Accelerated Master of Nonprofit Management

Program Overview

The Accelerated Master of Nonprofit Management (AMNM) is a 5-year Bachelor/Master's program that provides students with practical skills in nonprofit financial management, grant writing, fundraising, and management. The program is designed for students who graduate with a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (BA/BS) in Public Policy and Nonprofit Management (PPPM) or a Minor in Nonprofit Administration. Graduates may pursue careers in nonprofit management, including positions such as Nonprofit Executive Director, Fundraising Manager, Grant Writer, and Program Director.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Accelerated Master of Nonprofit Management (AMNM) is a 5-year Bachelor/Master's degree program offered by the University of Oregon for students who graduate with a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (BA/BS) in Public Policy and Nonprofit Management (PPPM) or a Minor in Nonprofit Administration.
• Objectives: The program aims to provide students with practical, hands-on skills in nonprofit financial management, grant writing, fundraising, and management.
It seeks to equip students with specific nonprofit leadership skills essential for advancing nonprofit organizations and foundations.

Outline:

• Content: The curriculum covers core concepts in nonprofit management, including:
• Nonprofit financial management
• Grant writing
• Fundraising
• Management
• Leadership skills
• Structure: The program has two components:
• 4th Year:
Students complete their senior year in PPPM, taking 15 graduate credits.
• 5th Year: Students complete an additional 45 graduate credits.
• Prerequisites: Students must have:
• Completed their junior year in PPPM with a focus on nonprofit administration or a Minor in Nonprofit Administration
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 at the University of Oregon
• Community involvement
• Excellent writing ability
• Specific interest in nonprofit issues
• Waivers: Students who earn a grade of 3.7 (A-) or higher in all 400-level prerequisites may waive the graduate-level equivalent course in the AMNM degree.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates may pursue careers in nonprofit management, including positions such as:
• Nonprofit Executive Director
• Fundraising Manager
• Grant Writer
• Program Director
• Opportunities and Outcomes: The program prepares students for leadership roles in various nonprofit organizations, including:
• Social service agencies
• Arts and cultural organizations
• Environmental organizations
• International development organizations