Overview

The Nonprofit Management M.P.A. at Indiana University Bloomington offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for leadership roles across the global voluntary sector. This professional programme combines rigorous academic theory with practical applications to address the evolving challenges of the nonprofit world.

Why Nonprofit Management at Indiana University Bloomington?

The O’Neill School is home to the nation’s top-ranked Master of Public Affairs programmes, holding the number one position for Nonprofit Management. Students benefit from a prestigious academic environment that emphasises social entrepreneurship and traditional management excellence. The university provides access to world-class faculty advisors who help students tailor their studies to match specific career aspirations and passions.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 27271 per year
National fee: USD 27271 per year
Local fee: USD 27271 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector
Management in the Nonprofit Sector
Approaches to Development
Negotiation and Dispute Resolution for Public Affairs
Managing Workforce Diversity in Public Organizations
Proposal Development and Grant Management
Sustainable Communities

Careers with Nonprofit Management

Graduates from this programme are prepared for influential roles within national and international organisations. The training focuses on high-demand areas such as fundraising, community service coordination, and social entrepreneurship. Students leave the university ready to manage diverse workforces and lead strategic initiatives that improve the quality of life within various communities.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

We also emphasize management techniques and trends that can be the key to success for many nonprofit leaders.

As a result, you'll be prepared for a leadership role in the nonprofit sector, in government agencies that deal extensively with nonprofits, or in the field of philanthropy.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

Public Administration View 594 other Masters in Public Administration in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application

Transcripts: Domestic and International

Three Letters of Recommendation: (Not required for Certificate programs)

Personal Statement

Resume or CV

International Test Scores: TOEFL or IELTS

OPTIONAL: GRE/GMAT Scores

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27271 USD / year

≈ 27271 USD / year
Out-of-State

27271 USD / year

≈ 27271 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27271 USD / year

≈ 27271 USD / year

Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 USD / month

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

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Funding

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