Certificate in Nonprofit Management - Bush School of Government ...
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The <strong>Bush</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Government</strong> and Public<br />
Service at Texas A&M<br />
University, <strong>in</strong> cooperation<br />
with the United Way <strong>of</strong><br />
Greater Houston, <strong>of</strong>fers a<br />
graduate-level <strong>Certificate</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it</strong> <strong>Management</strong>,<br />
tailored for nonpr<strong>of</strong>it<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Houston area.<br />
• Ga<strong>in</strong> the knowledge and skills for<br />
career advancement <strong>in</strong> the nonpr<strong>of</strong>it<br />
sector.<br />
• Learn to lead and manage more<br />
effectively<br />
• Study with esteemed faculty members<br />
with expertise <strong>in</strong> the field <strong>of</strong> nonpr<strong>of</strong>it<br />
management<br />
Admission Information<br />
The Office <strong>of</strong> Extended Education<br />
1.866.988.BUSH (2874) or 979.862.7810<br />
onl<strong>in</strong>e@bushschool.tamu.edu<br />
http://bush.tamu.edu/extendeded<br />
Program Information<br />
Dr. William A. Brown<br />
Associate Pr<strong>of</strong>essor and Director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Certificate</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it</strong> <strong>Management</strong><br />
979.458.1372<br />
wbrown@bushschool.tamu.edu<br />
http://bush.tamu.edu/extendeded/cnpm/houston<br />
<strong>Certificate</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it</strong><br />
<strong>Management</strong><br />
Houston<br />
In cooperation with<br />
United Way <strong>of</strong> Greater Houston<br />
“<br />
Provid<strong>in</strong>g pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
development is key to<br />
support<strong>in</strong>g and reta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
valued staff members.<br />
United Way <strong>of</strong> Greater<br />
Houston is pleased to<br />
partner with Texas A&M<br />
University to <strong>of</strong>fer the<br />
prestigious <strong>Bush</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>Certificate</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it</strong><br />
<strong>Management</strong>. This<br />
credential is likely to<br />
become a critical asset for<br />
nonpr<strong>of</strong>it pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
aspir<strong>in</strong>g to move <strong>in</strong>to<br />
leadership roles. The<br />
<strong>Bush</strong> <strong>Certificate</strong> Program<br />
provides a practical<br />
response to the demands<br />
<strong>of</strong> today’s knowledge<br />
economy.”<br />
Ronnie Hagerty, Assistant Vice President<br />
<strong>of</strong> Community Relations
<strong>Certificate</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it</strong> <strong>Management</strong> • Houston • The <strong>Bush</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Government</strong> and Public Service at Texas A&M University<br />
Program Highlights<br />
• Graduate course credit, Texas A&M University<br />
• Generous scholarship support<br />
• Comprehensive curriculum for emerg<strong>in</strong>g leaders <strong>in</strong><br />
nonpr<strong>of</strong>it management<br />
• Faculty mix <strong>of</strong> practitioners and academics<br />
• Flexible and convenient class schedule for work<strong>in</strong>g<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
• Convenient Houston location<br />
• Network<strong>in</strong>g opportunities<br />
Scholarships<br />
• Students with sponsor<strong>in</strong>g agencies are eligible to<br />
receive match<strong>in</strong>g scholarships from the <strong>Bush</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
up to $500 per course.<br />
• Scholarship funds are applied towards the tuition<br />
and fees for courses <strong>of</strong>fered at the United Way facility<br />
<strong>in</strong> Houston, as part <strong>of</strong> the graduate <strong>Certificate</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it</strong> <strong>Management</strong>.<br />
Curriculum<br />
• Students complete 12 credit hours <strong>of</strong> graduate-level<br />
coursework. There are two required courses:<br />
• Foundations <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it</strong> Sector (3 credit hours)<br />
• <strong>Management</strong> and Leadership <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it</strong><br />
Organizations (3 credit hours).<br />
• Students select two elective graduate courses (6 credit<br />
hours) from a variety <strong>of</strong> options.<br />
• Courses are available onl<strong>in</strong>e, or <strong>in</strong> residence at the<br />
College Station campus or the United Way Center <strong>in</strong><br />
Houston.<br />
• Students receive graduate transcript credit from Texas<br />
A&M University for the coursework.<br />
Academic Requirements<br />
Candidates must have an undergraduate degree from an<br />
accredited university. Pr<strong>of</strong>essional experience <strong>in</strong> the field <strong>of</strong><br />
nonpr<strong>of</strong>it management is recommended.<br />
Admission<br />
To apply for enrollment <strong>in</strong> the <strong>Certificate</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it</strong><br />
<strong>Management</strong> Houston program, candidates should submit<br />
the follow<strong>in</strong>g items to the <strong>Bush</strong> <strong>School</strong>’s <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> extended<br />
education.<br />
• <strong>Certificate</strong> Program Application Form<br />
• Texas Common Application<br />
• Official transcripts from all universities attended<br />
• Statement <strong>of</strong> purpose<br />
• Resume<br />
Visit our website at<br />
http://bush.tamu.edu/extendeded/admissions<br />
to f<strong>in</strong>d on-l<strong>in</strong>e application forms and more<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation on the admissions process.<br />
Invest <strong>in</strong><br />
your most<br />
valuable<br />
resource–<br />
your employees.<br />
Organizations that sponsor a<br />
student at the Houston location<br />
can receive match<strong>in</strong>g f<strong>in</strong>ancial<br />
support from the <strong>Bush</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Government</strong> and Public Service<br />
(up to $500 per course).<br />
Support the pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
development <strong>of</strong> leaders <strong>in</strong> your<br />
organization by advanc<strong>in</strong>g their<br />
education with courses from<br />
Texas A&M University.<br />
Courses are <strong>of</strong>fered at night and on<br />
weekends <strong>in</strong> cooperation with the<br />
<strong>Management</strong> Assistance Program<br />
United Way <strong>of</strong> Greater Houston<br />
Community Resource Center<br />
50 Waugh Drive<br />
Houston, Texas 77007<br />
Durham<br />
Shepherd<br />
Yale<br />
Heights Blvd.<br />
Woodway<br />
Feagan St<br />
Memorial Drive<br />
Wash<strong>in</strong>gton<br />
Allen Parkway<br />
San Felipe<br />
Kirby<br />
Shepherd<br />
Waugh Drive
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