Regis University School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Master of Nonprofit Management

Regis University's Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) prepares career-oriented adults and mid-career professionals currently managing or moving into decision making roles within a nonprofit organization or charity, or those considering starting a nonprofit entity.

The Regis CPS classroom-based and online Master of Nonprofit Management degree is the only MNM program of its kind in the U.S. that supports both learning formats. The MNM degree is designed in accordance with the Regis University’s time-honored Jesuit mission to provide value-centered education while strengthening the commitment to community service. Through the MNM program, you’ll develop a broad-based perspective of the social, political, economic, cultural, and ideological issues that impact nonprofit organizations today.

Class Format

Online Classroom
Available in accelerated 8-week terms

Tuition

Classroom-based courses: $440 /credit hour

Online-based courses: $495 /credit hour

Total Degree Requirements

36 Credit Hours

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MNM Fact Sheet

Want to learn more about Regis University and the Master of Nonprofit Management degree program? We are here to help you get started.

Request an information packet on your degree.
Reach an Enrollment Counselor by phone at 1-800-944-7667. Enrollment Counselors are available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (MST)
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Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Email us by sending your question or request to info@regis.edu. Please include your name and contact information.

Ready to start your online application? Once you create your account, you can complete your application at your own pace. There is no cost to start your application and the information you provide will greatly assist your enrollment counselor in evaluating your specific needs.

Our Regis University Enrollment Counselors are here to guide you through the admissions process. You won't find any high-pressure sales tactics at Regis. Most of our counselors are or have been Regis students and they understand your questions and concerns about returning to school.

Congratulations on pursuing your degree! We look forward to helping you.

Regis CPS Master of Nonprofit Management curriculum offers an academically rigorous, conceptually-based course of study, including:

Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations
Governance and Organizational Leadership

Leading from Within
Program Development and Accountability

An essential part of the Regis University mission is to work toward the service of humanity. The Nonprofit Management degree strives to achieve this with the program’s culmination through one of two capstone courses:

Professional Research Project - Involves the creation, development, improvement or evaluation of a product or program or entails the writing of a thesis.
Service Oriented Field Experience (SOFE) – Involves traveling to an off-campus domestic or international location to provide service to a nonprofit community in that venue.

In the last 25 years, the nonprofit sector has tripled in size worldwide. In this tight economy and time of budget cuts, we’ll see this growth increase, as more government entities turn to nonprofits to deliver services to the homeless, the elderly, to underprivileged schools, and others in need. Nonprofit organizations will have to run smarter and more effectively in order to support this increased need at a time when donations and contributions are decreasing, and operation costs are climbing.

The Master of Nonprofit Management program at Regis CPS is specifically designed to help nonprofit professionals like you become leaders within the ever-changing and dynamic sector, enabling you to face and overcome current and future challenges. As a Regis CPS graduate, you’ll be prepared to be an effective leader; one who exhibits professional competency to advance a nonprofit through the integration of theory, experiences, and social justice.

Who should enroll in the Regis University CPS Master of Nonprofit Management program?

Regis CPS is one of the few universities in the United States to offer both a classroom-based and an online Master in Nonprofit Management degree program suits you, the busy professional, offering flexibility and convenience. It’s designed for adult students like you who are interested in achieving a Nonprofit Master’s degree while enhancing your leadership and management skills within a nonprofit setting.

The Nonprofit Master’s degree program lays the foundation for you to continue your adult student education in our Regis MBA program or through other graduate degrees from our Regis CPS School of Humanities & Social Sciences.

Flexible Learning Formats That Fit Your Lifestyle

Regis University CPS offers courses in the classroom, online, and as Guided Independent Study (GIS). Our accelerated 8-week course formats will put you on the fast track to earning your degree.

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Start Dates

ONLINE & CLASSROOM - 8 WEEK FORMAT ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Term	Classes Begin	Classes End	Registration Ends for Online Courses
Spring 1 - 2010	January 11	March 7	January 7
Spring 2 - 2010	March 8	May 2	March 4
Summer 1 - 2010	May 10	July 4	May 5
Summer 2 - 2010	July 5	August 29	June 30

Required Courses

MNM 601 History Theory, and the Future of the Nonprofit Sector (3 Credit Hours)
Note: MNM 601 is a prerequisite for all MNM courses
MNM 612 Advocacy and the Third Sector (3 Credit Hours)
MNM 620 Social Marketing (3 Credit Hours)
MNM 633 Human Resource Leadership in NPO's (3 Credit Hours)
MNM 644 Fiscal Management of Nonprofit Organizations (3 Credit Hours)
MNM 647 Program Development and Accountability (3 Credit Hours)
MNM 648 Governance and Organizational Leadership (3 Credit Hours)
MNM 655 Leading From Within (3 Credit Hours)
MNM 670 Financial Resource Development (3 Credit Hours)
MNM 677 Service Oriented Field Experience OR MNM 697 Professional Project (3 Credit Hours)

The student must then take two elective courses from the remaining MNM 600 level courses, other CPS Graduate level courses, or courses from the Ruekert-Hartman College for Health Professions.

