
Overview
On the M.S. in Nonprofit Management Program at Columbia University students gain the confidence, contacts, and knowledge needed to become effective and exemplary leaders in the nonprofit sector.
Key facts
- The program is a hands-on, interactive, small-class environment in which everyone can learn and thrive.
- Faculty are scholar-practitioners, who are leaders in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector.
- Students participate in a in-depth Capstone Project that pairs them with real-life clients to solve real-world challenges.
- New courses include Social Design Thinking, Practitioner's Guide to Global Innovation, Global Challenges and the Common Good, and DEIA at Work: Leading Inclusive Organizations.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- The Nonprofit Sector: Scope and Impact
- Leadership & Management of Nonprofits
- Nonprofit Financial Management
- Social Impact and Performance Measurement
- Nonprofit Development, Fundraising, and Financial Sustainability
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
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English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- U.S. bachelor’s degree or international equivalent.
- Students must be comfortable with rapid and idiomatic spoken English.
- Demonstrated ability for critical thinking and analysis.
- Ability to write clearly, concisely, and convincingly, using proper grammar.
- Most successful applicants have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better.
- Completed online application form
- $150 nonrefundable application fee (U.S. currency)
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Your Résumé
- Two letters of recommendation
- Statement of academic purpose (750 words maximum)
- Supplemental essay (300 words maximum)
- Optional: Official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test, GMAT, or LSAT
- Video Essay
- An Admissions Interview
- Students whose first or native language is not English must include proof of English proficiency
- International students must fulfill visa requirements
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
63360 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2640 USD per credit during 18 months. -
National
63360 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2640 USD per credit during 18 months. -
In-State
63360 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2640 USD per credit during 18 months.
Living costs for Manhattan
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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