The Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Sector Management

A Professional Program for practitioners or those seeking a career or advancement in the Non-Profit Sector.

The California State University, Northridge Master of Public Administration (MPA) program is launching a graduate certificate in Non-Profit Sector Management at various locations in the greater Los Angeles area. This certificate is part of the MPA program thus allowing the students to use the credits to earn their masters degree.

Classes are scheduled to begin on August 20, 2008.

Information session

The Program

If you want to create positive change in your organization, community, or the world, now is the time to earn this professional degree for practitioners in the non-profit sector or those who are seeking a career with the non-profits.

Program advantages include the following:

This 18 unit graduate certificate is designed for people with varied objectives and backgrounds who need (a) professional development in order to carry out their current tasks, and (b) the knowledge and expertise to manage organizational change, develop budgets and financial management skills, manage boards and volunteers, and assess community needs and strategic planning.
Enrollment in every class is guaranteed.
The class schedule is set for the entire program.
Classes are presented sequentially in an accelerated mode.
You join other students as part of a cohort, and your group progresses through the program as a cohesive and supportive unit.
All 18 units can be applied toward the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at California State University, Northridge (CSUN).
Classes will begin August 20, 2008 and will end August 19, 2009.