Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Curriculum
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Individuals who complete this certificate have core competencies that are in high demand in
the rapidly growing nonprofit sector.
All courses are three credit hours. Delivery is either hybrid or completely online: hybrid
courses typically meet once every two weeks in the evening (typically 5:30-8:20PM) at the
downtown Avon Williams campus, and other course activities take place online.
You may complete the six-course certificate in a calendar year, and can begin the certificate
in the Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters.
Course
Introduction to the Non-Profit Sector
Strategic Planning and Management Issues for Non-Profits
Social Marketing for Non-Profits
Resource Development for Non-Profits
Ethics and Values in the Public Sector
Financial Mgmt. for Health and Non-profit Organizations
Semester(s) offered
Fall
Spring
Fall
Spring
Fall/Summer
Fall/Spring/Summer
Application
Learn more at http://www.tnstate.edu/cpsua/degrees/nonprofitcertificate.aspx and apply for this
certificate through the TSU Graduate School at www.tnstate.edu/graduate.
The state and Federal governments, and many other employers offer generous fee waivers or
tuition reimbursement – check with your employer on their policy.
Contact CPS today to find out how to apply or to learn about our other programs!
Department of Public Administration  www.tnstate.edu/cps  615.963.7241
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