Program Overview:
Not-for-profit associations vary in size from small, community-oriented organizations to large organizations whose scopes range from health and welfare to religious, educational research, social or professional purposes.
Not-for-profit organizations are generally managed by dedicated individuals who strongly believe in the mission of their organizations. Some hold these positions as a result of volunteer activities; some are from for-profit environments; some pursue association management careers as a first and continuing career choice. Although how they arrive to work in this field may be different, they do have some common ground: they usually have not been trained specifically for all aspects of association management, and they have few opportunities for training in structured, relevant academic programs.
Program Contacts:
To email the Coordinator of the MBA Program,
Dr. K. Michael Mathews, Business Administration
Program Webpage,
Not-for-Profit Management C.A.S.
Program Requirements:
The 15-credit curriculum in Not-For-Profit Management offered through The College of Saint Rose provides prospective managers with both a theoretical and practical understanding of all aspects of managing an organization. Successful completion of the program prepares the participant for the Certified Association Executive comprehensive examination sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives. (Please contact the American Society of Association Executives for additional requirements that must be satisfied prior to taking the exam.) The program has been designed to cover five major content areas identified by the American Society of Association Executives:
- Governance and Structure
- Leadership Processes
- Management and Administration
- Internal and External Relations
- Programs and Services
This is a part-time, non-degree-granting certificate program with no elective courses. The minimum length of time to complete the program is one calendar year including fall, spring and summer sessions. A minimum of 12 credits must be taken at The College of Saint Rose. Courses will be offered primarily during the evenings with the possibility that some weekend courses may be scheduled.
Total Credits Requirements: Certificate in Not-for-Profit Management (15 Credits)
| MBA 531 | Not For Profit Accounting | 3 |
| MBA 582 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MBA 635 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| MBA 684 | Fundraising & Grant Writing | 3 |
| MBA 685 | Strategic Management-Not-for-Profit | 3 |
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Course
| MBA 685 | Strategic Management-Not-for-Profit | 3 |
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs are fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
The specialized accrediting agencies noted below are recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation: The School of Business at The College of Saint Rose, inclusive of its degree programs at the bachelor’s and master’s level, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
General Admission Information
Eligibility for admission to The College of Saint Rose graduate programs is typically based upon the following minimum requirements:
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Submission of a completed application and a Statement of Purpose of approximately 300 words detailing the applicant’s goals for graduate study.
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Evidence of the possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution through submission of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
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Academic and professional qualifications for graduate study, as indicated by two letters of recommendation.
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A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), overall and in the undergraduate major.
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Other admission criteria specified by academic programs such as submission of resumes, writing samples, portfolios, test scores, and participation in interviews or admissions workshops.
Applicants to The College of Saint Rose are responsible for completing their applications by submitting all required components. Prospective students may wish to visit our website for online application options and downloadable forms.
See Graduate Admissions section for more information.
Financial Aid
The College of Saint Rose has long been committed to the premise that a quality education should be within the reach of qualified students. To this end, the College serves its student body through a comprehensive program of federal, state, and institutional financial aid. While the basic responsibility for financing education lies with the students and their families, scholarships, loans, and/or assistantships can supplement insufficient family resources. The amount of aid available through the College is limited and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. All financial assistance from the College is subject to adjustment if the recipients are later granted aid from other sources. Financial aid awards are contingent upon students’ maintaining good academic standing and satisfactory academic progress.
See Financial Aid section for more information.
Additional Not-For-Profit Admission Information:
Admission Requirements for the Not-For-Profit Management Program
At a minimum, an applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Applications require a statement of purpose, current resume and all academic transcripts. Normally, the minimum admission requirement is an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. However, if the overall undergraduate GPA is lower than 3.0, additional information such as the Graduate Management Admissions Test scores may be requested.
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