Welcome Prospective Students

Thank you for your interest in the University of Central Florida's Master of Nonprofit Management (M.N.M.). This program offers specialized, graduate-level knowledge for individuals currently working in the nonprofit sector or in organizations that partner with the nonprofit sector. The program provides advanced knowledge in nonprofit management, resource development, strategic planning, and program evaluation that serves to enhance the education and career development of students.

Dr. Mary Ann Feldheim Chair, Department of Public Administration MNM Academic Coordinator

Program Curriculum

The Master of Nonprofit Management program consists of 9 core courses (36 credit-hours), all of which are available online and taught by faculty who specialize in nonprofit management.
(Program for students admitted Spring 10 or before requires 33 credit hours)

For a detailed list of required courses, please visit Master of Nonprofit Management Course Requirements.

The core courses for the Master of Nonprofit Management provide a wealth of information on nonprofit management issues including how to:

• Start a successful nonprofit organization.
• File for 501(c) (3) not-for-profit status.
• Recruit, manage and retain volunteers.
• Locate and develop nonprofit financial resources by fundraising, including recruitment of in-kind and cash donations, grant funding, membership, sponsorship, bequests, and endowment funding.
• Search for Requests for Proposals and write winning grant applications.
• Provide leadership and administrative support for nonprofit organizations.
• Evaluate nonprofit and public programs.
• Manage and invest finances of nonprofit organizations for short- and long-term success.
• Effectively hire and manage motivated nonprofit employees.
• Facilitate development of a strategic plan for a nonprofit organization.

Additionally, the Master of Nonprofit Management program emphasizes "service-learning," whereby students solve real-world problems of organizations using knowledge learned in their coursework.


The Master of Nonprofit Management program at the University of Central Florida was selected to receive the 2005 Curriculum Innovation Award from the American Society for Public Administration on Sunday, April 3, at the society's annual conference in Milwaukee, Wis. Established in 2004, the program is offered completely online and provides students with the management and analytical skills needed for successful careers in the nonprofit sector.

Cohort Program Recommended Plan of Study

Semester 1 PAD 6142 Nonprofit Organizations (3 credit hours) PAD 5146 Nonprofit Resource Development (3 credit hours)

Semester 2 PAD 5145 Volunteerism in Nonprofit Organizations (3 credit hours) PAD 5850 Grant & Contract Management (3 credit hours)

Semester 3 PAD 6327 Public Program Evaluation Techniques (3 credit hours) PAD 6417 Human Resource Management (3 credit hours)

Semester 4 PAD 6208 Nonprofit Financial Management (3 credit hours) PAD 6149 Nonprofit Administration (3 credit hours)

Semester 5 PAD 6335 Strategic Planning & Management (3 credit hours) Elective

Semester 6 Thesis Option (6 credit hours) Or Elective Option (6 credit hours)

*Course sequence may change. Students may register for additional courses per semester.  It is recommended that you speak with the department advisor before selecting a 3rd course.

Program Admission Requirements

The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required and will not be used as a consideration for admission to the Master of Nonprofit Management Cohort program. Consideration for admission is based on:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited education institution showing a GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in all work attempted.
• A previous graduate degree in a related field (graduate transcripts must be on file with UCF).
• Supporting documentation

Supporting documentation: To be considered for admission into the program, students must submit all requested supporting documents.  Documents must be on file with UCF by the application deadline date:

• Undergraduate transcripts with the equivalent of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or higher,
• Graduate transcripts if you have completed another graduate degree,
• A resume (resume must be uploaded to your application),
• A Statement of Interest – please address your interest in being in the MNM program as well as your future goals in nonprofit management (statement must be uploaded to your application), and
• Three letters of recommendation from professors or other professional individuals.

Application Deadlines

Nonprofit Management MNM	Fall Priority	Fall	Spring
Domestic Applicants	Jan 15	Jul 15	Dec 1
International Applicants	Jan 15	Jan 15	Jul 1
International Transfer Applicants	Jan 15	Mar 1	Sep 1

UCF Application Requirements
Review UCF Admissions Overview
http://www.graduatecatalog.ucf.edu/content/Admissions.aspx

UCF Apply Online
https://www.students.graduate.ucf.edu/gradonlineapp/

Program Contact Information

General Information & Registration
Mrs. Waheeda Illasarie
Assistant Director
Continuing Education
407-823-2609
waheeda.illasarie@ucf.edu

Advising
Ms. Laura O’Donnell
Academic Services Coordinator
School of Public Administration
407-823-0912
Laura.odonnell@ucf.edu

Director
Dr. Mary Ann Feldheim
Department of Public Administration
mary.feldheim@ucf.edu

Program Cost

Tuition & Fees Fall 2011

MNM Program Tuition & Fees	In-State	Out-of State
Tuition	$277.08	$277.08
Non-Resident Fee		$37.74	(5% of the non-resident fee)
Building Fee	$2.32	$2.32
Capital Improvement Fee	$2.44	$2.44
Financial Aid Fee	$13.85	$13.85
Non-Resident Financial Aid Fee	N/A	$37.74
Activity & Services Fee	$10.79	$10.79
Transporation Access Fee	N/A	N/A
Health Fee	N/A	N/A
Athletic Fee	$13.10	$13.10
Differential Tuition	N/A	N/A
Technology Fee	$13.85	$13.85
Distance Learning Fee	$18.00	$18.00
MNM Program Fee	$135.00	$135.00
Total Tuition & Fees per credit hour	$486.43	$561.91

Tuition & Fees Summer 2011 & Prior

Tuition & Fees per credit hour = $390.00
Tuition & Fees per course = $1,170.00 (3 credit hours)
Cost of Total Program $14,040.00 (36 credit hours)


* Base tuition and common student fees are subject to change consistent with Board of Trustee policy.