Overview

Turn classroom theory into real-world practice as you produce organizational audits, development plans, research-based programs, and legislative campaigns. In courses like Developing Human Capital, Board Development, and Grant-Making for the Greater Good, you'll master more than skills—you'll gain the political and technical proficiencies of a life-changing leader.

Careers

Graduates of the Nonprofit Leadership and Management program at the University of San Diego advance their careers as directors of nonprofits and as consultants, executives, development officers, and program managers. (In fact, 91% of our graduates say they've been promoted to a new position or received a raise.)

They approach their careers with a firm foundation in organizational management, decision-making, planning, communications, nonprofit finances, ethics, and other invaluable skills and strengths. Set yourself up for a lifetime of leadership and impact.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research, Design and Evaluation of Nonprofit Programs

Nonprofit Sector: Theory & Practice

Nonprofit Finance

Developing Human Capital

Resource Development and Marketing

Community Partnerships & Civic Engagement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The University of San Diego Graduate School Admission Application and $45 application fee

Statement of Purpose

Resume

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An official transcript from the university where you earned your bachelor’s degree is required at the time of application

Students who earned their bachelor’s degree from an institution outside the United States must submit a course-by-course degree evaluation must submit a course-by-course degree evaluation at the time of application

A minimum of two professional letters of recommendation

Current resumé or curriculum vitae

A 500-word maximum statement of purpose

An official score report for the TOEFL or the IELTS is required of all international applicants

Work experience

The program has a preference for applicants with at least four years of professional work experience.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33150 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33150 USD / year

≈ 33150 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

33150 USD / year

≈ 33150 USD / year

Living costs

San Diego

United States

1400 - 2455 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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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Work experience

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Financing

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