Nonprofit Management Certificate

Vision Statement

The purpose of the certificate in nonprofit management is to allow working professionals with careers in the nonprofit sector, or graduate students in a related field of study, to expand their educational background and to enhance their knowledge in the area of nonprofit management. The graduate certificate is designed to extend students’ understanding of theory and practice in the field of nonprofit management.

Program Contact Information

James Harrold, PhD, Advisor
402.554.6702
jharrold@unomaha.edu

Program Website

Admissions

General Application Requirements and Admission Criteria

Program-Specific Requirements

Application Deadlines (Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and Fall 2025)

• Fall: June 1
• Spring: October 1
• Summer: NA

Other Requirements

• English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.

  • Paper-based TOEFL: 550, Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105 

• Statement of Purpose: The statement of purpose should be 2-4 pages double spaced, answering the following questions:
  • What are your goals?
  • Why are you pursuing the certificate?
• Resume: Submit a resume including work history
• Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirements