BUS 394 - The Business of the Nonprofit Sector

Credits: (3)
The Business of the Nonprofit Sector is a course that prepares students for careers in business and nonprofits through an understanding of how the three sectors of our mixed economy (i.e., business, government, and nonprofit) work together to meet societal needs and how students can become effective board members, volunteers, practitioners, and philanthropists. We will explore the scope, structure, and dynamics of the private nonprofit sector in the U.S. and around the globe from a business perspective. Students will be grounded in key theories, statistics, and trends related to tax-exempt activities in contemporary society. Comparative dimensions of the sector and its environment will be considered to provide a rich perspective from which to better understand how businesses and nonprofits come together for a shared purpose.