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Earning a management degree with a non-profit management specialization from OSU equips you with expertise in areas such as overseeing mixed teams of employees and volunteers, maintaining public reputation, ensuring accountability, and evaluating performance metrics. The non-profit management curriculum provides students with sector-specific competencies, readying them for professional roles or board positions within non-profit organizations. Coursework explores key distinctions between for-profit and non-profit operations, particularly in fundraising and organizational growth.
Among the most valuable professional capabilities is effective leadership and team management. Daily responsibilities will present diverse challenges requiring comprehensive knowledge of management principles, legal/ethical considerations, personnel matters, and strategic or external factors.
This program cultivates strong interpersonal abilities, preparing graduates to address various organizational challenges. Through participation in the Human Resource Management Association, Sports Management Club, and Net Impact Club, students network with professionals, engage in competitive events, and collaborate with faculty. The Behavioral Research Lab offers investigative opportunities, complemented by internship credits and study abroad programs that foster professional growth.
Management majors can focus their studies in these specialized areas:
Sustainable Business Practices
Personnel Administration
Non-profit Leadership
Athletic Organization Management