Nonprofit Management
The Simmons Master of Science in Management (MSM) with a concentration in Nonprofit Management is designed for professionals from any academic or professional background, including the arts, social work, education, or advocacy. We provide the "business side" of the mission, turning your commitment to social change into the high-level management expertise required to run a thriving organization. Our fully online program is designed to fit your schedule. Benefit from live classes and real-time conversation to deepen your learning and strengthen your connections with faculty and classmates.
At Simmons, we believe doing good requires doing business well. Our program integrates social-sector ethics with elite organizational strategy, moving beyond traditional "charity" to focus on sustainable, systemic impact. You will master data-driven decision-making, ethical fundraising, and inclusive governance, graduating with a practical toolkit to solve real-world problems.
Hands-on Application
Our module-based MSM program is designed to provide learners with relevant understanding and hands-on application of today’s most important business concepts and practices.
- Astrid Sheil, Dean of the School of Management
50+
Years
of preparing leaders in business
25
US Colleges and Universities
Simmons is one of 25 US colleges and universities to receive the first Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose Classification.
100%
Online
Complete your degree or certificate at your own pace.
Tailored Pathways for Leadership
Choose the level of engagement that matches your current career stage.
• MSM in Nonprofit Management: A 34-credit master’s degree combining core business foundations with advanced nonprofit strategy and leadership.
• Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management: A focused, 4-course sequence (12 credits) that provides immediate mastery of nonprofit essentials and is fully transferable into the master’s program.
Mentorship from Leaders Driving Social Impact
You will gain direct access to Simmons alumni who lead nonprofit and public-sector organizations, providing individualized mentorship, strategic insight, and connections that support your advancement in mission-driven, community-focused careers.