Become a Leader in Governance and Management with a Certificate or Degree in Public and Non-Profit Administration!
Public and Non-Profit Administration
CSM’s Public and Non-Profit Administration program helps develop managers and leaders to advance the common good and effect positive change in all levels of government (local, state, and federal) and non-profit organizations.
Career and Transfer Opportunities
Graduates of our program have multiple career and transfer options within Public and Non-Profit Administration. Public and Non-Profit Administration professionals work for government – local, state, and federal – educational institutions, the private sector, non-profit organizations, the foreign service, and non-governmental organizations. In the SF-Peninsula region alone, there are over 16,000 employment opportunities related to Public and Non-Profit Administration (COE, 2022).
Our graduates also have the opportunity to transfer to 4-year colleges and universities within the Bay Area, across California and the United States, or internationally to further their studies and pursue a Bachelor of Public Administration, Bachelor of Arts/Science in Management, or related degree.
Why Choose Our Program?
- Study the fundamentals of Public and Non-Profit Administration and start on your path towards a bachelor’s degree for a fraction of the cost of tuition of other programs.
- Upskill your credentials to change careers or make yourself more competitive in the job market
- Flexible Schedules with both online and evening class options
- Low cost tuition and opportunities for free tuition for qualified applicants.
- Graduates can enter the local/regional workforce or transfer to a 4-year University
- Financial aid is available
In-Demand Skills
With a certificate or associate degree in Public and Non-Profit Administration from CSM, you’ll get the skills and training you need to pursue a fulfilling career within the governmental and non-profit sectors.
Develop high demand industry skills such as:
- Leadership and Management
- Critical thinking, research, and communications skills
- Organizational Ethics
- Diversity and Cultural Competency in Management
- Project Management
- Understanding of Government and Non-Profit Systems and Organizations
| Requirements | Dept. Name/# | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required Core (33-34 units) |
ACTG 121 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| PNPA 100 | Foundations of Public Administration | 3 | |
| BUS 401 | Business Communication | 3 | |
| or | |||
| COMM 115 | Survey of Human Communication | 3 | |
| or | |||
| COMM 150 | Intercultural Communication | 3 | |
| BUS 123 | Business Statistics | 3 | |
| or | |||
| CIS 124 | Foundations of Data Science | 4 | |
| or | |||
| MATH 200 | Elementary Probability and Statistics | 4 | |
| MGMT 100 | Introduction to Management | 3 | |
| PLSC 100 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 | |
| or | |||
| PLSC 200 | National, State, and Local Government | 3 | |
| or | |||
| PLSC 310 | California State and Local Government | 3 | |
| MGMT 104 | Leadership Theory | 3 | |
| ACTG 164 | Government and Nonprofit Accounting | 3 | |
| MGMT 220 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | |
| PNPA 101 | Foundations of the Non-Profit Sector | 3 | |
| MGMT 265 | Project Management | 3 | |
| PNPA 102 | Ethics in Public Administration | 3 | |
| Required Total 33-34 major units + GE and Electives to reach 60 units for an associate degree. | |||