Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations
The Mandel Center is a university-wide center for education and research on nonprofit organizations such as those in human service, fine and performing arts, culture, recreation, religion, education, community development, and other fields. It is sponsored jointly by three professional schools at Case Western Reserve University: the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, the Weatherhead School of Management, and the School of Law. In addition to its appointed program faculty, the center draws on faculty and resources of the entire University as well as selected scholars and professional practitioners from the nonprofit community of Greater Cleveland and elsewhere.
The center offers the Master of Nonprofit Organizations degree, the Certificate Program in Nonprofit Management, and executive education programs. In addition it addresses policy and research issues in nonprofit management and leadership through its Distinguished Public Lecture Series, research colloquia, symposia, conferences, and publications.
Scott S. Cowen
Dean, Weatherhead School of Management
Wallace J. Gingrich
Interim Dean, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Peter M. Gerhart
Dean, School of Law
Dennis R. Young, Ph.D. (Stanford University)
Governing Director, Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations
Albert J. Abramovitz, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Stuart Mendel
Director, Graduate Programs
Susan B. Freimark
Director, Placement and Career Counseling
Phillip Hyde
Director, Arts Management Program
Linda Serra
Director, Publications and Special Events
Neil Bania
Director, Research
Albert J. Abramovitz, Ph.D. (Case Western Reserve University)
Director of the Executive Education Program and Professor, Community Service, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Darlyne Bailey, Ph.D. (Case Western Reserve University)
Assistant Professor, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Neil Bania, Ph.D. (University of Oregon)
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Weatherhead School of Management
William T. Bogart, Ph.D. (Princeton)
Assistant Professor, Weatherhead School of Management
Pranab Chatterjee, Ph.D. (University of Chicago)
Professor, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Laura B. Chisolm, J.D. (Case Western Reserve University)
Professor, School of Law
David L. Cooperrider, Ph.D. (Case Western Reserve University)
Assistant Professor, Weatherhead School of Management
Claudia J. Coulton, Ph.D. (Case Western Reserve University)
Professor, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Ronald E. Fry, Ph.D. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Associate Professor, Weatherhead School of Management
David C. Hammack, Ph.D. (Columbia University)
Professor, College of Arts and Sciences
Alice K. Johnson, Ph.D. (Washington University)
Assistant Professor, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Peter A. Joy, J.D. (Case Western Reserve University)
Director, Legal Clinic, and Assistant Professor, School of Law
Robert P. Lawry. J.D. (University of Pennsylvania)
Professor, School of Law
Eric H. Neilsen, Ph.D. (Harvard University)
Professor, Weatherhead School of Management
Duncan B. Neuhauser, Ph.D. (University of Chicago)
Co-Director Health Systems Management Center,
Professor, Weatherhead School of Management and School of Medicine
Arnold Reisman, Ph.D. (University of California, Los Angeles)
Professor, Weatherhead School of Management
Marvin L. Rosenberg, D.S.W. (Western Reserve University)
Associate Professor, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Paul F. Salipante, Jr., Ph.D. (University of Chicago)
Professor, Chairman Marketing and Policy Studies, Weatherhead School of Management
James L. Strachan, Ph.D. (University of Texas - Austin)
Assistant Dean and Senior Lecturer, Weatherhead School of Management
Dov Y. Te'eni, Ph.D. (University of Tel Aviv)
Assistant Professor, Weatherhead School of Management
John A. Yankey, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Professor, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Dennis R. Young, Ph.D. (Stanford University)
Mandel Professor of Nonprofit Management, and Governing Director, Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations
The Mandel Center offers education, research, publications and community service programs of interest to participants and scholars of nonprofit organizations.
An advanced professional degree administered by the Mandel Center and offered cooperatively by the Weatherhead School of Management and the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences.
An advanced credential which provides the practicing manager with knowledge in essential areas of nonprofit management and the environment of nonprofit organizations.
Workshops and training programs of interest to nonprofit managers, leaders, volunteers, and paid staff. The Mandel Center works with nonprofit organizations to design programs to meet their special requirements. The Mandel Center also offers continuing education workshops in conjunction with its sponsoring schools.
Research studies, projects and colloquia designed to expand current knowledge of nonprofit organizations, particularly their management, leadership and governance.
A program that brings distinguished nonprofit organization scholars, policy makers, executives, and other professionals to present free public lectures. The series is supported by local nonprofit organizations and corporations through the Mandel Center's Sponsorship Program.
