Online MBA in Nonprofit Management at Mount Saint Vincent

Online MBA in Nonprofit Management at Mount Saint Vincent
Master of Business Administration in Nonprofit Management Online
Advance your ability to effectively lead nonprofit organizations in service of the charitable causes they support. This nationally accredited online program can be completed quickly and prepares you for a variety of fulfilling roles in the nonprofit sector.
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4/27/26
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5/18/26
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Business
MBA
Master of Business Administration in Nonprofit Management
Program Overview
Enrich your community with an online MBA in Nonprofit Management
Prepare for advanced service leadership roles with the MBA Nonprofit Management online from the University of Mount Saint Vincent. This multidisciplinary program combines core business competencies with in-demand expertise focused on the nonprofit sector. The 100% online coursework for this MBA empowers you to drive significant organizational impact by developing your knowledge of nonprofit fundraising, governance, and marketing.
Enhance your understanding of the respective advantages, differences, and limitations of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations in this online program. Designed with working professionals in mind, the curriculum for this MBA emphasizes the theory and practice of nonprofit management while equipping you to thrive in meaningful leadership positions with the potential for increased compensation.
As a graduate of this online MBA, you will be prepared to:
Describe the differences between management in the nonprofit sector and management in other sectors
Explain the differences between organizations classified under 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) and the advantages and limitations related to each classification
Explain the governing board’s legal and functional responsibilities and identify board best practices
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of various types of cross-sector collaboration from the perspective of managers in the nonprofit sector
Explain the fundraising process
Describe common types of partnerships between nonprofit organizations and business firms
As a graduate of this online MBA, you will be prepared to:
Describe the differences between management in the nonprofit sector and management in other sectors
Explain the differences between organizations classified under 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) and the advantages and limitations related to each classification
Explain the governing board’s legal and functional responsibilities and identify board best practices
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of various types of cross-sector collaboration from the perspective of managers in the nonprofit sector
Explain the fundraising process
Describe common types of partnerships between nonprofit organizations and business firms
Career opportunities:
Program Director
Nonprofit CEO
Executive Director
Social Services Manager
Fundraising Manager
Career opportunities:
Program Director
Nonprofit CEO
Executive Director
Social Services Manager
Fundraising Manager
Also available:
The Mount offers multiple online MBA concentrations. Explore all of our
online MBA options
Total Tuition
$15,720
Program Duration
As few as 12 months
Credit Hours
30*
*Students who do not have a business undergraduate degree may be required to take 6 credit hours of leveling courses.
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Tuition
Learn how and when to pay our affordable tuition
At the University of Mount Saint Vincent, we are committed to providing a high-quality education for less than you would expect. Tuition for the MBA in Nonprofit Management is affordable and can easily fit into your budget. Tuition is the same for both in-state and out-of-state students.
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Program
Per Credit Hour
Per Course
Per Program
MBA – Nonprofit Management
$524
$1,572
$15,720
Tuition Breakdown
Per Credit Hour
$524
Total Tuition
$15,720
Calendar
Mark your calendar with these important dates
The MBA Nonprofit Management online program is designed with working adults in mind. We offer multiple start dates and faster course completion time to help you earn your degree when it’s convenient for you.
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Term
Start Date
App Deadline
Document Deadline
Registration Deadline
Tuition Deadline
Class End Date
Term Length
Spring 2
3/23/26
3/2/26
3/4/26
3/13/26
3/16/26
5/10/26
7 weeks
Summer 1
5/18/26
4/27/26
4/29/26
5/8/26
5/11/26
7/5/26
7 weeks
Summer 2
7/13/26
6/22/26
6/24/26
7/3/26
7/6/26
8/30/26
7 weeks
Fall 1
9/7/26
8/17/26
8/19/26
8/28/26
8/31/26
10/25/26
7 weeks
Fall 2
11/2/26
10/12/26
10/14/26
10/23/26
10/26/26
12/20/26
7 weeks
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Admissions
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The streamlined admission process at the University of Mount Saint Vincent makes it easier to apply and helps you start your academic journey faster. Please read the full admission requirements for the MBA in Nonprofit Management.
