MPA 650
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Nonprofit Organization Management
Public Service and Ethics
Marriott School of Business
Course Description
Orient students to principles of best practice in the management of nonprofit organizations. Build foundational knowledge in the role, function, and diversity of nonprofit organizations generally, and examine the strategic management techniques most likely to help nonprofit organizations thrive.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
MPA 623, 624, MPA 632 or equivalent course
Title
Nonprofit role
Learning Outcome
Articulate role of nonprofit organizations in broad social, institutional, and historical context
Title
Classify nonprofit
Learning Outcome
Classify diverse types of nonprofit organizations based on key distinguishing characteristics
Title
Management issues
Learning Outcome
Broadly understand range of management issues unique to nonprofit organizations
Title
Management priorities
Learning Outcome
Prioritize among competing management concerns within an organization
Title
Management tools and strategies
Learning Outcome
Apply management tools and strategies uniquely suited to nonprofit sector.
Title
Organizational communication
Learning Outcome
Communicate organizational recommendations using common terminology of the nonprofit professional field
