Nonprofit Management

• Integrated experiential learning: Gain real-world experience and build your resumé through the program’s diverse experience-powered learning opportunities, including experiential projects with real-world sponsors, co-ops, and in-class case studies.
  • Participate in a final capstone project, working hand in hand with a local organization like United Planet or the Boston Children’s Museum to solve a current issue.
• Flexible learning format: With courses offered 100% online, in person in Boston, or in a hybrid format, you can complete your degree without putting your life on hold.
• Six elective concentrations: Tailor your degree to your career goals and focus on the skills that interest you most. Choose from decision support, fundraising and development, human resources management, organizational leadership, organizational communication, or project management.
• Join a community: Learn from thought leaders and experts in the field who have had hands-on experience in the industry. Join their vast network and leverage alumni who are helping drive social change at some of the top nonprofit organizations, such as Dana Farber Cancer Research Institute, the Boston Housing Authority, and more.
• Career-advancing degree: Featuring focused courses in management, human resources, fundraising, and development, this program provides you with the opportunity to advance your career and become an effective decision maker. In a growing industry such as nonprofit, there is a need for management and professionalism.

Hiring in nonprofit organizations is on the upswing. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the nonprofit sector ranks third in the U.S. in overall employment, with more than 12.3 million employees.

The fastest-growing jobs are in:

• Direct services
• Fundraising
• Program management
• Program support

A sample of where our recent graduates are working:

• YMCA
• Boston Children’s Museum
• Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
• Horizons for Homeless Children
• Oxfam America
• Marymount Manhattan College Prison Program

Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term:

Domestic Application Guidelines

International Application Guidelines*

_{*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.}

• Online application

• Professional resumé

• Unofficial, personal copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended; official transcripts are required at the time of enrollment

  • The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents. Please review the FCE requirements by country.

• English language proficiency proof

• Please refer to the CPS Apply Now page to learn about additional materials that may be required