Mendoza College of Business
Master of Nonprofit Administration Program

Director
:
    Thomas J. Harvey, MSW


In 1952–53, in an effort to meet the needs for trained administrators of religious communities, the College of Commerce at Notre Dame offered a series of three-day institutes on “Practical Business Problems of Religious Life.” The popularity of these sessions, and the call for more and broader topics, resulted in the idea for a graduate program. Following a self-review in 1999–2000, the MNA has a new focus, structure, and curriculum. The MNA is designed to provide professional training in administration and leadership for managers in nonprofit social services, arts, or religious organizations. The program is structured to develop leadership proficiencies in areas including marketing, human resource management, finance, development, accounting, law, communication, board management, and strategic planning.


The Mission Statement of the College of Business
Our quest is to advance knowledge through distinguished scholarship and research balanced with inspirational teaching and spirited service. We avow ethical behavior as a hallmark pursuit and live our longstanding commitment to global concern. Enriched by Notre Dame’s heritage, timeless values and collegial climate, we aspire to worldwide leadership within the academic and business communities.

The Mission Statement of the Master of Nonprofit Administration Program
Rooted in the Notre Dame tradition of academic excellence, the Mendoza College of Business MNA degree’s mission is to develop exemplary leaders serving in nonprofit organizations.

Admission Policy
All candidates:
(1) will have completed an undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university;
(2) have two years or more experience in not-for-profit organizations;
(3) articulate a commitment to a career in the not-for-profit sector;
(4) submit two letters of recommendation;
(5) take the GRE

To execute an admission file, candidates are to complete the online application at nd.edu/~mna, and then have official copies of all transcripts, recommendation forms, and GRE test scores sent to the MNA director. Upon receipt of these documents, the admissions committee will review the file.

The Core Curriculum:
Course                Title                                    Credits
MNA 60410     Marketing for Nonprofits             3
MNA 60310     Accounting for a Nonprofit
                         Organization                                 3

MNA 70310     Decision Analysis                         3
MNA 60210     Human Resource Management     3
MNA 60110     Management Communication        1.5
MNA 66110     Legal Environment                        3
MNA 70110     Economics of NFP Enterprises     3
MNA 60510     Board Relations Management       1.5
MNA 70210     Financial Management                  3
MNA 70510    Grant Writing and Development     1.5
MNA 70410     Ethics Theory                               1.5
MNA 70610     Planning and Policy                       3
MNA 70740     Nonprofit Management and
                         Organizational Behavior                1.5
MNA 75110     Field Project                                3
                         Electives                                      9

Total Credit Hours for Degree:  42


For a comprehensive program description, along with a schedule of summer offerings, consult the MNA Web page at nd.edu/~mna
All inquiries should be directed to the following address:

Thomas J. Harvey, MSW
Director, Master of Nonprofit
Administration Program
Mendoza College of Business
Notre Dame, IN 46556-5646
Tel.
: (574) 631-7302
Fax
: (574) 631-6532
E-mail
: Thomas.J.Harvey.18@nd.edu