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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
Executive Director Uptown Chamber of Commerce
For more information, to RSVP for an Open House Session, or to schedule a personal information session, contact Nadia Whiteside at 312.322.1707 nwhiteside@spertus.edu or openhouse@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
- Program support available through library resource assistance, advising, and career and alumni services
- Conveniently located in downtown Chicago
The MSNM Program admits four to five cohorts each 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. Sixty-seven percent of alumni report that they received a promotion within a year of graduation. 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 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 currently available are:
- Fundraising Management
- Human Services Administration
The options for Independent Project are:
- Literature Review and Analysis
- Organizational Study
- Independent Study (requires approval of academic advisor)
Program Characteristics
- Completion time: 24-27 months
- Enrollment: 60-90 students admitted per year
- Tuition: $13,000 plus $1,500 books and materials fee
- 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 a well-established, comprehensive graduate program that offers management theory, a foundation in ethics, and skill-building applications.
Spertus College's longstanding commitment to community heeds this call. Through professional course modules taught by practitioners in various nonprofit fields, the MSNM Program ensures applicability in the continuously changing realm of nonprofit management.
The student body represents a microcosm of many nonprofit professionals. They share a dedication to providing quality programs and services. Most of our students have years of nonprofit experience in such fields as:
- Associations
- Business & Community Organizations
- Children & Family Services
- Culture & Arts
- Education
- Environmental Services
- Faith-Based Organizations
- Foundations
- Government Agencies
- Health Care/Health Services
- Law Enforcement/Legal Services
- Social Services
Other students have been dedicated volunteers, who wish to make a career change from the for-profit to the nonprofit sector, while some aspire to advance their nonprofit sector positions.
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For more information, to RSVP for an Open House Session, or to schedule a personal information session, contact Nadia Whiteside at 312.322.1707 nwhiteside@spertus.edu or openhouse@spertus.edu.