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Certificates Nonprofit Management: Undergraduate Gain employment within a nonprofit by increasing your knowledge with education and coursework specific to the field. Or, gain advanced standing in an organization by coupling your marketing, advertising, program development, fundraising, or public relations experience with a certificate in Nonprofit Management. The nonprofit field is burgeoning, and so are the demands for the services nonprofits provide. Since 2002 the number of nonprofits in the Pittsburgh area has grown by more than 500 new organizations. Emerging from the influx of nonprofits is an increase in recruitment and hiring; various positions within nonprofits will need to be filled by qualified individuals. Education is critical; a professional certificate is an invaluable asset nonprofits look for in prospective employees. A Certificate in Nonprofit Management alone or coupled with an appropriate bachelor's or advanced degree will aid your quest for employment or promotion with a nonprofit organization. Students who successfully complete their certificates may apply the credits to an undergraduate degree in Public Service at the University of Pittsburgh's College of General Studies. Who should participate: Upon completion of this certificate, participants will be able to:

This certificate is applicable to such positions as:

grant writers, f undraisers, d evelopment officers, a ccountants, i nformation technology workers, and o ffice managers. See an academic advisor for more details.

Admission requirements

Students must meet requirements for admission to the College of General Studies. For admissions guidelines and application, click here . A certificate application form must be completed and returned to a Learning Solutions/College of General Studies academic advisor. To avoid a late fee, you should complete this process when registering for courses.

Fees and Tuition

If employed, check with your company's human resources office to see if you qualify for company tuition benefits. Current tuition rates are available at http://www.ir.pitt.edu/tuition/ . Financial Aid information is available at www.pitt.edu/~oafa/fahome.html . Information about billing and payment options is available at www.bc.pitt.edu/students .

Curriculum (18 credits)

Many courses are offered in the evenings, on Saturdays, and at off-campus locations. Click here to check the University schedule of classes for courses offered each term. (Not all courses are offered every term.)

For course schedule and descriptions
 For most undergraduate classes offered by the School of Arts and Sciences, College of General Studies, and College of Business Administration, visit:

http://www.courses.as.pitt.edu/

Required Courses

All courses are three credits.

Introduction to Public Service                             
 PUBSRV 0020
 This course introduces students to the field of public service where citizens make a difference in society. In addition to addressing the concept of public service, it provides students with the opportunity to explore various public service options like elected, appointed, and administrative positions in government; volunteerism; and professional work in nonprofit organizations. An effort will be made to give students an appreciation of the skills and talents required to effectively serve in these capacities. Classes will involve presentations by a variety of public service professionals, field visits and service learning opportunities.         

 

Practices of Nonprofit Management                     
 PUBSRV 1200

Service to or employment in the nonprofit sector is an important means of making a difference in society.  This course is an introduction to forms of nonprofit organizations and their roles in society. Students explore how nonprofit organizations define their policy and service roles and examine the context of how nonprofits are organized, governed, financed, staffed, and managed. Other topics to be examined are law and philanthropy; volunteerism; strategic planning and marketing; the training and development of boards, staff, and volunteers; and ethical behavior.              

 

Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations           
 PUBSRV 1210         

Strong financial management skills are necessary for nonprofit organizations to succeed in fulfilling their missions, assuring public accountability, and satisfying funding agencies. Students are provided with an overview of the theories, practices and critical role of financial management in the nonprofit sector. Major attention is focused on the tools and techniques that are necessary for the manager to effectively achieve an expanding mission in the face of a difficult and competitive revenue-raising environment.                                                     

Human Resource Management for Nonprofit Organizations   
 PUBSRV 1220   

The employees, volunteers, and stakeholders associated with any nonprofit organization must be managed and led to assure positive changes in society are realized. This course is an introductory survey of the knowledge and skills needed by both managers and employees to cope with the myriad human resources management systems in nonprofit organizations. Specific topics include the history and evolution of human resources management, the legal environment, human resources planning, position classification and compensation, recruitment, promotion, termination, performance evaluation, and training. Integrated with these topics will be the technical and legal concerns of labor relations, equal opportunity employment, and volunteer management.

 

Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations                 
PUBSRV 1230
Because nonprofit organizations often serve those who cannot afford to pay for services or provide public goods that markets will not, nonprofit managers must be adept at finding alternative sources of funding. This course is intended to help students become familiar with the major sources of financial management resources available to support the program activities of nonprofit organizations. It will introduce students to the basic component of grant proposals and other revenue-raising techniques, such as planned giving, general appeals and endowments.  

 

Internship Seminar                                           
 PUBSRV 1900

Experience adds value to a student's education by allowing comparison between theory and practice. The internship offers supervised placement with a government or nonprofit agency or private-sector organization undertaking public services. Students will meet several times during the semester with other students to review and discuss their public service experiences. 

Electives
Internships in your field Build a network and gain professional experience - for credit! Learn more about CGS internship options .

 

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