NGO 602 - course overview

Online Textbook: Capacity building for local NGOs: A guidance manual for good practice.

Objectives: Develop skills for organizing & managing a Nonprofit NGO.

Overview:
NGO 602 is an intensive course focusing on the development of professional skills needed to manage nonprofit NGOs. Course themes include project, organizational structure, human resources, volunteer, development, funds, fundraising and day-to-day operations management. Online readings introduce basic skills, techniques, issues and case studies. Participants are expected to be active in class discussion, group work and complete a 3-part class project. NGO 602 covers the skills and materials included in NGO 601 but in an intensive 3-day format. Course participants will complete similar assignments - 3 papers and reading packets.

Course work and Evaluation:
Participants will receive a "pass" for the course if they fulfill the criteria for passing: 70% in attendance, satisfactory coursework, class assignments and complete papers and presentations. Class participants are expected to complete readings and/or other course work even if absent.