Introduction

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The undergraduate certificate in Nonprofit Management is designed to appeal to students with a background in any major, or non-degree students, who are interested in working in the nonprofit sector. The certificate is designed to allow students to demonstrate to potential employers that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the nonprofit workplace. Competencies covered by the certificate include foundations and management of the nonprofit sector, cultural competence and diversity, and financial resource development, among others. In addition, students have the opportunity to gain real-world experience and connections through nonprofit internships and field experiences.

Program Delivery

• Students will be able to complete this concentration entirely online, or through a combination of online and in-person courses. The majority of PUAD courses are offered in an online format; however, several PUAD elective courses are regularly offered in-person.

Declaring This Certificate

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General Requirements

Students must satisfy all requirements as outlined below and by the school offering the certificate. 

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Certificate Requirements

1. The undergraduate certificate in Nonprofit Management requires 18 credit hours of coursework.

2. All credit hours for the certificate must be completed at CU Denver. Transfer credits are not accepted.

3. Students must earn a minimum C- grade in each undergraduate course applied to satisfy the certificate requirements.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
PUAD 3110	Seminar in Nonprofit Management	3
PUAD 4140	Nonprofit Financial Management	3
PUAD 4939	Public Service Internship	3
Elective Courses		9
Select three courses from the following:
PUAD 3005	Collaboration Across Sectors
PUAD 3400	What Communities Tell Us: Stakeholders, Public Opinion, and Community Feedback
PUAD 4005	Human Rights and Social Equity
PUAD 4009	Human Service Organizations
PUAD 4020	Social Entrepreneurship
PUAD 4160	Nonprofit Boards and Executive Leadership
PUAD 4440	Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
PUAD 4600	Special Topics in Public Service (Study Abroad in East Africa)
PUAD 4628	Social Problems and Policies in the Urban Environment
PUAD 4995	Global Study Topics
"Special Topics in Public Service" courses include explore current and emerging issues relevant to public service; topics vary by semester. "Global Study Topics" are faculty-led study abroad experiences; topics vary by location.
Students may seek their advisor’s approval to apply a relevant PUAD course not listed above towards the minor. It is essential to obtain this approval before enrolling in an alternative PUAD course.
Total Hours		18