Overview

At Nonprofit Leadership from University of Pennsylvania you will learn to create social impact through thoughtful, inventive, and meaningful work in nonprofits, charitable foundations, international NGOs, and more. The Leadership Practicum enhances your understanding of leadership in nonprofits and social enterprises and fosters a commitment by nonprofit leaders to cultivate the next generation of transformative leaders. You’ll witness leadership in action and benefit from individual mentoring and leadership development.

Careers

This program is ideal for existing nonprofit professionals, those looking to launch their careers, or career changers from other sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interpersonal Dynamics In Nonprofits That Thrive
Ethics and the Pursuit of Social Impact
Data Analysis for Social Impact
The Nonprofit Sector: Concepts and Theories
Strategic Management and Leadership of Nonprofits
Social Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months
Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Leadership View 736 other Masters in Leadership in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university anywhere in the world;

Have a grade point average (GPA) that reflects strong academic ability;

For international applicants whose first language is not English, TOEFL score (Institutional Code 2926; Department Code 95) of 100 or higher or IELTS score of 7.5 or higher taken within the last two years.

Transcripts

Application Essay

Each application requires three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be submitted directly to the online application.

Applicants are not required to submit GRE scores, but we will consider test scores if an applicant chooses to submit them.

Admissions Interview

You must submit a resume as part of your online application.

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Tuition Fee

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International

69780 USD/year

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National

69780 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 69780 USD per year during 10 months.
In-State

69780 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 69780 USD per year during 10 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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