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The Spertus Center for Nonprofit Management brings to life the Jewish concept of Tikkkun Olam, repair of the world.
Alex Kos, Alumnus
For more information, to RSVP for an Open House Session, or to schedule a personal information session, contact Erin Slott at 312.322.1707 eslott@spertus.edu.
Nonprofit Management
Master of Science in Nonprofit Management
- Geared toward adult learners
- Courses meet one night per week
- Emphasis on acquiring practical skills
- Cohort model that promotes collaborative learning and peer support
- Effective and dynamic faculty with real-world experience and academic distinction
- Affordable tuition with financial aid available for those who qualify
- Program support available through library resource assistance, advising, and career and alumni services
- Conveniently located in downtown Chicago
The MSNM Program admits four cohorts over the course of the academic year, each consisting of 15-20 students.
History of the Program
Since its inception in 1982, more than a thousand men and women of diverse backgrounds have received the Master of Science degree. Spertus graduates have improved the managerial effectiveness of many Chicago-area nonprofit and governmental organizations. Sixty-seven percent of alumni report that they received a promotion within a year of graduation.
The Master of Science in Nonprofit Management (MSNM) program was initiated to further Spertus College's commitment to the community and continues to exemplify that commitment today.
Spertus College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602.
Spertus College is conveniently located at 610 South Michigan Avenue, four blocks south of the Art Institute and across from Grant Park. Discount parking is available in designated area lots.
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Program Overview
The Master of Science in Nonprofit Management (MSNM) offers comprehensive core content that address all aspects of nonprofit management, supplemented by either four additional courses in one of two concentration areas or an independent project that is planned and developed by the student with the help of an academic advisor. All students have an opportunity to learn grant writing through the selection of either completion option. Core courses are offered as part of a cohort one evening per week, from 6:15 to 9:15pm.
The Concentration Areas are:
- Fundraising Management
- Human Services Administration
The options for an Independent Project are:
- Literature Review and Analysis
- Organizational Study
- Grant Proposal
Program characteristics:
- Completion time: 24-27 months
- Enrollment: 60-90 students admitted per year
- Financial Aid: Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal loans
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About Our Students
The growth of the nonprofit sector has fueled a demand for comprehensive graduate degree programs that offer leadership theory, organizational management, budgeting, fundraising, and grantwriting. Spertus College’s longstanding commitment to community service heeds this call. Through course modules taught by professional practitioners in a variety of nonprofit fields, the MSNM program provides an in-depth academic experience with practical applications for all nonprofit professionals and organizations. MSNM students come from a wide range of organizations and share a dedication to providing quality programs and services. Most have years of nonprofit experience in such fields as:
- Associations
- Business & Community Organizations
- Children & Family Services
- Arts & Culture
- Education
- Environmental Services
- Faith-Based Organizations
- Foundations
- Government Agencies
- Health Care/Health Services
- Law Enforcement/Legal Services
- Social Services
Other students may be transitioning from the for-profit to the nonprofit sector, or they have been volunteers. All aspire to enhance their careers in the nonprofit arena.
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For more information, to RSVP for an Open House Session, or to schedule a personal information session, contact Erin Slott at 312.322.1707 eslott@spertus.edu.