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The graduate certificate in Nonprofit Management is designed for students currently employed in nonprofit organizations as well as students interested in entering the nonprofit sector. The curriculum combines scholarly knowledge with practical applications. Classes are taught by experienced faculty from a variety of fields including public administration, social work, communication, and finance, and by experienced professionals in the local nonprofit community.

Courses present trends affecting nonprofits and government alike and how to use these for the successful leadership and management of nonprofit organizations. Learning with professional managers from other nonprofit organizations, students can develop their style of leadership and management while gaining knowledge and skills in topics outside their immediate job areas for further professional growth. Students gain valuable hands-on project and consulting experience and enjoy a close relationship with faculty and colleagues in the program. For more information, see the website.

Admission Requirements

All applicants to the graduate certificate in Nonprofit Management must have a baccalaureate degree from an institutionally, regionally, or internationally accredited institution. Applicants can be from any discipline or major.

Applicants must submit all transcripts from previous institutions to the UA Little Rock Graduate School. Work in other graduate or professional programs will be considered in admission decisions. In addition, all applicants must submit the following documents directly to the Nonprofit Management graduate coordinator:

• A written statement of educational and career goals
• A current resume
• Two letters of recommendation

Regular Admission

Applicants will be considered for regular admission if they have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or better on a previous baccalaureate or graduate degree, or if they have achieved a GPA of 3.0 or better on their last 60 hours of coursework.

Conditional Admission

Applicants will be considered for conditional admission if they have achieved a GPA between 2.7 and 2.99 on a previous baccalaureate or graduate degree, or if they have achieved a GPA between 2.7 and 2.99 on their last 60 hours of coursework. Conditionally admitted students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better in their first 9 hours of coursework to remain in the program.

Special Conditional Admission

Applicants with a GPA between 2.4 and 2.69 who demonstrate extraordinary potential for professional achievement may petition the Nonprofit Management Graduate Coordinator for special consideration if they have a minimum of three years of verified professional work in nonprofits and are recommended after a personal interview. Applicants whose petitions are approved by the Nonprofit Management Graduate Coordinator will be subject to the same requirements and restrictions as those listed above for conditionally admitted students.