Brings together scholars and professionals to discuss current research and operational and policy issues with those involved with nonprofit organizations.
A program of applied research, professional management education, scholarship, information and data base development and technical assistance designed to serve as a national resoure for nonprofit arts and cultural institutions.
Includes Nonprofit Notes (the Mandel Center Newsletter), a Research Discussion Paper Series, and Nonprofit Management and Leadership, a professional journal.
The Placement and Career Counseling office offers a number of services to enhance careeer exploration in the nonprofit sector. Assistance is available with resume writing, interview preparation and other search skills. Highlights include the Mentor Program, Externships and job placement assistance. Career seminars are offered throughout the year and a job listing book is updated weekly.
The Master of Nonprofit Organizations is a rigorous professional degree. It is designed to produce managers and leaders in human services, cultural, educational, community development, religious, and other nonprofit organizations. The curriculum recognizes the special concerns of nonprofit organizations in such areas as:
- Management of volunteers and professionals
- Resource development and fund raising
- Governance by volunteer boards of trustees and directors
- Management of multiple sources and types of funding
- A unique legal and regulatory framework
- Special values of service, community, and charity
- The entrepreneurial character of nonprofit leadership
- Special ethical and moral issues
- Measurement of performance without a profit criterion
The M.N.O. curriculum covers many of the same areas as curricula for business and governmental managers and leaders. Financial management, human resources management, marketing management, entrepreneurship, and research and analysis methods are emphasized, but the application and focus is within a nonprofit organizational context. In addition, the M.N.O. includes special areas of analysis such as nonprofit law, ethics, and the historical and social scientific basis of the nonprofit sector.
- 45 credit hours
- 17 month full-time, 24 month accelerated, and 33 month part-time sequences
- Classes offered on evenings, weekends, and during the five-day intensive weeks to accommodate working students or allow students to seek employment while in the program
- MAND 401. Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector (3)
- MAND 405. Ethics, Professionalism, and Leadership (2)
- MAND 410. Quantitative Methods for Nonprofit Organizations (3)
- MAND 415. Economics for Nonprofit Organizations (3)
- MAND 420. Organizations and Management (3)
- MAND 425. Financial Accounting and Reporting (2)
- MAND 426. Financial Management (3)
- MAND 430. Management of Human Resources (3)
- MAND 435. Marketing Management (3)
- MAND 440. Management of Information Systems and Operations (3)
- MAND 450. Law of Nonprofit Organizations (3)
- MAND 471. Practicum 1: Organizational Effectiveness (1)
- MAND 472. Practicum 2: Governance and Management of Change (2)
- MAND 473. Practicum 3: Strategic Planning (3)
- MAND 490. Special Lecture (1)
- MAND 491. Special Lecture (1)
- Noncredit Computer Workshops (0)
- Computer Workshop 1: General Introduction and Word Processing
- Computer Workshop 2: Electronic Spreadsheets and Data Bases
Two open elective courses offer M.N.O. students the opportunity to gain depth in a particular technical competency or in a given professional discipline such as the fine and performing arts or social work. Approved courses may be selected from this bulletin. All prerequisites must be met.
MAND 495. Directed Study (3) (elective option)
Two five-day intensive weeks are required of M.N.O. students. The initial intensive week takes place in late August prior to the first (Fall) semester of M.N.O. study. Week I includes an orientation session, various skills workshops, and MAND 405. Intensive Week II takes place in early January prior to the second (Spring) semester of M.N.O. study. It consists of MAND 425 and additional skills workshops (if necessary).
The curriculum includes three practica. They stress experiential learning and teamwork under the supervision of faculty and in cooperation with participating nonprofit organizations in a variety of fields. This approach is designed to produce useful results for the participating organization as well as critical knowledge and experience for the student.
Students have the option of declaring a concentration in a professional discipline such as social services, one of the fine and performing arts, or a technical field. A concentration involves choosing electives from those offered by the CWRU school or department in the given field.
In addition to selecting appropriate elective courses, concentrations require that the three practicum projects be undertaken with organizations in the appropriate field or with an appropriate technical orientation. The development of concentrations may be pursued with a variety of schools and/or academic departments at the University.
Computer workshops arranged for intensive weeks in Fall and Spring Semesters include: General Introduction and Word Processing; Electronic Spreadsheets and Data Bases.
