POLS 5215 - Management of Nonprofit Organizations

(3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 3 Credit Hours)

This course is designed to explore the theoretical principles and practical applications of management for charities and/or nonprofit organizations. The underlying thesis of this course is that by understanding fundamental principles such as developing effective mission and objectives statements, fundraising, marketing and accounting strategies, nonprofits can become more effective and responsive to their constituency’s needs. The course will include a field research component.