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public and nonprofit managEmEnt maJor
If you have many interests and want to be a leader, a career in public or
nonprofit management may be ideal for you. In this major, you learn how to
manage projects, people, money, communications, and structures. In the process,
you gain a multi-layered understanding of the leadership of public and nonprofit
organizations. You'll be on your way to being a part of the solution.
You'll study:
· Project management
· Leadership
· Fund development for nonprofits
· Management theory
· Communications
· Quantitative analysis
· Structure of government, nonprofit, and private organizations
Some Recent Job Titles of Public and Nonprofit Management Alumni:
· Assistant, National Democratic Institute (International Affairs
Division), Washington, DC
· Benefits Specialist, Indiana State Personnel Department,
Indianapolis, IN
· Building Supervisor/Assistant Camp Director/Transportation
Supervisor, Boys & Girls Club, Bloomington, IN
· Coordinator for Combined Federal Campaigns (CFC), United Way of
Monroe County, Bloomington, IN
· Fundraising Staff, the Julian Center, Indianapolis, IN
· Program Assistant, Washington DECA (Distributive Education Clubs
of America), Kirkland, WA
We believe community service is a vital part of the
college experience, and you'll have many chances to
make it a part of your SPEA education: Bloomington's
Wonderlab is just one possible option!
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