Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations (B.S.)

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Kimberly Gustafson, Lecturer
School of Health and Human Sciences
Wagner Hall 409
605-688-5161

Program Information

The Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations major’s mission is empowering students to become successful leaders for nonprofit impact through a comprehensive educational curriculum, experiential learning, and community engagement. The Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations (LMNO) program, prepares students with opportunities to increase their abilities and skills in the work of leadership and nonprofit operations. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the nonprofit sector. They will also learn fundraising best practices, examine volunteer management techniques, and apply leadership and team development strategies. To further student personal and professional skills, students will complete a 3 credit internship experience at a nonprofit organization related to their specific career interest.

Upon completion of the undergraduate program, students may also earn the Certified Nonprofit Professional credential with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance organization. This certification requirements are listed in the section below.

Graduates will be prepared to obtain positions with local, national, and international nonprofit organizations or employers outside of the nonprofit sector. Examples of these positions include executive director of a nonprofit; marketing and public relations; fundraising and resource development; human resources director of a nonprofit; volunteer recruitment and management; community and economic development; program development, management and evaluation; and financial administration and management. Students graduating with the LMNO major may be employed by for-profits in their public affairs, community relations, or corporate responsibility departments or in the consultant industry.

Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure

Students may pursue the National Certified Nonprofit Professional credential through SDSU’s affiliation with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. The Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential is the only national nonprofit credential preparing students (undergraduate, graduate and professionals) for careers in nonprofit management.

Course Delivery Format

Certification requirements are met through course work, co-curricular involvement, and an internship. National Certification through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance in nonprofit management requires a 120-hour internship with a nonprofit organization, volunteering a minimum of 20 hours, passing a credentialing exam, and attending a national nonprofit conference.

Student Learning Outcomes

Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations graduates will:

Apply knowledge of fundamental nonprofit management terms, theories, and skills.
Demonstrate and apply in-depth knowledge of leadership theories.
Demonstrate the ability to function as an effective member of a team.
Demonstrate respect and understanding towards diverse cultures and beliefs of individuals and communities.
Explain the importance of and show evidence of ethical and professional behaviors.
Design, implement, and evaluate projects for a variety of audiences.

Academic Requirements

Students will complete all LMNO and LDR coursework with a C or better.

Requirements for Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations Major: 120 Credits

Bachelor of Science

System General Education Requirements

Goal #1 Written Communication: SGR #1 Elective Credits: 6
Goal #2 Oral Communication: SGR #2 Elective Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences: SGR #3 Elective Credits: 6
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities: PHIL 220 - Introduction to Ethics (COM) [SGR #4, HSDC] Credits: 3 and SGR #4 Elective Credits: 3
Goal #5 Mathematics: SGR #5 Elective Credits: 3
Goal #6 Natural Sciences:
SGR #6 Elective Credits: 6

College of Education and Human Sciences Requirements

EHS 119 - EHS Seminar Credits: 2
EHS 319 - Life, Love, and Money Credits: 2

Major Requirements

ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I (COM) Credits: 3
ACCT 211 - Principles of Accounting II (COM) Credits: 3
ADV 314 - Digital Promotions Credits: 3
or ADV 370 - Advertising Principles (COM) Credits: 3
or MKTG 370 - Marketing (COM) Credits: 3
or PUBR 243 - Public Relations Principles (COM) Credits: 3
CA 230 - Consumer Behavior Credits: 3
or CS 381 - Professional Behavior at Work Credits: 3
CA 321 - Consumer Needs and Program Funding Credits: 3
or HDFS 255 - Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation Credits: 3
or MGMT 334 - Small Business Management (COM) Credits: 3
CA 360 - Quantitative Research Methods in Consumer Affairs Credits: 4
CS 377 - Professional Documents Credits: 1
FIN 310 - Business Finance (COM) Credits: 3
HMGT 355 - Events and Facilities Administration Credits: 3
HRM 460 - Human Resource Management (COM) Credits: 3
LDR 210 - Foundations of Leadership Credits: 3
LDR 310 - Leadership in Context (COM) Credits: 3
LDR 410 - Leadership: Senior Seminar Credits: 1
LDR 435 - Organizational Leadership and Team Development Credits: 3
LDR / LMNO 496 - Field Experience (COM) Credits: 2 (Leadership in Action)
LMNO 201 - Introduction to Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations Credits: 3
LMNO 301 - Fundraising and Resource Development Credits: 3
LMNO 305 - Volunteer Management Credits: 3
LMNO 315 - Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations Credits: 3
LMNO 487 - Preparing for Internship and Career Credits: 2
LMNO 494 - Internship (COM) Credits: 3
MGMT 360 - Organization and Management (COM) Credits: 3

Electives

Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

Total Required Credits: 120

Summary of Program Requirements

Bachelor of Science
System General Education Requirements*	30 Credit Hours
College of Education and Human Sciences Requirements	4 Credit Hours
Major Requirements	61 Credit Hours
Electives**	25 Credit Hours

*System General Education Requirements for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree shall include a minimum of 30 credit hours. Some general education coursework may be counted for Major Requirements and Supporting Coursework.
**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

Academic Advising Guide Sheet

The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program.