UCL 420 - Non-Profit Management

3 Credit Hours

This course will explore the history and scope of the nonprofit sector, variations within the sector, and contemporary theories of nonprofit enterprise. This course will provide the student with a foundational knowledge of management essentials of non-profit business enterprises. Students will be introduced to the major aspects of non-profits and voluntary organizations that distinguish them from public and private organizations including mission/vision; legal definitions/IRS rulings; voluntary governance structures; and a social change agenda. Topics covered include growth in the international nonprofit sector, human resources management, strategic planning, collaborative partnerships, and leadership within non-profit organizations.