Computer competency is an integral part of the M.N.O. program, and several curricular areas address the critical need for managers to be facile with computers. Courses in quantitative methods, accounting, financial management, marketing, and management of information systems and operations may require computer use; students learn particular computer programs focusing on statistical analysis and data base management. The intent of the computer workshops is to introduce each student to word processing, electronic spreadsheets, and data base management with personal computers.
1-1/2 Year/17 Month - 4 Semester Sequence
1st Semester (Fall)
Intensive Week I (5 days, late August)
- MAND 405 (2)*
- Skills Workshop I (0)
- MAND 401 (3)
- MAND 410 (3)
- MAND 415 (3)
- MAND 420 (3)
- MAND 490 (1)
Total (15)
* Register as part of fall course load.
2nd Semester (Spring)
Intensive Week II (5 days, early January)
- MAND 425 (2) **
- Skills Workshop II
- MAND 426 (3)
- MAND 430 (3)
- MAND 435 (3)
- MAND 471 (1)
- MAND 472 (2)
- Elective (3)
Total (17) (2 cr. Intensive, 15 cr. Regular Semester)
** Register as part of spring course load.
3rd Semester (Summer)
- MAND 440 (3)
- MAND 473 (3)
- MAND 491 (1)
Total (7)
4th Semester (Fall)
- MAND 450 (3)
- Elective (3)
Total (6)
Those interested in part-time study should contact the Mandel Center for details about 24-month accelerated and 33-month regular part-time sequences.
Students who have completed the Certificate in Nonprofit Management program with a high level of overall performance, hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, and demonstrate the leadership potential required of master's candidates may apply to the M.N.O. program and, if accepted, may be eligible for advanced standing, based on certificate course work completed with a grade of B or better. Entry into the M.N.O. program from the certificate program is not automatic.
The Mandel Center currently offers dual degree programs with the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, the School of Law at Case Western Reserve University and the Department of Music in the School of Graduate Studies. Students must apply and be accepted for each degree program to qualify.
This three year program combines the Master of Nonprofit Organizations (M.N.O.) with the Master of Science in Social Administration (M.S.S.A.). It provides career preparation for a student with interests in nonprofit management and human services.
M.N.O./M.S.S.A. students receive transfer credit of nine hours for work taken in the other program. The Weatherhead School and the Mandel School will accept the following required M.S.S.A. courses for M.N.O. credit:
- Two distributional requirements in the practice area as M.N.O. electives.
- Second year field work placement in lieu of Practicum 3 (MAND 473).
The Mandel School accepts the following required M.N.O. courses for M.S.S.A. credit:
- MAND 415 Economics for Nonprofits (3)
- MAND 435 Marketing Management (3)
- MAND 450 Law of Nonprofit Organizations (3)
Students are required to take a minimum of 36 credits of M.N.O. courses, and 45 academic credits and 15 field work credits of M.S.S.A. courses.
Students beginning their studies in the M.S.S.A. program must apply to the M.N.O. program prior to completing 17 credits of M.S.S.A. courses. Students must finish one complete year of study in both the M.N.O. and M.S.S.A. programs (in either order) before they can mix courses in their final year of study.
- Dual degree students must receive the M.N.O. and M.S.S.A. degrees simultaneously to receive the double counting of coursework described above.
- M.N.O./M.S.S.A. students continue to register at their initial school of enrollment throughout the dual program.
For more information, contact the individual program directors:
M.N.O.
Stuart Mendel, Director of Graduate Programs
Mandel Center, 450 Enterprise Hall
Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7235
(216) 368-8566
M.S.S.A.
Nancy Winkelman, Director of Admissions
Admissions Office
Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7164
(216) 368-2280
This three year program combines the Master of Nonprofit Organizations (M.N.O.) with the Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.). It provides preparation for students who desire to practice law within a nonprofit organizational context or serve as managers in nonprofit organizations.
The Weatherhead School and Mandel School accept 6 credits of required Law courses toward M.N.O. elective requirements, the Special Lectures (MAND 490, 491) are waived, and LAWS 234 would is substituted for MAND 450. The Law School accepts 9 credits of required M.N.O. courses as Law elective requirements, and MAND 405 is substituted for LAWS 336.
Students in either program must be admitted to the other degree program to be granted dual degree status. New students can apply to both programs simultaneously. Several program study options are available.