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All Admission Requirements
You must meet the following requirements for admission to the MBA in Nonprofit Management online program:
Submit online application
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Statement of purpose
Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 and above on a 4.0 scale
Students with a GPA below 2.75 will be reviewed for acceptance by submitting a three-paragraph statement of purpose addressing the following three questions:
What is your current position and what has your career progression been since you graduated from college?
Have you taken any advanced training courses or earned any certificates to enhance your skills in order to better function within your current position? If so, describe those areas of study. Please be sure to include any professional seminars you may have attended or presented.
Why do you wish to pursue your MBA degree? How do you hope to benefit from earning this degree?
Official transcripts and other documents should be sent from the granting institutions to our Office of Admissions.
Email address:
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Mail address:
Office of Admission
University of Mount Saint Vincent
6301 Riverdale Avenue
Riverdale, NY 10471
Admission Requirements
No GMAT required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
GPA of 2.75 or higher
Courses
Discover what you’ll learn in these MBA in Nonprofit Management courses
For the MBA in Nonprofit Management online, the curriculum comprises four core courses and six concentration courses for a total of 30 credit hours. Students without an undergraduate degree in business may need up to 6 additional credit hours.
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Nonprofit Management
MBA 691: Theory and Practice of Nonprofit Management
Duration
: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours
: 3
As the general foundation course for the nonprofit concentration, this course focuses on management and administrative issues relating to nonprofit organization. Administrative structure and other subjects related to the difference between nonprofit and for-profit organizations will be addressed. Subjects covered include constituencies, boards strategic planning, marketing, financial management, human resources, volunteer management, and resource development. This course is designed to provide the student with a clear understanding of the most important management issues in the nonprofit sector and to provide the student with a firm foundation in nonprofit administrative concepts and theories. The student will learn to appreciate the difference between the for-profit and nonprofit organization and related management techniques and issues specific to the nonprofit organization as compared to the for-profit or public sector.
MBA 692: Fundraising and Institutional Advancement
Duration
: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours
: 3
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to a variety of fund raising methods, provide the context in which these methods might be used, and provide an understanding of how fundraising operates within public and not-for-profit organizations. The course is directed at students pursuing a management career in the not for-profit section as well as other graduate students interested in fundraising within public and nonprofit organization.
MBA 693: Accounting and Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations
Duration
: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours
: 3
With the increase in the sense of social responsibility in society has come a corresponding increase in the number of nonprofit organizations and in the volume of their activities. Approximately one third of the volume of business in the United States is conducted by governmental units and charitable organizations. As such organizations play an increasingly significant role, accounting for these organizations is receiving more and more attention. For example, a Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), similar to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), has been proposed. This body would be responsible for establishing accounting standards for state and local governmental units. Accounting for other nonprofit organizations, such as churches and hospitals, is also receiving attention by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and other professional accounting groups. The accounting systems for all nonprofit organizations must provide financial data to internal management for use in planning and controlling operations, and to external parties, such as taxpayers and donors, for use in determining the effectiveness of operations. Thus, the focus of this course is both management control and financial accounting for nonprofit organizations.
MBA 694: The Law and Governance of Nonprofit Organizations
Duration
: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours
: 3
This course is designed to provide an overview of governance issues as well as basic contract, labor, and tax law issues within the area of nonprofit corporation law. Ethics in nonprofits is included with specific emphasis directed towards self-dealing, fiduciary responsibility, and human resource management. Legal issues covered include a variety of legal problems that nonprofit executive directors or their staff are likely to face, including board organization and management problems.
MBA 695: Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations
Duration
: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours
: 3
Nonprofit marketing has become a major, legitimate field of study. Today, nonprofit organizations actively employ marketing techniques, including advertising, personal selling, public relations, and product design to reach their goals. This course is designed to study the marketing strategies used by organizations in education, the arts, social services, libraries, and public services. Through case studies and practical examples the student will be introduced to the special needs of the nonprofit sector and the process for solving marketing problems, as well as the tools and techniques to make effective marketing decisions in specific areas.
