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Nonprofit Leadership and Management

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #179
Degree MSc
Delivery On-campus
Location Milwaukee, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Nonprofit Leadership and Management at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Nonprofit Leadership and Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Location: Milwaukee, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Nonprofit Leadership and Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:

  1. Software Engineer / Developer
  2. Data Scientist
  3. Machine Learning Engineer
  4. IT Project Manager
  5. Cybersecurity Analyst
  6. Cloud Solutions Architect

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. One of the following three courses (students may not receive credit toward the degree for more than one of these courses)
  2. BusMgmt 718 Concepts and Practice of Nonprofit Management
  3. Nonprof 789 Theory and Role of Nonprofit Organizations
  4. Nonprof/Pol Sci/Sociol/Urb Std 704 Seminar in Nonprofit Organizations
  5. BusMgmt 721 Fundraising and Development for Nonprofit Organizations
  6. BusMgmt 724 Accounting for Nonprofit Organizations
  7. BusMgmt 725 Governance and Executive Leadership of Nonprofit Organizations
  8. Nonprof/Pub Adm 792 Decision-Making Methods for Nonprofit and Public Organizations
  9. Nonprof/Pol Sci 793 Law of Nonprofit Organizations
  10. One of the following three courses:
  11. Bus Adm 766 Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations
  12. Nonprof/Pol Sci 705 Professionals and Volunteers in Nonprofit Organizations
  13. Nonprof/Pol Sci 791 Nonprofit Advocacy and Public Policy
  14. One of the following eight courses:
  15. Ad Ldsp 777 Leadership in Multicultural Organizations
  16. Bus Adm 441 Diversity in Organizations
  17. Bus Adm 733 Organizational Development
  18. BusMgmt 706 Managing in a Dynamic Environment
  19. BusMgmt 707 Information Technology Management in Contemporary Businesses
  20. Nonprof 785 Managing Change in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
  21. Sociol 920 (780) Seminar in Race and Ethnic Relations
  22. BusMgmt 730 Strategic Management and Leadership for Nonprofit Organizations
  23. This course will serve as the integrative “capstone” requirement for the program and must be taken after completing all other required courses (or concurrently with the final required courses).
  24. Ad Ldsp 777 Leadership in Multicultural Organizations (if not selected above)
  25. Bus Adm 441 Diversity in Organizations (if not selected above)
  26. Bus Adm 733 Organizational Development (if not selected above)
  27. Bus Adm 737 Managerial Decisions and Negotiations
  28. Bus Adm 738 Human Resources Management
  29. Bus Adm 766 Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations (if not selected above)
  30. BusMgmt 706 Managing in a Dynamic Environment (if not selected above)
  31. BusMgmt 707 Information Technology for Competitive Advantage (if not selected above)
  32. BusMgmt 709 Analytic Models for Managers
  33. BusMgmt 710 Economic Analysis for Managers
  34. BusMgmt 715 Leadership, Teambuilding, and Effective Management
  35. Nonprof/Pol Sci 705 Professionals and Volunteers in Nonprofit Organizations (if not selected above)
  36. Pol Sci/Pub Adm 769 Analyzing and Evaluating Public Policies and Programs
  37. Nonprof/Pol Sci 791 Nonprofit Advocacy and Public Policy (if not selected above)
  38. Nonprof 785 Managing Change in Public and Nonprofit Organizations (if not selected above)
  39. Sociol 443 Organizations, Occupations, and Professions
  40. Sociol 920 (780) Race and Ethnic Relations (if not selected above)
  41. Soc Wrk 794 Evaluation of Programs (2 crs)
  42. Urb Std 720 Theory and Method in Local Economic Development
  43. Urb Std 725 Methods of Urban Community Development

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission

To be admitted to the M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Leadership degree program, an applicant must meet Graduate School requirements.

During the admissions process, students will be asked to show evidence of having satisfactorily completed undergraduate or higher level foundation coursework in the principles of accounting and economics. Those students who are unable to show such evidence may be admitted with these academic deficiencies but will then meet with their respective academic advisors to identify and obtain approval for what they must do to remove these deficiencies.

The student is expected to satisfy deficiency requirements within three enrolled semesters. The deficiencies are monitored by the Graduate School and the individual graduate program unit. No course credits earned in making up deficiencies may be counted as program credits required for the degree.

Applicants must submit the following for review by the Graduate School and the Nonprofit Management Program Faculty Committee:
  1. Official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended.
  2. Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant’s academic ability and/or professional achievements.
  3. Scores from either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
  4. For those students whose native language is not English, minimum TOEFL score (Test of English as a Foreign Language) of 550 PBT or 79 iBT or minimum IELTS score (International English Language Testing System) of 6.5.
  5. Each student’s academic preparation is evaluated at the time of application. A personal interview may be required.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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