Concentration in Nonprofit Entrepreneurial Management

The nonprofit sector represents one of the fastest growing sectors of the U.S. national economy. The nonprofit sector encompasses many types of mission-driven and results-oriented organizations that increasingly demonstrate innovations in management, leadership, and stewardship initiatives.

Our focus on entrepreneurial management training responds to a growing expectation that nonprofit organizations - whether they be churches, hospitals, other non-governmental organizations (NGO’s), or international governmental organizations (IGO’s) - need to be managed effectively for results and for stewardship of social, economic, and natural capital. In addition, social entrepreneurs are leading the charge on the Triple-E bottom line for investments that demonstrate that they are economically viable, environmentally sound, and socially equitable (and ethical).

In today’s environment, nonprofit management requires a capacity to serve as a good steward of organizational and community values and resources, to lead and work with people effectively, and to manage well through the requisite skills of financial, personnel, and project management. Through these enhancements we equip our students with the skills to be successful in their leadership and management roles.

The Nonprofit Entrepreneurial Management concentration provides the theory and practice for managing and leading nonprofit organizations to achieve innovation, effectiveness, and sustainability in the stewardship of social, economic, and natural capital. The program serves reflective practitioners who seek to do good and to do well in these endeavors. Please see the section on Curriculum for information about specific course offerings.

Concentration in Health Services Administration

Health care services and health care management are among the strongest employment fields in the Shenandoah Valley, as well as nationally. Retiring baby boomers and the rising average age indicate an increased demand for health care and retirement services. The growing demand calls for innovative leadership in health services administration in all sectors of health care. Future leaders face challenges of meeting an organization’s goals and providing adequate services.

The Health Service Administration concentration supports innovative delivery of services across a broad spectrum of health providers from church-related organizations to community-based organizations. The program serves practicing health care providers who desire to earn a graduate degree. . Please see the section on Curriculum for information about specific course offerings.