NGOs

University of South Dakota

Contact Information:

Dr. Donald C. Dahlin
Department Chairperson
University of South Dakota
College of Arts & Sciences
414 East Clark
Vermillion, South Dakota 57069
United States
Donald.Dahlin@usd.edu
https://www.usd.edu/Academics/Graduate-Programs/Nonprofit-Management

Course Information:

POLS 521 The Nonprofit Sector
Graduate
3 Credits		 An overview of the theory, history, and current rationale for nonprofit organizations, including a focus on how nonprofits fit within the larger environment of public service. This course presents insights on the full-range of nonprofit service areas, partnerships between nonprofits and government agencies that share public service missions, as well as the values and practices that differentiate the nonprofit sector from government and business organizations.
POLS 523 Nonprofit Governance and Administration
Graduate
3 Credits		 Examines the needs of nonprofit organizations for highly functioning boards to provide organizational governance and productive relationships between board members and staff. Frameworks for the division of labor among board members and staff are considered so students will understand the interrelated needs for governance and administration in nonprofit organizations.
EMPA 704 Facilitation and Conflict Management
Graduate
3 Credits		 This course focuses on principles and theories of conflict resolution, negotiation and facilitation skills necessary for executives to lead organizations through change and to build coalitions both within an organization and among external stakeholder groups.
EMPA 722/POLS 722 Budgetary and Fiscal Management
Graduate
3 Credits		 An analysis of governmental financial administration, including budget preparation and execution, and management of debt and public expenditures.
EMPA 723/POLS 723 Public Personnel Management
Graduate
3 Credits		 An examination of the process, procedures and problems of personnel administration.
EMPA 724/POLS 724 Organization and Management
Graduate
3 Credits		 A study of the principles governing the organization and management of public agencies with emphasis on the role of the executive.

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School of Arts & Sciences
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Degree and Certificate Information

Degrees

Degree/
Level		Title/
English Correspondence		SubjectCredit HoursWorking
Language		History
Master of Public Administration
Graduate		 Nonprofit Administration 12 Hours

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Additional Information

Designed to give those interested in nonprofit management an opportunity to further develop their skills, this certificate focuses on nonprofit administration, fundraising, personnel management, grant writing, team building and budgeting. It requires two core courses and two elective courses to complete the program of study. The selection of elective courses will be identified by the student in collaboration with the certificate program administrator. Regardless of your area of focus, this 100% online nonprofit management graduate certificate will allow you to master all aspects of running a nonprofit successfully–from governance and administrative skills to fiscal management and personnel management. Ideal for both students interested in entering the nonprofit sector and current executives, directors and managers of nonprofit organizations, the certificate credits may be completely embedded into the master's program in public administration, if you choose to continue your advanced studies.

 

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