Overview

Over recent years, the missions and perspectives of society’s critically important nonprofit organizations have garnered increasing (and well-deserved) public recognition.

Not only do these organizations collect and analyze relevant data, they also provide a more comprehensive, qualitative understanding of complex issues.

Leaders across the public and private sectors have awakened to the great capacity of the nonprofit sector to steer effective policy and governance practices within a socially responsible framework. In advocacy and action, the importance of this sector continues will continue to grow.

And those who lead and manage nonprofit organizations will be held more accountable as primary agents of social change.

The Nonprofit Leadership and Management MNLM program at University of Southern California will provide depth in the field for those interested in philanthropy, nonprofits, and social innovation.

Nonprofit Leadership and Management Program Objectives:

Attain knowledge of philanthropy and nonprofit management and leadership by offering a theoretical perspective complemented by analytical and managerial skills
Develop the skills to lead and advocate for policy and systems change
Students will be well-prepared to lead and manage nonprofit organizations focused on service delivery
Advance public problem solving through philanthropy and social innovation
Graduates of the program will enter the field recognized as potential leaders, with skills to succeed in addressing critical challenges for the field by producing innovative approaches to solving problems through philanthropy and nonprofit organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy

Nonprofit Management and Leadership

Board Governance and Leadership

Fund Development for Nonprofit Organizations

Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations

Economics for Policy, Planning and Development

Policy and Program Evaluation

Strategic Leadership and Management in Nonprofit Organizations

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

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Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

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General requirements

Official TOEFL/IELTS scores – Official scores must be received directly from the testing service and date no earlier than 2 years (24 months) prior to the start of your intended first term at USC.
Official transcripts indicating the all degrees received with the title and date conferred in the applicant’s native language and an exact translation into English for each document
Financial Guarantee Statement showing proof of ability to pay all tuition and living expenses.

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51288 USD / year

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51288 USD / year

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51288 USD / year

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Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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