BUS 334 - Intro to Nonprofit Management

Credits: (3)
A survey course designed to introduce students to the nonprofit sector. During this course, we will explore the history and trends of nonprofit organizations in the United States; their relationship to government, business and society; and also discuss the internationalization of the nonprofit community. This course will discuss the unique management issues related to nonprofits, including volunteerism, financial management and the key motivating factor of mission in place of profit. Throughout, the student will learn that nonprofits are held to a higher standard of ethics and in turn can influence society.