BUSN 213 - Management in Non-Profit Organization

PREREQUISITES: BUSN 105 - Principles of Management or Advisor approval.
PROGRAM: Business Administration
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2013

This course is designed to introduce the student to the purpose and function of non-profit organizations. Students will apply planning, organization, leadership and control techniques as they apply to the nonprofit sector.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Understand the basic management functions.
Identify the differences and similarities in management of for-profit versus non-profit organizations.
Understand the mission and its role in nonprofit management.
Identify the various structures of non-profit organizations.
Discuss the relationship of competition and cooperation among nonprofits.
Identify the role of human resource management, with emphasis on managing volunteers
Explore the various types and functions of non-profit boards.
Contrast how communication processes are applied in the non-profit sector.
Appraise various fundraising techniques and controls.
Explain the use of the budget.
Recognize program evaluation and outcomes assessment techniques.
Evaluate opportunities for change and growth.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Mission
Stakeholder management
Vision
Resource attraction
Values
Outcomes assessment
Planning
Board of directors
Organizing
Volunteer management
Control
Communication
Leadership
Program evaluation

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BUSN 213 - Management in Non-Profit Organization