Credit Distribution

The Graduate Certificate in Strategic Planning and Board Leadership requires:

NPM-6100 × NPM-6100 Nonprofit Governance and Board Leadership This course explores governance within contemporary nonprofit organizations. The course focuses on leadership dynamics from theoretical and practical perspectives. Students will explore salient internal and external environmental factors that influence behavior through the examination and analysis of best practices. The primary goal of this course is to provide a realistic understanding of the elements that both support and impede effective governance for nonprofits. The significance of strong leadership and governance practices is reinforced in the course's discussion of emerging trends within nonprofit entities. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in May 2026, Nov 2026, May 2027 Preview the Online Syllabus  (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Nonprofit Governance and Board Leadership	3
MNP-5020 × MNP-5020 Leadership and Management in Public Service in the 21st Century In this course students explore, expand, and improve their personal and practical approach to leadership and management. The course is designed to allow students to analyze major theories and models of leadership, evaluate the effectiveness of these theories in a practical context, and apply various leadership approaches through a case study format. Students also examine, model, and adapt their own personal style and ethics for real-world practical applications. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in May 2026, Nov 2026, May 2027 Preview the Online Syllabus  (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Leadership and Management in Public Service in the 21st Century	3
MNP-5300 × MNP-5300 Human Resource Management for Public Service This course examines the role of the human resource professional as a strategic partner in managing today's organizations. Key functions such as recruitment, selection, development, appraisal, retention, compensation, and labor relations are examined. Implications of legal and global environments are appraised and current issues such as diversity training, sexual harassment policies, and rising benefit costs are analyzed. Best practices of employers of choice are considered. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Mar 2026, Jul 2026, Jan 2027 Preview the Online Syllabus  (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Human Resource Management for Public Service	3
MPL-5200 × MPL-5200 Program Analysis and Evaluation This course is designed to introduce basic concepts of policy and program evaluation. These include needs assessment, program monitoring, stakeholder awareness and influence, and assessing effectiveness and efficiency. Students will examine quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research approaches. Social, political, and ethical contexts of evaluation studies will also be discussed. Credits: 3 Delivery Methods: Online Offered in Mar 2026, May 2026, Sep 2026, Mar 2027, May 2027 Preview the Online Syllabus  (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Program Analysis and Evaluation	3

Total Credit Hours: 12