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Master of Public Administration Degree Online – Non-Profit Leadership

Students who want to become leaders in non-profit organizations should consider the MPA Nonprofit Leadership online program offered at Indiana Wesleyan University. In less than two years, you can learn to make a greater impact in policymaking, leadership, and administrative processes within your public service career.

If you’re wondering what an MPA is, it’s a public administration degree online designed for professionals preparing for executive-level roles in government and non-profit settings. This online MPA degree can help you gain the skills and confidence to lead effectively, manage teams, and create meaningful change across your organization.

Why Pursue My Master’s in Non-Profit Leadership at IWU?

There are several benefits to earning your public administration degree online at IWU. We provide a full system of student support, including tutoring, tech support, and full-time chaplains for spiritual guidance. Online courses are delivered through innovative, interactive technology and include 1:1 faculty support to ensure your success.

Our Christian faculty teach from the same biblical worldview valued on our campus, helping you integrate faith into leadership and service. Plus, we lock in the rate of your tuition once you start the program, so you never have to worry about unexpected cost increases. This makes IWU’s MPA Nonprofit Leadership online program one of the most flexible and affordable paths for working professionals.

What Will I Learn in This MPA in Non-Profit Leadership Program?

Students pursuing the online MPA degree in Non-Profit Leadership will gain a solid foundation in organizational behavior, ethical leadership, and policy development. You’ll learn directly from professors with real-world experience in executive-level public administration and non-profit management.

Courses in the MPA Nonprofit Leadership online program cover practical strategies for governance, fundraising, and strategic planning — all essential to thriving in today’s non-profit sector. The program concludes with a capstone project that combines your academic knowledge with your professional goals, showcasing your ability to lead with purpose and vision.

Learn more about how this public administration degree online prepares you to make a lasting impact in your community and beyond.

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Tuition & Aid

36 Credit Hours

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$590/ Credit Hour

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Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.

Financial Aid Tuition & Fees Info

Applicable fees for resources and services will be assessed throughout the program. Tuition and fees for prerequisites and required elective courses are in addition to the charges shown on the program cost sheet. Your tuition rate will remain the same as long as you remain continuously enrolled in the same program. The estimated cost of attendance is available on the financial aid webpage. Cost sheets may be requested from an enrollment counselor by calling 866.498.4968 or emailing iwuenroll@indwes.edu.

What You'll Study

The curriculum for this MPA Nonprofit Leadership online specialization covers how to:

  • Become a leader who understands how to apply processes for good governance
  • Steer policy processes toward positive outcomes to achieve its intended results
  • Communicate effectively with diverse audiences in global contexts
  • Integrate biblical values into a virtuous and purpose-driven career in non-profit leadership

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Courses in this Program

These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses and prerequisites required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.

POL-521,POL-523,POL-531,POL-533,POL-535,POL-541,POL-543,POL-525,POL-544,POL-536,POL-555,POL-587

After Graduation

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Potential Careers

  • Consulting
  • Local, State, and Federal Government Agencies
  • Military Career Advancement
  • Non-Profit Leadership
  • Public Policy

Work in Various Industries

  • Industries

Program Requirements
  • A baccalaureate degree from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), verified on official transcripts sent by the institution directly to Indiana Wesleyan University.
  • An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher from the baccalaureate degree granting institution at which at least a minimum of 30 hours was completed. If an applicant's GPA is below 2.5, the student may be admitted on a probationary basis, as established by the guidelines of the college.
  • All credits required in the curriculum sequence with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum grade of "C" in each course. A grade of "C-" or below will require the course to be repeated.
  • Overall GPA of at least 3.0 in all IWU graduate work.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required in order to receive a diploma.
Program Requirements
  • Students must successfully complete POL-521 (minimum grade of "C") in order to continue in the program.
  • Students must successfully complete all core and specialization courses prior to taking the capstone course.
Transfer of Credits
  • Credit may be transferred in from a regionally accredited institution (maximum of six hours) for any core or specialization course except for POL-587. The curriculum will be completed in the order established by Indiana Wesleyan University. Indiana Wesleyan University reserves the right to modify the curriculum as necessary.
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Program Requirements
  • Students must successfully complete POL-521 (minimum grade of "C") in order to continue in the program.
  • Students must successfully complete all core and specialization courses prior to taking the capstone course.
Transfer of Credits
  • Credit may be transferred in from a regionally accredited institution (maximum of six hours) for any core or specialization course except for POL-587. The curriculum will be completed in the order established by Indiana Wesleyan University. Indiana Wesleyan University reserves the right to modify the curriculum as necessary.

Take the Next Step

Discover the way ahead and pursue your goal of becoming a leader in a non-profit organization. Contact us today to learn more about this online MPA degree in Non-Profit Leadership — an accredited public administration degree online program that equips you to serve others with excellence through IWU’s MPA Nonprofit Leadership online specialization.

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