Students may also take topics in other CPS graduate programs. For example:

MBA ELECTIVE

MBA M604 Leadership/Management Challenge (3 Credit Hours)

Practicum

Students without two years of nonprofit experience are required to complete a 400 hour practicum (not for credit). Students for whom the practicum is not required may still elect to participate in the program. Practica are coordinated through MNM Assistant Professor. Call 303-458-4339 or 1-800-727-6399, x4339.

Tuition Comparison

Find out how the cost of a graduate degree from Regis University compares to other higher education institutions

Graduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: Local Campus Programs
Institution	Degree	Semester Hours Required	Cost per Semester Hour	Estimated Fees for Program	Estimated Total Program Cost
Regis University	MNM	36	$440	$75	$15,915
Keller Graduate School of Management-DeVry University	MPA	45	$1,995/course or appx. $665/hr.	All Inclusive	$29,925

Graduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: National Online Programs
Institution	Degree	Semester Hours Required	Cost per Semester Hour	Estimated Fees for Program	Estimated Total Program Cost
Regis University	MNM	36	$495	$75	$17,895
Capella University¹	MS	32	$631	$425	$20,617
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University	MPA	45	$665	All inclusive	$29,925
University of Maryland- University College	MSM	42	$694	$520	$29,668
Walden University ¹	MPA	34	$642	$160	$21,988

¹Quarter-hours converted to semester hours

Admission Requirements & Application Deadlines

Two years of significant paid or volunteer experience in a nonprofit organization (Applicants lacking this experience will need to complete a 400-hour practicum)
Completed Online Application Form
$75 non-refundable application fee (waived for graduates of Regis University)
Degree-Bearing Official Transcripts
Required Admissions Essay(s)
Faculty Interview
Current Résumé
Additional admission requirements apply to students who are non-U.S. citizens
Please remember - applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed

Application Deadlines *
Starts	Application Deadline
Spring 1 - 2010	December 28, 2009
Spring 2 - 2010	February 22, 2010
Summer 2 - 2010	April 26, 2010
Summer 2 - 2010	June 21, 2010

* Your application file including all requirements, documents and fees, must be completed by the application deadline.

View how Brian is being influential with his Master of Nonprofit Management degree.

Brian Weber

Vice President, Education/Workforce Initiatives

Master of Nonprofit Management, Graduate

Influence Without Boundaries.

"Regis really helped me combine philosophical thinking with practical application. I benefitted from an incredible amount of depth and breadth in thinking that I wouldn't have had without the program."

View Brians' story of influence.

See how other Regis students and graduates define their influence.

"Josh Ruxin runs four nonprofit organizations in Rwanda that are focused on helping local communities develop. He has seen a 60% surge in applications…" Someone may always have wanted to do something like this," Ruxin said. "Now's the best time." Nonprofit Gigs Get Competitive, Forbes.com, Dec. 19, 2008.
"People who become social workers do so because they seek a purpose for their career, and recognize that there are many different paths where a social work degree might lead. We know that social workers are passionate, purpose-driven individuals who want to do an excellent service for individuals and communities. We need to bring more of these compassionate people to the profession to ensure its future," National Association of Social Workers.
"Nonprofit organizations need talented, creative people with all types of skills and experiences. The people who work in the nonprofit sector are as varied as the organizations that comprise it. Know what you want and be able to communicate it. It’s not enough to say, ‘I want to make a difference in the world.‘ Hone in on a particular field, and become well versed in it. Be able to articulate – and prove – your passion for an organization’s mission," The Nonprofit Career Guide: How to Land a Job That Makes a Difference, Fieldstone Alliance Shelly Cryer, 2008.
"Remember that the nonprofit sector is a close-knit community and that many positions go unadvertised because they are either filled internally or through a network connection with another organization. This makes getting out and getting involved a vital step toward gaining visibility and finding those unadvertised nonprofit employment opportunities," Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for First-time Job Seekers.

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