Overview

Key facts

Grand Valley State University educates students with the mission to shape their lives, their professions, and their societies. Nowhere is this mission more effectively realized than when Grand Valley alumni become leaders of our voluntary and charitable organizations. Furthermore, there is no better way to prepare students for this role than through a program that builds the theoretical and practical knowledge critical to leading and managing these organizations.

The programme

The mission of the graduate programs in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University is to prepare students to act ethically and effectively in leading and managing philanthropic and nonprofit organizations, and to transcend traditional boundaries in the pursuit of prosperous, safe, and healthy communities.

Versatile. Students may choose from emphases in Community Impact, Mission Advancement, Nonprofit Healthcare, or they may create a custom emphasis area with the guidance and approval of their advisor.
Convenient. Courses are offered on the Pew Campus in downtown Grand Rapids.
Flexible. Available to full- or part-time students. Many classes are offered at times to accommodate working professionals, including evening and weekend courses and workshops, and Internet-enhanced learning.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Research Methods

Human Resources in Organizations

Organization Theory

Nonprofit Financial Management

Fund Development

Leadership Capstone

Nonprofit and Foundation Boards, Trustees, and Governance

Nonprofit Organizations, Advocacy and Public Policy

International NGO Management

Health Administration and Service

Marketing Health and Human Services

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-05-06 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Allendale, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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144 _(verbal)

138 _{(quantitative)}

3.5 _(analytical)

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed graduate application.

A $30 non-refundable application fee unless the applicant has previously applied to Grand Valley State University and has paid this fee.

An official transcript from each undergraduate and graduate institution.

Three reference from informed sources.

An essay on career and educational objectives and how attaining an MHA from GVSU will help achieve your objectives (250 to 750 words).

A resume

Submission of test scores from the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), or IELTS, or MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) for applicants whose native language is not English. The following minimum scores are expected: TOEFL is 80, IELTS is 6.5, and MELAB is 77.

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Tuition Fee

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International

27432 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 762 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

27432 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 762 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

27432 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 762 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Allendale

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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