Admission Requirements:

The Certificate in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership can be pursued concurrently with other graduate programs at the university. In particular, students currently admitted and in good standing in a graduate program at the University of Memphis can enroll in this certificate program.

Applicants must satisfy admission requirements of the Graduate School and receive favorable endorsement from the public administration faculty. Admission will be based on:

1. Applicable test scores (Graduate Record Examination [GRE], Graduate Management Aptitude Test [GMAT], or Miller Analogy Test [MAT]);
2. Undergraduate grade point average;
3. Previous education and/or experience demonstrated via a resumé and two letters of reference;
4. Ability to articulate career goals and education objectives via a personal statement.

Inquiries can be directed to mpa_admissions@memphis.edu.

Program Requirements:

Successful completion of 15 hours of graduate credit. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0.

Other Requirements

1. Elective courses will be selected with the student and their advisor.
2. In order to continue in the program, students must maintain at least a 3.0 Graduate GPA.

Graduation Requirements:

To obtain the certificate a student must complete five of the above-mentioned courses (four major courses and one elective course), with an average grade of 3.0 (B) or higher, for a total of fifteen credits.