For more detailed information, contact the individual program directors:
M.N.O.
Stuart Mendel, Director of Graduate Programs
Mandel Center, 450 Enterprise Hall
Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7235
(216) 368-8566
J.D.
Admissions Office
School of Law
Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7148
(216) 368-3600
This program combines the Master of Nonprofit Organizations (M.N.O.) with the Master of Arts in Music History (M.A.). It provides preparation for students who desire to blend a strong background in music and the arts with management in nonprofit organizations. The program requires two years of full-time study to earn both degrees.
The Weatherhead School and Mandel School will accept 6 credits of Music coursework toward M.N.O. electives.
Students in either program must be admitted within the first year of study to the other in order to be admitted to dual degree status. New students may apply to both programs simutaneously. Several program study sequence options are available.
For more detailed information, contact the individuals program directors.
M.N.O.
Stuart Mendel, Director of Graduate Programs
Mandel Center, 450 Enterprise Hall
Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7235
216-368-8566
M.A.
John G. Suess, Ph.D. Professor of Music
Department of Music
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7105
216-368-2400
In addition to the considerations indicated above, the following provisions apply to all dual degree programs:
- Students must meet the admission requirements and standards of both programs and be accepted into each program. This may be done at the time of application, or within the first year of study in the M.N.O., M.A., M.S.S.A., or J.D. programs.
- A specified amount of transfer credit will be granted for academic course work taken in the other programs.
- Students must adhere to the specific requirements outlined for each degree program consistent with the dual degree agreement.
- Degrees are conferred simultaneously.
Contact the Mandel Center or the appropriate professional school for specific curriculum, sequence options, and complete information about dual degree programs.
The Certificate Program in Nonprofit Management is designed for practicing managers and leaders in human service, fine and performing arts, cultural, educational, civic, religious, and other nonprofit organizations, who hold or aspire to senior level executive positions.
The program provides knowledge in critical areas of management methodology and the operational environment of the nonprofit sector. The courses address the special concerns of the nonprofit sector in such areas as:
- management of volunteers and professionals
- resource development and fund raising
- governance by volunteer boards of trustees and directors
- management of multiple sources and types of funding
- a unique legal and regulatory framework
- special values of service, community, and charity
- the entrepreneurial character of nonprofit leadership
CNM students must satisfactorily complete a set of five approved Mandel Center courses (13-15 credits), two of which must include MAND 401 and MAND 440, and a practicum (required but without academic credit).
Admission criteria include demonstrated ability to master graduate level coursework, familiarity and experience with a nonprofit organization, and potential for executive level management and leadership.
A complete application file to the CNM program includes:
- Completed application form
- Personal essay (typed) discussing interest, educational preparation, professional background, and career goals
- Official transcripts of all formal academic work
- Two letters of recommendation
- $25 application fee
The five CNM courses may be selected from the following:
Fall Semester Offerings Open to CNM Students:
- MAND 401 Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector (3) (Required)
- MAND 405 Ethics, Professionalism, Leadership (2) (Intensive Format)
- MAND 410 Quantitative Methods (3)
- MAND 415 Economics for Nonprofits (3)
- MAND 420 Organizations and Management (3)
- MAND 450 Law of Nonprofit Organizations (3)
Spring Semester Offerings:
- MAND 425 Financial Accounting/Reporting (2) (Intensive Format)
- MAND 426 Financial Management (3) (Prereq. MAND 425)
- MAND 430 Human Resource Management (3)
- MAND 435 Marketing Management (3)
Summer Semester Offerings:
- MAND 440 Management Information Systems/Operations (3) (Required)
The Practicum is a special project undertaken by the student within the context of a nonprofit organization. The project should focus on an issue, problem, or opportunity which requires analysis for resolution. It is usually arranged at the agency or organization where the student is employed. The practicum is required.
CNM students may take one or more courses per semester and usually complete the program in one year. Tuition and time for completion can vary depending on the courses selected. Classes are offered evenings, weekends, and in intensive formats to accommodate working students. Students who have completed the Certificate Program, and hold an undergraduate degree may apply for admission to the M.N.O. program. If accepted, CNM course work completed within five years of the date of application with a grade of "B" or better is applicable toward degree requirements for the Master of Nonprofit Organizations (M.N.O.) degree.
Certificates are awarded to students who satisfactorily complete all coursework and comply with Mandel Center policies pertaining to the CNM program.
