MANDEL CENTER FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

DEGREE/CERTIFICATE OPTIONS

Combine the CNM with another Degree Program

The Mandel Center currently offers degree/certificate programs with the Weatherhead School of Management (MBA/CNM), the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences (MSSA/CNM), and the School of Law at Case Western Reserve University (JD/CNM).

All degree/certificate students:

1. must be admitted to each program separately, and
2. must receive the degree and credential simultaneously to be granted credit for specific courses taken in the other program.

Please contact the Mandel Center or the appropriate professional school for specific curriculum, sequence options, and complete information about certificate programs.

MBA/CNM

MBA students with a career focus in the management of nonprofit organizations may obtain a Certificate in Nonprofit Management (CNM) by completing 15 credit hours of Mandel Center courses (9 of the 15 credit hours may be counted as MBA electives). By enrolling in one additional course in two of the last three semesters of the MBA program, full-time students may complete the MBA and the CNM without extending their course of study or incurring additional tuition fees.

MBA students must apply to the degree/certificate program no later than the end of the first year in the MBA program (or at the end of the first semester in the accelerated MBA curriculum).

For more information on the MBA degree, please visit the Weatherhead Website.

MSSA/CNM

The MSSA/CNM combines the Master of Science in Social Administration degree (MSSA) with the Certificate in Nonprofit Management. It provides excellent preparation for students who have a professional interest in economic and community development and the management of nonprofit organizations.

The program consists of five Mandel Center courses, as well as Legislative and Political Process, a Mandel School course. MSASS students interested in the MSSA/CNM should contact their advisor or the Mandel Center for more information.

For more information on the MSSA degree, please visit the MSASS Website.

JD/CNM

The JD/CNM combines the Juris Doctor degree (JD) with the Certificate in Nonprofit Management. It provides preparation for students interested in, among other areas, practicing law within a nonprofit organizational setting; serving as leaders or managers of nonprofit organizations; working in the area of nonprofit public policy and advocacy; working in planned giving; or working for a foundation as a program officer.

The program consists of five courses. The Law of Nonprofit Organizations (LAWS 234) is required and the remaining four courses are chosen in consultation with the JD/CNM faculty advisor.

Students should apply to the degree/certificate program no later than the end of the second year at the School of Law.

For more information on the JD degree, please visit the Law School Website.