundation, like the Center for Christian Spirituality and the Oscar Romero Center for Faith in Action. Notable alumni include Lowell McAdam, chairman and CEO of Verizon Communications; Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs; and Andrew Firestone, a former contestant on  ABC’s "The Bachelor."University of San Diego is a private institution that was founded in 1949. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,702 (fall 2021), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 180 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. University of San Diego's ranking in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #97. Its tuition and fees are $54,554.The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution open to students of all faiths. The school overlooks Mission Bay, and downtown San Diego is about a 15-minute trip away. On campus, there are more than 100 student organizations, including more than 10 fraternities and sororities. Most of the San Diego Torero sports teams are members of the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference; the football team competes in the NCAA Division I-AA Pioneer League. Athletic teams are cheered on by the school's mascot, a costumed bullfighter named Diego Torero. The University Ministry coordinates retreats and immersion trips and hosts daily Mass services, including a special Mass for Peace on Wednesday nights.After class, students can relax at nearby beaches, like La Jolla and Pacific Beach, or explore Balboa Park, the biggest urban cultural park in the country, which is home to 15 museums, the San Diego Zoo and the Old Globe Theatre. Opportunities to kayak, sail, wind surf and more are nearby. Students can join group excursions, led by the school’s Outdoor Adventures program, or rent kayaks, surfboards and snorkel equipment on campus for trips on their own. Freshmen must live on campus, and for students around on the weekends, the school hosts a Friday Night Movies series.The University of San Diego has a variety of graduate programs, including a Tier 1 School of Law and an accredited paralegal program. Some enrichment programs are specific to the school's religious foundation, like the Center for Christian Spirituality and the Oscar Romero Center for Faith in Action. Notable alumni include Lowell McAdam, chairman and CEO of Verizon Communications; Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs; and Andrew Firestone, a former contestant on  ABC’s "The Bachelor."

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A Degree to be Proud of

When you select the University of San Diego, you are joining a prestigious, top-ranked institution that is focused on helping you achieve your goals. Our commitment to academic excellence combined with our warm, inclusive community environment empowers students to find new ways to lead purposeful lives.

  • USD is consistently ranked among the nation’s Top 100 universities (U.S. News and World Report)
  • All programs are regionally accredited by WASC
  • Recognized as a Community Engagement Institution by the Carnegie Foundation
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Your career-building degree pays for itself in the workplace. Move forward in your current field or blaze a new career path.
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Expert Faculty
Learn from expert instructors who have lived the topics they teach. Faculty attributes include:
  • Supportive, engaged, passionate
  • Extensive industry experience and insight
  • Helpful with networking opportunities
  • All hold advanced degrees (master’s or above)
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Scheduling Freedom
Study on your own schedule – balancing school, work, and life. As an online student, you'll take just one 7-week course at a time, and have access to your class materials at any time, day or night.
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Whether you earn your degree on campus or online, you’ll be fully supported throughout your academic program by a group of individuals entirely dedicated to your success. Small student-faculty ratio ensures you have access to your instructors and your support team whenever you need them.
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to regulations from the Department of Education, the University of San Diego is unable to enroll students in its online degree programs who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Wisconsin. The Franciscan School of Theology at USD has different state regulations. Please review our website for the full list of states acceptions. This restriction does not apply to applicants interested in a campus-based program.

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University of San Diego
Major
Business & Management
Tuition And Fees
$54554
Enrollment
Fall / Spring
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