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Upper Iowa University

Contact Information:

Elissa Wenthe
M.F.A., Dean of School of Arts and Sciences
Upper Iowa University
College of Arts & Sciences
605 Washington Street
Fayette, Iowa 52142
United States
wenthee@uiu.edu
https://uiu.edu/academics/programs/mpa/

Course Information:

PA 541 Nonprofit Philanthropy and Fundraising
Graduate
3 Credits
Students examine the ideal of philanthropy and sources of revenue for nonprofit organizations. It allows for students to expand their understanding of the theories, best practices, and skills required to generate private funds for nonprofit organizations.
PA 546 Nonprofit Marketing and Public Affairs Advocacy
Graduate
3 Credits
Introduction to the theories of advocacy in democratic processes including the ethical, legal, and regulatory issues surrounding its practice. It also examines communication and marketing theories nonprofit organizations use to effectively connect with vital stakeholders and constituencies and to promote activities, programs, positions, and services.
PA 547 Volunteer Recruitment and Management
Graduate
3 Credits
A critical examination of how nonprofit organizations must compete for volunteers in an increasingly competitive market. This includes analyzing the potential conflict between nonprofit values, mission, and the requirements to manage resources efficiently and effectively.
PA 567 Board Governance and Strategic Management
Graduate
3 Credits
The theory and practice of strategic management in public and non-profit organizations will be examined. It will include a discussion of the roles and responsibilities of actors involved in strategic management including the ethical dimension of strategic planning. Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of board governance and trusteeship.
PA 569 Gov’t and NFP Accounting and Budgeting
Graduate
3 Credits
This course is designed to allow students an opportunity to explore the foundation of government and non-profit accounting theory from a management perspective. Students will analyze and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles established for governmental and non-profit organizations and will become familiar with building basic fund-based financial statements. This course will also examine the budgeting policies and practices of not-for-profit and governmental organizations. Budgeting techniques will be addressed as will theories of fiscal policy.

Program Information:

College of Arts & Sciences
Public Administration

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Degree and Certificate Information

Degrees

Degree/
Level
Title/
English Correspondence
SubjectCredit HoursWorking
Language
History
Master of Public Administration
Graduate
MPA 15 Hours

No certificates listed.

Information on Training and Other Services

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Additional Information

Nonprofit Organizational Management This emphasis is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead organization in the growing nonprofit sector. Emphasis Competency: The student shows readiness for effective nonprofit organizational leadership by demonstrating the knowledge and skills needed for the development and responsible use of financial and human resources from both the public and private sectors in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws.

 

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