Nonprofit Leadership, Global Cultures, and Social Enterprise
Graduate Certificate
Online
Course Delivery
10
Total Credits
$780
Credit Hour
9 months
Minimum Duration
Program Overview
The Department of Religious Studies offers a fully online, asynchronous Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership, Global Cultures, and Social Enterprise designed to introduce students to the concepts and skills needed to thrive in the nonprofit sector. Students complete 10 credits with one required 2-credit course in Religion, Cultural Knowledge, and Nonprofits. All credits are transferable to the Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership, Global Cultures, and Social Enterprise.
Program Outcomes
The Nonprofit Leadership, Global Cultures, and Social Enterprise Graduate Certificate provides a strong foundation for existing and future nonprofit leaders to reach their potential. With a flexible design, students will be able to tailor the program to achieve the competencies necessary to advance their nonprofit career.
Career Outlook
Nonprofit organizations are a sizable economic force employing 12.3 million people, with payrolls exceeding those of most other U.S. industries, including construction, transportation, and finance. Whether currently working in the nonprofit sector or looking to enter the job market, program participants will be able to leverage their knowledge gained from the Graduate Certificate to reach their career goals and grow beneficiary impact. Professionals with rigorous training and education in the field can find opportunities in many areas domestically and internationally spanning health services, education, social assistance, religious organizations, environmental groups, arts and recreation, and international development organizations.
A Top-Ranked Education
- 60th Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- 123rd Global University — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Dr. Jennifer Marcy
Director of Nonprofit Leadership, Global Cultures, and Social Enterprise programs
Dr. Jennifer Marcy has worked with a wide range of nonprofit organizations in the United States and around the world. She has extensive grant writing experience including program design, proposal writing, and budget development and has worked on solicitations from various donors including government agencies and foundations. Dr. Marcy has also managed multimillion dollar international research and capacity development programs in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. She is passionate about educating the next generation of nonprofit leaders and enjoys mentoring students to help further their professional goals.
Course Information
Students must complete 10 credits from the following:
The following course (2 credits):
REL 817 - Religion, Cultural Knowledge, and Nonprofits (2 credits)
Complete four courses from the following (8 credits):
GNL 821 - Values and Ethics in Applied Leadership (2 credits)
GNL 822 - Cross Cultural Dialogue and Collaboration (2 credits)
GNL 823 - Social Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Religion (2 credits)
GNL 824 - Social Entrepreneurship and Religion: Case Studies (2 credits)
GNL 825 - Creativity in Organizations (2 credits)
GNL 826 - Flourishing Under Stress (2 credits)
GNL 827 - Nonprofit Institutions and Civil Society in a Global Context (2 credits)
GNL 828 - Nonprofit Governance (2 credits)
GNL 829 - Nonprofits and the Legal Environment (2 credits)
GNL 830 - Nonprofit and NGO Marketing and Fundraising (2 credits)
GNL 831 - Grant-writing for Nonprofits (2 credits)
REL 818 - Global Religions, NGOs, and Social Change (2 credits)
REL 819 - Religious Organizations and Civil Society in Asia (2 credits)
REL 820 - Secularisms, Publics, and Religions in Asia (2 credits)
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- Have an undergraduate degree from or be a current advanced undergraduate student at a recognized institution
- Have demonstrated familiarity with and work experience in the non-profit sector (Résumé/CV)
- Have an ACM minimum TOEFL score of 90 on the non-native language proficiency test if the student is an international applicant
- A written personal statement detailing your professional interests and goals
- A written academic statement
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete a university graduate application and pay the application fee.
- Submit required materials to the application portal.
- Send all official transcripts to Michigan State University.
Key Dates
Rolling Applications
Students can start the program in any semester. We recommend applications are submitted at least one month prior to the start of the semester to allow time for processing.
Tuition & Fees per credit
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$780
$780
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.
Program Overview
The Department of Religious Studies offers a fully online, asynchronous Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership, Global Cultures, and Social Enterprise designed to introduce students to the concepts and skills needed to thrive in the nonprofit sector. Students complete 10 credits with one required 2-credit course in Religion, Cultural Knowledge, and Nonprofits. All credits are transferable to the Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership, Global Cultures, and Social Enterprise.
Program Outcomes
The Nonprofit Leadership, Global Cultures, and Social Enterprise Graduate Certificate provides a strong foundation for existing and future nonprofit leaders to reach their potential. With a flexible design, students will be able to tailor the program to achieve the competencies necessary to advance their nonprofit career.
Career Outlook
Nonprofit organizations are a sizable economic force employing 12.3 million people, with payrolls exceeding those of most other U.S. industries, including construction, transportation, and finance. Whether currently working in the nonprofit sector or looking to enter the job market, program participants will be able to leverage their knowledge gained from the Graduate Certificate to reach their career goals and grow beneficiary impact. Professionals with rigorous training and education in the field can find opportunities in many areas domestically and internationally spanning health services, education, social assistance, religious organizations, environmental groups, arts and recreation, and international development organizations.
A Top-Ranked Education
- 60th Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- 123rd Global University — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Dr. Jennifer Marcy
Director of Nonprofit Leadership, Global Cultures, and Social Enterprise programs
Dr. Jennifer Marcy has worked with a wide range of nonprofit organizations in the United States and around the world. She has extensive grant writing experience including program design, proposal writing, and budget development and has worked on solicitations from various donors including government agencies and foundations. Dr. Marcy has also managed multimillion dollar international research and capacity development programs in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. She is passionate about educating the next generation of nonprofit leaders and enjoys mentoring students to help further their professional goals.
Course Information
Students must complete 10 credits from the following:
The following course (2 credits):
REL 817 - Religion, Cultural Knowledge, and Nonprofits (2 credits)
Complete four courses from the following (8 credits):
GNL 821 - Values and Ethics in Applied Leadership (2 credits)
GNL 822 - Cross Cultural Dialogue and Collaboration (2 credits)
GNL 823 - Social Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Religion (2 credits)
GNL 824 - Social Entrepreneurship and Religion: Case Studies (2 credits)
GNL 825 - Creativity in Organizations (2 credits)
GNL 826 - Flourishing Under Stress (2 credits)
GNL 827 - Nonprofit Institutions and Civil Society in a Global Context (2 credits)
GNL 828 - Nonprofit Governance (2 credits)
GNL 829 - Nonprofits and the Legal Environment (2 credits)
GNL 830 - Nonprofit and NGO Marketing and Fundraising (2 credits)
GNL 831 - Grant-writing for Nonprofits (2 credits)
REL 818 - Global Religions, NGOs, and Social Change (2 credits)
REL 819 - Religious Organizations and Civil Society in Asia (2 credits)
REL 820 - Secularisms, Publics, and Religions in Asia (2 credits)
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- Have an undergraduate degree from or be a current advanced undergraduate student at a recognized institution
- Have demonstrated familiarity with and work experience in the non-profit sector (Résumé/CV)
- Have an ACM minimum TOEFL score of 90 on the non-native language proficiency test if the student is an international applicant
- A written personal statement detailing your professional interests and goals
- A written academic statement
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete a university graduate application and pay the application fee.
- Submit required materials to the application portal.
- Send all official transcripts to Michigan State University.
Key Dates
Rolling Applications
Students can start the program in any semester. We recommend applications are submitted at least one month prior to the start of the semester to allow time for processing.
Tuition & Fees per credit
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$780
$780
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.
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