MBA 697: Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability
Duration
: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours
: 3
This course explores social entrepreneurship by investigating such questions as: Who are social entrepreneurs? How does social entrepreneurship differ from traditional business entrepreneurship? Can the impact of social entrepreneurship be assessed? In exploring these issues, two foundational elements emerge as critical components in a working understanding of the nature of social entrepreneurship in today’s society: who are social entrepreneurs, and what does it take to be successful?
Leveling Courses (0 - 6 credits)
Each of these courses can be waived for applicants with an undergraduate degree in Business.
MBA 512: Foundations of Accounting, Finance & Economics
Duration
: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours
: 2
This provides a summary or overview of three of the core subjects associated with a program of study in Business: Accounting, Finance and Economics. The course provides a comprehensive review of the foundational material associated with an undergraduate business degree program. The three leveling courses ensure that students are leveled to the program of study as they start the MBA degree program. This course is completed by entering MBA students holding a bachelor's degree in a non-business field.
MBA 513: Foundations of Management, Human Resources, & Business Law
Duration
: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours
: 2
This provides a summary or overview of three of the core subjects associated with a program of study in Management, Human Resources Management and Business Law. The course provides a comprehensive review of the foundational material associated with an undergraduate business degree program. The three leveling courses ensure that students are leveled to the program of study as they start the MBA degree program. This course is completed by entering MBA students holding a bachelor's degree in a non-business field.
MBA 514: Foundations of Marketing & the Management of Information Systems
Duration
: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours
: 2
This provides a summary or overview of two of the core subjects associated with a program of study in Business: Marketing and the Management of Information Systems. The course provides a comprehensive review of the foundational material associated with an undergraduate business degree program. The three leveling courses ensure that students are leveled to the program of study as they start the MBA degree program. This course is completed by entering MBA students holding a bachelor's degree in a non-business field.
Management Competencies (6 credits)
MBA 504: Data Analysis and Modeling for Managers
Duration
: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours
: 3
Data Analysis and Modeling is an exciting field in today’s dynamic, competitive world. Business managers deal with large amounts of data and information. A unifying element of the course is the use of Excel to perform various analyses in a spread sheet environment. In this course, students develop skills in using Excel to examine and report data. Students will be able to make strategic decisions using various concepts, methods, and quantitative tools in the field of data analysis and modeling.
MBA 511: Operations and Production Management
Duration
: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours
: 3
In a globalized era, management executives need to understand the role of operations function and its impact on competitiveness. This course provides an understanding of manufacturing and service operations and their role in the organization. Students will learn how organizations effectively organize and manage the resources in producing goods or services that satisfy customer requirements. In addition, this course focuses on informed decision making using specific analytical tools. The course covers topics such a process flow analysis, project management, supply chain management, capacity planning, facilities location, total quality management, materials management, scheduling and quality control, manufacturing and service strategy, inventory management and forecasting.
Capstone Courses (6 credits)
MBA 702: Strategic Management
Duration
: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours
: 3
This course is intended as a capstone course in the MBA program, integrating the various courses in the curriculum as the learning accomplished through the core courses and the electives in the student’s area of concentration are applied to the process of strategy formation and case review. As students study the process of strategic management, they will focus on the tasks of crafting, implementing, and executing an organization’s strategy. Strategy is grounded in the array of competitive moves and business approaches management depends on to produce successful performance. The study of strategy, then, considers management’s game plan for strengthening the organization’s position, pleasing its customers, and achieving performance targets. Students will learn how managers devise strategies to guide how the company’s business will be conducted and to help them make reasoned, cohesive choices among alternative courses of action.
MBA 703: Competing in a Global Business Environment
Duration
: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours
: 3
This course is intended as a vehicle for producing students who will be comfortable and effective in a worldwide marketplace. Today, all students—even those who will never have an overseas assignment—need to be knowledgeable about the global economy. Students must develop cultural literacy in international business. As a business professional they must be able to talk knowledgeably with a visiting executive from a French multinational corporation, or understand and analyze the impact on themselves and their firm of trade negotiations with Japan, devaluation of the Mexican peso, economic growth in China or Brazil, or the collapse of a British bank. It is the purpose of this course to provide such a foundation for future managers who must function in a global competitive environment (3 credits).
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