Nonprofit Administration
Partnering With Our Communities
Working for nonprofit organizations is not only a rewarding career, it is also one that will place you in high demand. In the last 10 years, the U.S. nonprofit sector has grown 20% (U.S. Department of Labor). Our 12-credit undergraduate certificate and 21-credit minor programs will build your leadership capacity and professional skills to lead, manage and support philanthropic organizations. Students from any UM major can obtain a nonprofit certificate or minor, and coursework is offered online or in person.
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Program Options
- Public Administration Certificate Master's Online
- Nonprofit Administration Minor Certificate
- Public Policy Certificate Online
Joint Degrees
- J.D./Master of Public Administration Master's Doctorate/Specialist
- Master of Public Administration/Master of Public Health Master's
- Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology/Master of Public Adminsitation Bachelor's Master's
Outside the Classroom
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Pi Alpha Alpha
University of Montana’s Chapter of Pi Alpha Alpha (UMPAA) fosters innovative applied learning experiences and scholarship in public administration, policy and affairs. By serving the students, alumni and associates of the University of Montana, UMPAA strives to enhance the experiences of its members and community by providing opportunities for professional development, applied learning and networking through academic and professional support.
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Also in the Law School
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Max S. Baucus Institute
The work of the Max S. Baucus Institute is an extension of the important bipartisan, consensus-building public service Ambassador Baucus exemplified during his long and distinguished career. Situated within the law school, the Baucus Institute is where policymakers, lawyers, politicians, leading academics and students interact on a global scale.
What Our Graduates Say
about our programs.
Shelby Moore
Executive Director at Heartlinks Hospice and Pallative Care
MPA, Nonprofit Administration
“I was privileged to learn from Dr. Rinfret and Dr. Brewer. They always taught courses with angles that were applicable to the nonprofit sector. I think about those case studies all the time, and they’re relevant in my work every day.”
Sam Scott
“The MPA Program has been an amazing experience, helping me to better serve my community and become a more effective public servant.”
Kali Wicks
Blue Cross and Blue Shield
MPA
“I love what I do, I love policy development, I love meeting with people and hearing different ideas and working on solutions. On the city commission, I learn something new every day and really enjoy interacting with people in the community.”
Kat Cowley
Founder, UM Food Pantry Supervisor
MPA
“There just weren’t resources available. So I wanted to make sure that we had resources, and that I could be there to give my lived experience.”
