Overview
Skills You'll Learn
The Mission-Driven Operations and Management program of the University of Denver will teach students how to:
- Effectively plan and resource nonprofit and/or nongovernmental program development
- Evaluate existing program design, funding structures, resource allocation, and impact
- Ensure mission accomplishment and operational alignment
Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Mission-Driven Operations and Management
According to the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies (2016), nonprofits are creating jobs three times faster than for-profits and is the third largest industry in the U.S.
A report done by the Philanthropy Outlook projects charity giving will grow 3.8% over the next year. This increase of funds will help community service agencies to create new positions.
The nonprofit industry is a diverse industry with employers based in large cities to rural areas. Nonprofit professionals can seek employment in healthcare, education, social services, arts and culture, and more.
Job Titles
- Director of Operations
- Program Director
- Program Manager
- Operations Managers
- Business Manager
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Leading Nonprofit Financial Health
- Operational Strategy and Structures
- Nonprofit Program and People Management
- Community Organizing, Voice and Empowerment
- Leading Nonprofit/Nongovernmental Organizations
- Healthy Nonprofit/Nongovernmental Organizations
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Operations and Quality Management View 20 other Masters in Operations and Quality Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Earned a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale in previous undergraduate work or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree.
- English Proficiency.
- No GRE or GMAT Scores.
- Application Form.
- The $75 application fee is currently being waived for all applicants.
- Official Transcripts.
- Photocopy of Current Passport.
- A personal statement (two-pages double-spaced, 450-500 words) is required and should be submitted via the application status page.
- Résumé.
- Please submit an official copy of your final diploma or final degree certificate along with all appropriate official translations.
- Financial Verification Form.
Tuition Fee
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National
23808 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35712 USD for the full programme during 18 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.