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 1500Exploring Business3
BUS 3720Nonprofit Leadership3
BUS 3780Financial Management and Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations3
BUS 3740Nonprofit Community Service 11
BUS 4840Nonprofit Leadership Internship An approved major-related internship that includes nonprofit leadership may be used as a substitution3
BUS 4841Nonprofit Leadership Seminar1
MKTG 3702Business Professionalism1
Total Semester Hours15

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.