A certificate is earned upon the completion of four courses. Two are required: BUS-330 must be taken first and BUS-466 must be taken last. Students can pick any two of the remaining four courses to earn their certificate. An advanced certificate will be granted to those who complete all six.
Not-for-Profit Management (BUS-330)
Discover the unique management dilemmas posed by the not-for-profit—or voluntary—sector, including faith-based organizations. Learn to make effective decisions about strategic planning; financial and risk management; recruiting, training, motivating, and managing human resources; marketing and communications to the variety of stakeholders served; program evaluation; and governance.
Development & Fundraising (BUS-337)
Explore the spirituality of philanthropy, the psychology of donor behaviour, and the best practices in donor-centred fundraising. Translate knowledge about major gifts, planned giving, direct response fundraising, grants, and corporate fundraising into an understanding of donor development and retention.
Prerequisites:
Not-for-Profit Management
BUS‑330
Discover the unique management dilemmas posed by the not-for-profit – or voluntary sector, including faith-based organizations. Learn to make effective decisions about strategic planning; financial and risk management; recruiting, training, motivating, and managing human resources; marketing and communications to the variety of stakeholders served; program evaluation; governance
Not-for-Profit Management (BUS‑330)
Social and Behavioural Marketing (BUS-365)
Discover how to craft marketing campaigns for not-for-profit organizations that influence social change. Understanding the steps in the marketing planning process will enable you to focus your marketing plan; select the target audiences; establish behavioural change objectives; and determine what it will take to influence others.
Financial Management for Not-for-Profits (BUS-420)
Prerequisites:
Not-for-Profit Management
BUS‑330
Discover the unique management dilemmas posed by the not-for-profit – or voluntary sector, including faith-based organizations. Learn to make effective decisions about strategic planning; financial and risk management; recruiting, training, motivating, and managing human resources; marketing and communications to the variety of stakeholders served; program evaluation; governance
Not-for-Profit Management (BUS‑330)
Social Enterprise (BUS-462)
Discover how to design and launch a social enterprise. Become an agent of change in your community as you recognize socially innovative opportunities, develop structures, and raise funding. Measure the impact of your sustainable social venture.
Not-for-Profit Strategy (BUS-466)
Develop strategies to address a community’s needs, improve organizational performance, and build capacity for NFP organizations. Examine and critically evaluate strategy development and the practice of discernment in times of decision-making and organizational transition. Build capacity in leadership, programs, and resources in order to maintain relevance to your mission.
Prerequisites:
Not-for-Profit Management
BUS‑330
Discover the unique management dilemmas posed by the not-for-profit – or voluntary sector, including faith-based organizations. Learn to make effective decisions about strategic planning; financial and risk management; recruiting, training, motivating, and managing human resources; marketing and communications to the variety of stakeholders served; program evaluation; governance
Not-for-Profit Management (BUS‑330)
