York University
Course Information:
Nonprofit Marketing and Resource Development
Credit-Bearing
Graduate |
This course examines the relationship between nonprofit organizations and their external constituencies. It includes a critical examination of the application of marketing theory and practice in a nontraditional setting (segmentation, target marketing, positioning, the marketing concept and the marketing mix), as well as specialized topics such as social marketing, volunteer marketing and fundraising. The course would be of interest to those specializing in nonprofit management, as well as marketing majors who wish to expand their knowledge of marketing principles and techniques. |
Leadership in Social Sector Management
Credit-Bearing
Graduate |
This course discusses contemporary challenges facing leaders in the social sector in both Canadian and international contexts. The course is suitable for those who wish to develop leadership skills as either a senior manager or a board member. The course is team-taught, involves sectoral speakers and live cases, and offers flexibility in assignments. |
Social Purpose Investment and Finance
Credit-Bearing
Graduate |
Social impact investing, including microfinance, is an increasingly used tool within traditional finance, social enterprise, not-for-profit and international development spheres. This course takes an international and structural approach to considering the historical context of its origins, the operations of a microfinance institution, the investor's due diligence and monitoring of an impact investment, and the field's current issues and developments. |
Financial Management and Planning in Nonprofit Organizations
Credit-Bearing
Graduate |
This course is directed at the student who is planning a career in senior management in a nonprofit sector organization, or the student who wants to learn the necessary skills to serve as a responsible and effective board member of nonprofit organizations. The course focuses on the relationships between the CEO, senior functional managers, the Chief Financial Officer, the external auditor and the Treasurer of the Board in a variety of nonprofit organizations, and enables students to gain skills in the areas of governance, accounting practices, financial operations, planning processes and program/organizational evaluation in nonprofit organizations. |
Social Innovation and the Structure of Global Poverty
Credit-Bearing
Graduate |
This course teaches students to perceive opportunities for social innovation based on a profound understanding of the global systems that create poverty. It examines many different industries and countries, with poverty and poverty alleviation as the unifying themes. Students develop concrete proposals for social innovation, building leadership and value creation skills. |
Social Entrepreneurship
Credit-Bearing
Graduate |
This course is for students interested in the phenomenon of social entrepreneurship. Using a combination of assigned readings, videos, guest speakers, and extensive interaction with real-world social entrepreneurs, students will gain a broad understanding of business models within the field, as well as the challenges and decisions social entrepreneurs face during start-up and on an ongoing basis. |
Individual Study - Social Sector Management
Credit-Bearing
Graduate |
A student may work with an individual faculty member on a topic of mutual interest. These studies are co-designed by the student and the faculty member based on: 1) learning objectives 2) means of achieving these objectives 3) method of evaluation. |
Program Information:
Schulich School of Business
Graduate Program Specialization in Nonprofit Management
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Degree and Certificate InformationDegrees
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MBA in Social Sector Management
Graduate |
To graduate with a General Concentration in Social Sector Management, a Schulich MBA student (either full-time or part-time) must complete the following:
Requirements:
12.0 credit hours of required elective courses
With a letter of approval, up |
Social Sector Management |
12.0 credit hours of required el |
English |
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Graduate Diploma in Nonprofit Management & Leadership
Graduate |
The Social Sector Management Program offers a Graduate Diploma in Nonprofit Management within the MBA program. The Diploma includes an intensive summer work placement program for those students without sufficient prior experience in the nonprofit sector.
Nonprofit Management and Leadership |
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English |
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Post-MBA Diploma in Advanced Management
Graduate |
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Advanced Nonprofit Management |
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English |
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No certificates listed.
Information on Training and Other Services
| Building Strategic Alliances - A Governance Challenge |
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| Custom Management Education |
Provided for interested organizations. |
| Executive Education Certificate Programs |
The executive education certificate programs are 3 - 6 months in duration, for example the Ontario Cooperative Association offered in 2016, to be offered it again in early 2017 |
Additional Information- Our Mission is to build the capacity for effective management and leadership in the nonprofit sector and the broader social sector through research and education.
specialized MBA requires 60 credits with 12 credits taken from our department, Graduate Diploma - the same 60 credits with SOCM specialization but with two additional requirements - a full time internship and completion of the strategy study on an approved nonprofit organization and post MBA diploma involves taking 15 credit hours ( 5 courses). Working language is English for all of these programs.
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