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"description": "<p>The nonprofit sector is the fastest growing area of the economy, and the completely online Master of Nonprofit Management MNM program prepares students for careers in this dynamic field. The degree program provides opportunities for students to prepare for employment or to advance their careers as administrators in nonprofit organizations. The program is intended to produce graduates equipped with the management skills and analytical skills needed for successful careers in the nonprofit sector.</p><p>The Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) program is offered completely online., Students in this program are expected to have the ability to complete the coursework online. The program requires 30 credit hours of core courses, 3 credit hours of restricted electives and 3 of general electives.</p><p>The MNM program incorporates service learning in some of its courses. Service learning is hands-on learning that provides real-life experience in executing tangible projects such as strategic plans, grant proposals, and volunteer management case studies. It enhances the student's understanding of the course core concepts, helps develop leadership skills and provides networking opportunities with a community partner.</p><p>Some of the courses also involve group work intended to develop leadership abilities while providing an opportunity for the student to show his or her ability to be a team player. Group projects promote important intellectual and social skills and help to prepare students for professional work where teamwork and collaboration are necessary.</p><p><strong>Total Credit Hours Required: 36 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree</strong></p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/online/degree/nonprofit-management-m-n-m/\" target=\"_blank\">Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) may be completed fully online</a>, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.</p><p>This program is not available to International students requiring most classes in person. Please</p><p>UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states. Refer to <a href=\"https://online.ucf.edu/learn-online/prospective/state-restrictions/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>State Restrictions</strong></a> for current information.</p><h2>Degree Requirements</h2><h3>Required Courses</h3> 27 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete the following: <ul><li>PAD5145 - Volunteerism in Nonprofit Management (3)</li><li>PAD5146 - Nonprofit Resource Development (3)</li><li>PAD5850 - Grant and Contract Management (3)</li><li>PAD6142 - Nonprofit Organizations (3)</li><li>PAD6208 - Nonprofit Financial Management (3)</li><li>PAD6237 - Ethics and Governance in Nonprofit Management (3)</li><li>PAD6335 - Strategic Planning and Management (3)</li><li>PAD6417 - Human Resource Management (3)</li><li>PAD6327 - Public Program Evaluation Techniques (3)</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Capstone Course</h3> 3 Total Credits <ul><li>Complete all of the following<ul><li>Complete the following: <ul><li>PAD6149 - Nonprofit Administration (3)</li></ul></li><li>This course is the capstone learning experience for the program requiring the development of a portfolio and analysis that demonstrate the student's mastery of the NASPAA Universal Competencies. The capstone course is offered only in fall and spring semesters. Must be taken in the final semester, core courses are prerequisites</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Restricted Elective</h3> 3 Total Credits <ul><li>Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: Complete a UCF Public Administration 6000-level course chosen in consultation with student's academic advisor.</li></ul><h3>Additional Elective</h3> 3 Total Credits <ul><li>Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: Complete one elective course in addition to the restricted elective (electives totaling 6 credit hours) with the prior approval of the program director. The elective courses are to be in the student's area of interest, and relevant to their career. The MNM program does not accept 4000-level courses.</li></ul><h4>Grand Total Credits: <strong>36</strong></h4><h2>Application Requirements</h2><h2>Application Deadlines</h2><h2>Financial Information</h2><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p><h2>Fellowship Information</h2><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p><p><strong>Additional Program Requirements</strong></p><p>Students must achieve a grade of \"B-\" (80%) or higher in every course listed under core requirements and in the Capstone course PAD 6149. Students must maintain a program of study and graduate status GPA of 3.0 or higher and can only graduate with a graduate status GPA of 3.0 or higher.</p><p><strong>Independent Learning</strong></p><p>Independent learning is demonstrated throughout the curriculum through the process of inquiry, dialog and service learning. Students are encouraged to engage in research projects, scholarly papers, internships, and presentations at professional conferences that contribute to their self development. The final culminating experience for those enrolled in the Master of Nonprofit Management results in students taking and satisfactorily completing the Nonprofit Administration (PAD 6149).</p>",
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