Financial aid is available to qualified CNM students in the form of scholarships and matching grants. Contact the Mandel Center for details.
The Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations, Office of Educational Programs, is located in the Weatherhead School of Management, 450 Enterprise Hall. Mandel Center classes are generally scheduled at the Weatherhead School of Management, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, and School of Law (Gund Hall). However, other campus facilities are also utilized.
Mandel Center students are entitled to full use of University facilities and services, including libraries, computer labs, career planning, and housing services. See the appropriate sections of this bulletin for details.
Applicants with academic records from accredited institutions of higher education who submit a complete application, will be considered for admission to the program. No previous academic work in business, management, or nonprofit studies is required.
Admission criteria include:
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree
- Evidence of potential for leadership and executive level management of nonprofit organizations
- Experience and/or familiarity with nonprofit organizations
- Submission of official scores from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
Please note that a candidate must be registered to take the GMAT five weeks before it is given. Detailed information about GMAT dates, registration, and score reporting is available by writing directly to:
Graduate Management Admission Test
Educational Testing Service
Box 966
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
Foreign applicants whose previous college work was completed in non-English speaking countries are required to submit an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and score 550 or better. For details, see "Students from Other Countries" in the front section of this Bulletin.
Applications for the M.N.O. program are available from the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations, Case Western Reserve University, 450 Enterprise Hall, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7235. Applicants should arrange to have the following items on file at the Mandel Center for admission consideration:
- Completed application
- Nonrefundable $25 application fee, made payable to the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations
- Official transcript of all academic work
- Official GMAT Test Scores
- Two letters of recommendation or evaluation forms
- Personal essay as outlined in application materials
The deadline for applications to the M.N.O. program is June 30 for admission the following fall. Early admission and scholarship decisions are made in March and April. Those requesting scholarship funding are encouraged to apply early.
Applications for admission and financial assistance received after April 1 will be reviewed and considered monthly on the basis of space and fund availability.
Students accepted for admission begin the M.N.O. program with a five-day Intensive Week in August, one week prior to the start of the fall semester.
January admissions to the program are not permitted. An M.N.O. applicant may, however, apply for admission as a non-degree student through the Weatherhead School of Management and if admitted be eligible to take up to two courses (6 credits) in the M.N.O. curriculum, on a space-available basis. Contact the Director of Admissions, Weatherhead School of Management, for further information concerning the non-degree process. If a student applies and is accepted into the M.N.O. program, and has previously completed M.N.O. courses in a satisfactory manner, such courses may be credited toward the M.N.O. program requirements.
Students who are accepted for admission to the M.N.O. program must make a non-refundable tuition deposit of $150 at the time of acceptance to reserve a place in the entering class.
A total of six credit hours are eligible for waiver, subject to the following requirements:
Courses to be waived must have been taken from an accredited institution within five years of the date of application to the M.N.O degree program. A grade of at least a "B" must have been earned. Written approval of the waived course must be made by a Mandel Center faculty member. Courses will not be waived based upon work experience. The final decision to waive a course rests with the instructor of the course in question. A student must register for and complete at least 39 credits toward the M.N.O. degree in residence at CWRU in addition to courses waived. A waived course will reduce degree requirements.
See waiver policy above.
See waiver policy above.
Application forms for the Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program are available from the Mandel Center. Criteria for admission include:
- Experience working with a nonprofit organization in a paid staff position, or in a responsible and substantial volunteer capacity.
- A record of academic achievement and the ability to do advanced academic work.
- A personal essay of no more than two typewritten pages in length discussing the items on the application sheet.
- Two letters of reference. One should be from someone qualified to comment on the applicant's nonprofit sector experience and career potential in nonprofit management.
- Transcripts of all college or academic work.
- A non-refundable application fee of $25, made payable to the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations.
Applicants to the Certificate Program should submit the items listed above to:
Stuart Mendel, Director of Graduate Programs
Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations
450 Enterprise Hall
Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7235
Only completed applications will be processed.
1993-1994 tuition charges for the M.N.O. degree and C.N.M. program are $630 per credit or $7,560 per semester for full-time M.N.O. students taking 12 or more credits. The cost for the C.N.M. program depends upon the number of credit hours taken. With six the most frequently taken per semester, the cost can be estimated at $3,780 per semester or $9,450 for the full 15 credit hours. Tuition covers instructional costs and computer usage. Books and living expenses are separate student expenses. Tuition is due and payable according to CWRU tuition payment policy for each semester in which course work is undertaken.
