Certificate

Nonprofit Management

Format & Location

Online

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Start Dates

Spring (January), Summer (May), Fall (September)

Application Deadline

Rolling Admission

Completion

8 Months

Schedule

Full-Time | Part-Time

Built for those who are interested or already working in the non profit sector, this 12-credit program will help students acquire the practical skills needed to effectively manage an impactful and financially stable organization.

What You'll Learn and Do

Acquire practical skills you can put to work right away.

The curriculum in this non-profit certificate program is centered on career-relevant skills that can be applied to your day-to-day work immediately. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the foundations of public administration in a non-profit environment while developing key competencies, such as grant writing, project management, fundraising, and budget planning.

Tailor your courses to fit your precise career needs.

All students in this online non-profit certificate program will gain a deep understanding of the public administration field and the economics of the non-profit sector. Build upon that foundation further by choosing two elective courses that will help you round out your skill set in the particular areas you need, including financial management, grant writing, and project management.

Take advantage of Alliance benefits.

Fairfield University is a CT Non-profit Alliance Academic Partner. Alliance members will receive a 20% tuition discount on the MPA or Nonprofit Management certificate.

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Contact Us

Graduate Admission
gradadmis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4184

Learn From Industry Experts

Our distinguished faculty members bring decades of industry experience into the classroom, offering invaluable, firsthand advice for future leaders in the nonprofit world. By earning a graduate certificate in non-profit management at Fairfield, you’ll gain practical knowledge and hands-on training directly from seasoned professionals.

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Gayle Alberda
Associate Professor, Politics
Thomas J. Murray
Associate Professor, Economics
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Admission Information

From your first admission conversation to graduation and beyond, you’ll find support at every turn. The Fairfield University student support network is dedicated to meeting your needs. You’ll receive personal, academic, and financial guidance as you complete your Master of Public Administration.

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