Bachelor's in Public & Nonprofit Management

The University of Minnesota, commonly known as U of M, is a prestigious public research university with campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Established in 1851, the university has a long history of academic excellence and innovation. It offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including liberal arts, sciences, engineering, business, and health sciences. U of M is known for its commitment to research and discovery, with renowned faculty conducting groundbreaking studies and contributing to advancements in various fields. The university's strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, global engagement, and community outreach fosters a vibrant and inclusive learning environment. With state-of-the-art facilities, a rich array of student organizations, and a thriving campus culture, U of M provides students with a transformative education that prepares them for successful careers and leadership roles in an ever-changing world.

The nonprofit sector is one of the most important components of American life, yet one of the most misunderstood. Nonprofit organizations vary enormously in scope and scale, ranging from grassroots charitable groups to multimillion dollar foundations, university, and health care organizations. There is little doubt that every American is directly or indirectly touched by the services of nonprofits in their daily life. The nonprofit major blends general management-focused courses from the Carlson School with nonprofit-focused courses from the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. All students complete an additional major within Carlson; therefore, every student is able to apply their functional specialty of business to the intricacies of the nonprofit sector. A career in public and nonprofit management focuses on learning how to manage business concerns of nonprofits including board development, facility administration, grant writing, personnel administration, program planning, service delivery, volunteer utilization, and public relations for not-for-profit organizations. Unique challenges include finding creative ways to generate operating finances, attracting high caliber professionals and volunteers without the lure of big money, maintaining goodwill, and finding meaningful evaluation tools with which to measure success and indicate areas for improvement. Please note: double major required.