Master’s Concentration
Mission-Driven Operations and Management
A nonprofit organization can only accomplish its mission if its program operations and organizational management are efficient and effective. Staffing, performance evaluation, impact, and the human and financial resources must function smoothly for any organization to succeed. In this master’s degree concentration in Mission-Driven Operations and Management, you’ll learn how to examine an organization’s financial and operational goals and develop partnerships and community-based strategies that can further an organization’s impact — all through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
This program follows the graduate guidelines of the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC).
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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible format.
At a Glance
Classes Begin
January 6
Term Length
10 Weeks
Master's Tuition
$835 per credit hour
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Skills You’ll Learn
Effectively plan and resource nonprofit and/or nongovernmental program development
Evaluate existing program design, funding structures, resource allocation, and impact
Ensure mission accomplishment and operational alignment
Curriculum
5
Core Courses
4
Concentration
Courses
3
Elective Courses
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Sample Schedule
Plan out your schedule and determine your preferred timeline for completing your master's degree—finish in as few as 18 months or take up to five years.
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Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Mission-Driven Operations and Management
Job Titles
Program Director
Program Manager
Business Manager
Nonprofit Services Director of Operations Salary: National Average
$50,000
(Glassdoor)
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Flexible Online Classes
We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.
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