NGOs Management MGNE 4229B

Course description:

This course will explore the management of nonprofit organizations. Topics will range from issues of leadership to those of operational implementation. Basic concepts, research and theories on nonprofit organizational behavior will be introduced to assist students in learning principles and techniques for developing and managing financial and human resources. The contrasting roles of staff, volunteers, managers and trustees will be examined to develop an understanding of how each contributes to framing and achieving a nonprofit organization’s mission. Also examine nonprofit experiences in several countries in the globe and have the opportunity to particularly consider international comparisons, as well as cross and multi-cultural issues that arise when working in the nonprofit sector abroad.

Course Aims:

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
  • Know basic legal requirements affecting nonprofits.
  • Know theories, methods, and practices for nonprofit organizations.
  • Have the skills to participate strategically in nonprofit governance.
  • Be able to design and assess the effectiveness of governance models, volunteer programs, organizational capacity, and inter-organizational relationships.

Course outcomes:

By the successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  • Gain an understanding of the unique nature of the nonprofit sector, and distinguish it from the government (public) and business (for-profit) sectors in form and delivery systems.
  • Explore the historical, theoretical, and legal perspectives on nonprofit organizations, as well as current trends and issues of consequence to nonprofit organizations.
  • Develop an understanding of management techniques and leadership skills for enhancing the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations.
  • Understand board governance and the varied roles of stakeholders in nonprofit organizations.
  • Gain an understanding of ethical issues and decisions in nonprofit management.
  • Develop analytic, critical, and expressive abilities, and
  • Gain international perspectives on nonprofit organization management.