The Mandel Center will match tuition assistance provided by your employer, up to one-third of the total M.N.O. tuition.
Applications for scholarship financial aid or assistance are available from the Mandel Center. Additional information about federal or other assistance may be obtained by contacting:
Marian J. Hogue
Registrar and Financial Aid Administrator
Weatherhead School of Management
310 Enterprise Hall
Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7235
216-368-3399
Please Note: Initial scholarship and financial aid decisions are made in March and April for the following fall, so early application to the M.N.O. program is encouraged. Requests for financial assistance received after April 1 will be reviewed and considered monthly based on availibility of funds.
Registration for the M.N.O. and C.N.M. programs is through the Weatherhead School of Management. All schedules must be approved by the Director of Graduate Programs prior to registration.
Refer to the Weatherhead School section of this Bulletin for information about course changes and withdrawals. For additional information about registration, contact the Weatherhead School of Management registrar.
Full-time graduate students normally register for no more than 15 or less than 9 credits per semester, and student enrollment is usually consistent with one of several recommended courses of full- or part-time study. Full-time M.N.O. students may be approved to register for more than 15 credits in semesters where an intensive course is taken prior to the regular term of study.
A maximum of two courses (6 credits) from the M.N.O. curriculum may be taken (subject to space available) by students admitted to non-degree status through the Weatherhead School of Management, providing that course prerequisites requirements are met. Contact the Director of Admissions at the Weatherhead School for further information.
The retention requirements for continuous study in the M.N.O. program are:
- Minimum GPA after 15 credit hours of study: 2.3
- Minimum GPA after 23 credit hours of study: 2.5
- Minimum GPA after 30 credit hours of study: 2.7
- Minimum GPA for graduation: 3.0
A student will be placed on academic probation after any semester in which the minimum GPA is not attained. A student who has not attained the minimum GPA in a particular semester will be allowed one additional semester to attain the minimum GPA in order to continue in the M.N.O. program.
A candidate for the M.N.O. degree must file an application to graduate not later than two months before the commencement at which the degree is expected. The filing of this application is the responsibility of the M.N.O. candidate. Contact the registrar of the Weatherhead School of Management for complete information. Eligibility of the candidate to graduate at the time requested will be verified upon receipt of the application.
All requirements for the M.N.O. degree must be completed within five years from the day of the student's initial registration.
Satisfactory completion of an approved set of five courses (13-15 credits) and practicum, along with payment of all tuition and fees are required for graduation. Participants who complete all requirements will be awarded the Mandel Center Certificate in Nonprofit Management.
Official transcripts for coursework completed may be obtained from the University Registrar's Office, 230 Pardee Hall.
Mandel Center (MAND)
MAND 401. Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector (3).
An examination of the social history of nonprofit organizations in the United States, to develop a historical perspective and a sense of the magnitude, scope, and functions of the nonprofit sector and its relationships with business and government. This course will explore the theoretical base upon which social scientists have sought to understand the role of the nonprofit sector in our economy and in our political and social systems, and will explore the issue that will shape the future of the sector.
MAND 405. Ethics, Professionalism and Leadership (2).
This course will examine ethical questions and value dilemmas encountered by managers and leaders in various fields of nonprofit activity. The meaning of professionalism and its application to management and managing professional work forces will be considered, as well the varieties and roles of leadership in the nonprofit sector. The course will combine the study of ethical principles and value analysis derived from law, philosophy, the arts and humanities, with the examination of case studies of dilemmas in contemporary nonprofit organizations.
MAND 410. Quantitative Methods for Nonprofit Organizations (3).
This course is designed to give students a basic understanding and working knowledge of data analysis, statistical concepts, use of computers, search designs for program planning and evaluation, and quantitative techniques for problem solving. The intent is to ensure that executives and leaders are able to effectively utilize and interpret statistical data, technical reports, research findings, and evaluation studies, and employ basic quantitative methods in their own analysis of problems and policies.
MAND 415. Economics for Nonprofit Organizations (3).
This course will provide the student with an understanding of basic principles of microeconomic analysis, such as opportunity costs, analysis at a margin, elasticity, externalities and public goods, with which to analyze policies, programs, and operations. Theories of why nonprofit organizations exist and how they behave will be studied. The course will also put the nonprofit sector into perspective within the framework of the overall economy, including the impact of the business cycle, inflation, and unemployment, on the work of nonprofit organizations.
MAND 420. Organizations and Management (3).
This course will focus on theories of organizations and general concepts and principles of management, governance, and leadership. Organizational design, behavior, performance, and effectiveness will be studied, and the special character and management problems of nonprofit organizations will be highlighted and analyzed.
MAND 425. Financial Accounting and Reporting (2).
A working knowledge of accounting principles and practice as they pertain particularly to nonprofit organizations is stressed in this course. Topics include basic concepts of accounting, generation and use of accounting information, understanding and use of standard accounting reports, and the nuances of fund accounting and other subjects especially germane to nonprofit organizations. (Required for MAND 426.)
MAND 426. Financial Management (3).
This course focuses on technique and principles of financial management including budgeting, finance and investment decision making. Topics include budget formulation, analysis and planning, present value analysis, cost-effectiveness, cash flow analysis, portfolio management, and venture planning. Special emphasis will be given to the unique problems of nonprofits in capital formation, generating earned income, managing endowments, gifts and grants, and tax planning. (Prerequisite: MAND 425 or permission.)
MAND 430. Management of Human Resources (3).
Theories and principles of managing people in organizations are addressed in this course, including motivation theory and human resource development strategies. Particular attention is devoted to issues critical to nonprofit organizations, such as the management of volunteers, management of professionals, working with trustees, and staff/board relationships.
MAND 435. Marketing Management (3).
An overview of marketing concepts, techniques, and promotional strategies as they pertain to nonprofit organizations. Topics covered include marketing, public relations, publicity, communications, market research and situational analysis, fund raising and resource development strategies, and entrepreneurship. Special consideration will be given to managerial strategies required to sustain and enhance the resource base of nonprofit organizations.
MAND 440. Management of Information Systems and Operations (3).
An examination of how the management of organizations in contemporary society can be understood as the managing of systems and operations that require the processing and analysis of information. Basic concepts and models of systems analysis, management information and decision systems, and operations management will be explained and applied to the analysis and control of organizational processes and the relationship of the organization to its environment. Computer-based models will be used to analyze problems, policies, and practices of organizations in a variety of nonprofit industries.
MAND 450. Law of Nonprofit Organizations (3).
This course provides the student with a basic grounding in the laws and regulations governing nonprofit organizations. Content will include the procedures for incorporating, reporting, and maintaining tax-exempt status as a nonprofit organization, a familiarity with legal principles and research methods, and an overview of the legal, regulatory, and policy issues facing contemporary nonprofit organizations.
MAND 471. Practicum 1: Organizational Effectiveness (1).
Students will analyze an organization's history, financial condition, management policies and practices, or information and communications processes, and produce a written report for presentation to faculty, peers, and managers of the organization under study. (Taken concurrently with MAND 472.)
MAND 472. Practicum 2: Governance and Management of Change (2).
Students will investigate a problem related to governance and organizational change in a selected nonprofit organization. Students will design and implement a process to define the problem, identify alternative course of action, select an appropriate course of action, and implement the decision. Alternatively, a thorough historical "post mortem" that facilitates organizational learning and improves the organization's ability to handle similar problems in the future may be conducted. (Taken concurrently with MAND 471.)
MAND 473. Practicum 3: Strategic Planning (3).
Teams of students will design a strategic plan for a nonprofit organization as a whole or for a particular program or unit of a nonprofit organization. Internal strengths and weaknesses as well as opportunities and constraints in the external environment will be considered. The team will present a strategic plan that will help set direction and chart a path to achieve organizational objectives. The practicum experience is coupled with a unit of classroom instruction in the principles and methods of strategic planning and management. (Prerequisite: MAND 471 and 472 or permission.)
MAND 490-491. Special Lectures (1 credit per course).
A series of lectures to expose students to a wide range of views on contemporary problems and policy issues confronting nonprofit organizations, as understood by outstanding scholars and professional practitioners in the field. Special emphasis will be given to ideas about the future of nonprofit organizations in society. The series will consist of approximately three lectures per course. Each student will be required to write a term paper on a mutually acceptable topic.
MAND 495. Directed Study (3).
An elective which provides the opportunity for an individualized, structured course of study in an area of special interest to the student, and arranged by mutual agreement between the student and an appropriate faculty member.
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