Many MPP graduate students choose a concentration in public and nonprofit leadership and management. PNLC faculty and fellows developed the core curriculum of the concentration, providing coursework in governance, strategic planning, social policy implementation, and public and nonprofit finance. Visit www.hhh.umn.edu/academics/
gradprograms/mpp/index.html for more information.

 

The Master of Public Affairs for mid-career professionals is the Humphrey Institute’s newest degree program and can be completed in one calendar year of full-time enrollment. Established in 1999, the core curriculum emphasizes leadership and policymaking theory and practice, and students design their own area of concentration around their career interests. The MPA prepares students to assume leadership positions, make career changes, and enhance current work skills. For additional information, visit www.hhh.umn.edu/academics/gradprograms/mpa/index.htm.

 

This dual degree—Master of Business Administration from the Carlson School of Management (MBA) and MPP Program—is available in fall 2008. Students may begin in either the MBA or MPP program, enrolling year two in the opposite program, and year three in one semester in each program. For additional information, visit www.hhh.umn.edu/academics/
gradprograms/dualdegree/index.html#mba.

 

Through the University of Minnesota Graduate School, the College of Continuing Education offers an academic certificate program for current nonprofit managers and executives enabling them to earn a University of Minnesota Graduate School Certificate. The PNLC provides lead faculty and courses for the program in collaboration with other university units.

Certificate in Nonprofit Management, College of Continuing Education
This post-baccalaureate certificate consists of 21 credits, seven in core courses and 14 in electives. Students learn the importance of leadership and communication and develop confidence in effective leadership and management skills, financial knowledge, nonprofit governance, and organizational strategic planning. Credit may be applied toward graduate programs like the mid-career Master of Public Affairs through the Humphrey Institute. Visit www.cce.umn.edu/certificates/NPM

 

Undergraduates majoring or minoring in public and nonprofit management and leadership benefit from core courses offered by PNLC faculty and fellows. These opportunities are provided in partnership with the Carlson School of Management, the College of Education and Human Development, and the Office for Student Affairs. Visit http://onestop2.umn.edu/programCatalog/viewCatalog
Program.do?programID=970&strm=1059 for more information.

Undergraduate Leadership Minor, College of Education and Human Development
The undergraduate leadership minor is a 16-credit interdisciplinary program that helps students understand and experience multiple frameworks of leadership, developing leadership and social change skills. This minor is a collaborative effort of the Department of Educational Policy and Administration (EdPA), the Humphrey Institute, and the Office for Student Affairs. Visit www.catalogs.umn.edu/ug/cehd/cehd11.html for more information.

 

The PNLC fosters opportunities for students in board positions and internships with prominent local and national nonprofit and public sector organizations. Job and internship postings can be found at www.hhh.umn.edu/career/job_postings.html.

 

The following graduate fellowships support Humphrey Institute students who have demonstrated commitment to leadership in nonprofit, public, and philanthropic sectors.

Susan Hill Gross & Bert Gross Fellowship, supporting Humphrey Institute students who have demonstrated commitment to leadership in nonprofit, public, and philanthropic sectors. The current recipient is Susan Earle. Dick Graham / DARTS Fellowship, supporting Humphrey Institute students who have demonstrated commitment to leadership in nonprofit, public, and philanthropic sectors. The current recipient is Sarah Lindeman. Thomas H. Swain Fellowship, supporting Humphrey Institute students who have demonstrated commitment to leadership in nonprofit, public, and philanthropic sectors. Public Policy Fellowship in partnership with Minnesota Council on Foundations, supporting Humphrey Institute students with a specific interest in the intersection of philanthropy and public policy.