NGOs

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Contact Information:

Dr. Akhlaque Haque
Director
University of Alabama at Birmingham
United States
Tel: 205-934-4653
ahaque@uab.edu
https://www.uab.edu/cas/pspa/undergraduate/political-science-major

Course Information:

MPA 603 Public & Nonprofit Budgeting.
Graduate
3 Credits		 MPA 603 examines the institutions and actors involved in the collection, custody, and expenditure of public revenues. The course combines theory and practical application to teach the principles and techniques used in government and nonprofit budgeting, including the budgeting process and financial management.
MPA 672 Nonprofit Management
Graduate
3 Credits		 The day-to-day challenges faced by managers of nonprofit agencies, including the challenge of fund raising, balancing competing values as related to efficiency, effectiveness and equity.
MPA 673 Nonprofit Health
Graduate
3 Credits		 This course provides a comprehensive overview of role of the Nonprofit Sector and its important contribution to mission and success of our health system and social enterprise in the United States. The course examines various aspects of nonprofit health organizations including history of these agencies, sources of revenue, fund raising and marketing practices, accomplishments and achievements, criticisms and controversies, and the role of volunteer leadership and best management practices.
MPA 674 GIS for Managers.
Graduate
3 Credits		 Examines the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using GIS software. It integrates theory and socioeconomic applications of GIS in the public and nonprofit sector.
MPA 678 Strategic Planning
Graduate
3 Credits		 Presents the strategic planning process as it is utitilized in contemporary settings. Focuses on how the strategic planning process is applied in the public and nonprofit sectors.
MPA 689 Program Evaluation
Graduate
3 Credits		 Analytic tools for evaluating public and nonprofit programs and services.

Program Information:

School of Arts & Sciences
Department of Political Science & Public Administration

Services

Internships
Workshops
Technical Assistance

Degree and Certificate Information

Degrees

Degree/
Level		Title/
English Correspondence		SubjectCredit HoursWorking
Language		History
Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Graduate		 MPA 15 Hours

Certificates

Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management

Information on Training and Other Services

None listed

Additional Information

The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management provides practitioners in the Greater Birmingham area with an opportunity to enhance their skills and improve their capacity to effectively run their organizations. This program is designed to serve those who wish to gain specialized knowledge in the field of nonprofit management without committing to a full graduate program. This Certificate is earned after completion of five (5) courses totaling 15 credit hours. For the most up-to-date information about courses, please visit the Graduate Catalog. Classes are offered online and on campus.

 

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