Bridgewater College

What you'll study

The curriculum covers leadership, finance, advocacy, marketing and innovation specific to nonprofit settings. Required courses (30 credits) are:

• MNPM 501: Strategic Management: People, Purpose, and Performance (3 Credits)
• MNPM 502: Nonprofit Governance and Leadership (3 Credits)
• MNPM 503: Nonprofit Economics & Financial Management (3 Credits)
• MNPM 504: Policy, Advocacy, and Social Change (3 credits)
• MNPM 506: Marketing and Communications for Nonprofits (3 Credits)
• MNPM 507: Fundraising and Resource Development (3 Credits)
• MNPM 508: Mission-Driven Organizations in Global Perspectives (3 Credits)
• MNPM 601: Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
• MNPM 602: Impact Measurement and Analytics (3 credits)
• MNPM 603: Capstone (3 credits)

Bridgewater also offers a 12-credit Certificate in Nonprofit Management that can be completed in two semesters and rolled into the full master’s program if desired.

Entry requirements

The published course page does not list specific admission criteria. The program is structured to accommodate both early-career entrants and experienced nonprofit staff, with full- and part-time options and rolling start terms in summer, fall and spring.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for leadership and operational roles across a wide range of nonprofit settings. The program highlights pathways such as volunteer management, finance and administration, grant writing, development and fundraising, resource stewardship, community outreach coordination, social media coordination, program and service delivery, education and training coordination, advocacy and awareness, and general leadership and management. The course page also references broader sector growth cited from the Bureau of Labor Statistics: the nonprofit sector is projected to expand and currently includes more than 1.8 million registered organizations employing over 12.5 million people.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Tuition is stated at $640 per credit hour, with total tuition and fees listed as $21,770 for the program. Bridgewater notes students commonly use federal loans, outside scholarships or employer tuition assistance to support their studies. The program’s flexible pacing and the 12-credit certificate option offer entry points for students managing work and family commitments.