College of Sciences and Humanities
Department of Political Science
www.kent.edu/polisci

About This Program

Build the skills to lead meaningful change with Kent State’s Nonprofit Management graduate certificate. Gain practical expertise with fundraising, advocacy, governance and nonprofit law while developing the management and leadership abilities needed to succeed across a wide range of mission-driven organizations. Read more...

Contact Information

• Daniel E. Chand | dchand@kent.edu |
  330-672-8939

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Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • Fully online

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

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For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Goal statement
• Writing sample
• Three letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Rolling admissions
• Spring Semester
  • Rolling admissions
• Summer Term
  • Rolling admissions

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate competence in management skills related to the nonprofit sector, which may include nonprofit law, leadership skills, advocacy and grant writing.

Full Description

The Nonprofit Management graduate certificate prepares graduates to work in the management and administrative positions in nonprofit organizations across a range of industries. Students acquire basic management skills, as well as applied skills specific to the nonprofit sector, which may include fundraising, executive board relations, policy advocacy and nonprofit law.

Prospective employers are nonprofit sector organizations as well as private and public sector organizations that frequently interact with nonprofit organizations.