Nonprofit Leadership Minor
The Nonprofit Leadership minor is geared to any YSU student seeking a four-year degree who is interested in beginning a career in the nonprofit sector and/or serving the community. The minor in Nonprofit Leadership can be earned through successful completion of the following courses:
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 3720 | Nonprofit Leadership | 3 |
| BUS 3780 | Financial Management and Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| ADV 3710 | Basic Public Relations | 3 |
| MGT 3755 | Managing Workplace Diversity | 3 |
| MGT 3725 | Fundamentals of Management | 3 |
| BUS 3740 | Nonprofit Community Service 1 | 1 |
| BUS 4840 | Nonprofit Leadership Internship | 3 |
| BUS 4841 | Nonprofit Leadership Seminar | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 20 | |
All students seeking the Nonprofit Leadership minor must complete a 225 hour internship in a regional nonprofit organization.
Academic credit is given for the internship through enrollment in BUS 4840 and BUS 4841 (listed above). A student can enroll in these two courses during the fall, spring or summer semester.
Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership
The Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership prepares students for an entry-level position in a nonprofit organization. The following courses are required for the Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership:
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| ADV 3710 | Basic Public Relations | 3 |
| BUS 3720 | Nonprofit Leadership | 3 |
| BUS 3740 | Nonprofit Community Service 1 | 1 |
| BUS 3780 | Financial Management and Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| MGT 3725 | Fundamentals of Management | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 13 | |
Students interested in declaring a minor or certificate in Nonprofit Leadership need to complete an Intra University Transfer Request form with their academic advisor. Students must meet all course prerequisites to enroll in WCBA courses, including a minimum 2.5 overall GPA for upper level business courses. WCBA courses must be completed with the grade of a "C" or higher and cannot be taken credit/no credit.
For more information contact Laura Dewberry , Director, Center for Nonprofit Leadership