Master of Public Management - Non profit Management and Leadership in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park

The School of Public Policy stands among the country's top graduate institutions focused on public policy, management, and international affairs, with specialized strengths in environmental policy, energy policy, international development, security and economic policy, health policy, education policy, social policy, nonprofit management, public administration, leadership, acquisitions, and public finance. The School provides diverse master's programs, dual-degree options, graduate certificates, and one of the nation's most distinguished doctoral programs. Situated near Washington, D.C., the School draws an exceptional faculty of scholar-practitioners who excel in both policy theory and real-world application while actively shaping national policy debates. This prime location and distinguished faculty attract top-tier students by offering not only a rigorous curriculum but also unparalleled access to policymaking circles, federal agencies, international diplomats, state/local governments, and numerous NGOs and multinational institutions. Few policy schools integrate state, national, and global policy studies so comprehensively while addressing economic sectors holistically, enabling faculty and students to explore interconnected policy issues across all coursework and research.

Through your studies, you'll hone analytical and critical thinking skills to strengthen your decision-making and leadership capabilities, with ample chances to pursue specialized policy interests. The Master of Public Management equips you with essential policy frameworks and specialized knowledge to advance your professional trajectory.

Nonprofits, philanthropic groups, and social entrepreneurs play pivotal roles in shaping and executing public policy while driving societal change. America's nonprofit sector includes over a million organizations, handles trillions in revenue and assets, employs about 10% of the workforce, mobilizes $400+ billion annually through contributions and volunteers, and relies heavily on government funding. MPP students across all interests can explore rewarding nonprofit careers spanning social/environmental policy to global development. As future policy leaders often helm nonprofit organizations, the Nonprofit Management and Leadership (NML) specialization mandates four courses minimum, while the focus area requires three. This three-course structure enables MPP students to potentially specialize in a policy area while earning NML certification.