Executive Master of Nonprofit Administration (EMNA)
Highlights
Improve your business acumen, improve the world.
As a student in the EMNA program, you will earn a degree from a nationally ranked school of business and acquire insights and strategies to expand the impact of any nonprofit organization with which you choose to work.
Nationally recognized faculty
For 70+ years, Notre Dame has been training non-profit professionals, elevating their skills and empowering them to lead boldly in their organizations. Learn from nationally recognized faculty through the perennially ranked Mendoza College of Business.
Blend of online and in-person courses
With a blend of online and in-person courses, you’ll have the best of both worlds: the flexibility to earn a degree on your own terms—and the opportunity to take classes on one of the country’s most iconic campuses. The summer session on Notre Dame’s campus is a valuable opportunity for cohort-based learning and connection. Engaging in face-to-face discussions will enhance your experience in the hybrid program, bringing new energy to your online coursework. This time allows you to build meaningful relationships with classmates and faculty—connections that will support and inspire you throughout your career.
EMNA Field Project
Through the EMNA Field Project, you’ll develop self-direction and leadership skills by implementing solutions in support of your current employer. This course serves as the capstone experience for students in the Master of Nonprofit Administration program. It builds on a foundational understanding of nonprofit theory and principles with the focus on developing a collaborative project that supports the nonprofit field while allowing students to expand their skill sets through classroom learning and research. Designed to strengthen leadership and nonprofit practice, the course takes a nontraditional approach, giving students autonomy over their learning and course structure.
Learn more about the student experience from current Executive MNA students & alumni:
What You’ll Learn
You’ll start as a cohort on Notre Dame’s campus the first summer, then take fall and spring courses online. A total of 10 weeks of campus classes across 2-5 summers is required; Begin the first summer with two or four weeks of curriculum.
Through courses like Board Relations and Management, Financial Management and Fund Development, you’ll acquire insights and strategies to expand the impact of the work you do every day.
Finally, through your capstone EMNA Field Project, you will apply the lessons you’ve learned in the program toward solving real business needs within your nonprofit organization.
Explore our current curriculum and course offerings:
Faculty Spotlights
Teaching Professor and the St. Andre Bessette Academic Director of the Master of Nonprofit Administration Courses Include: Field Project, Directed Readings, and Intersection of Business & Nonprofits
Associate Dean for the Undergraduate and Specialized Master’s Programs, Teaching Professor Courses Include: Economics
Assistant Department Chair, Director of Undergraduate Studies in the ITAO Department, Teaching Professor Courses Include: Decision Analysis & Statistics
Adjunct Assistant Teaching Professor Courses Include: Fund Development, Board Relations & Management
Career Development
Take your career to the next level, and serve a greater good.
According to The Financial Times, Mendoza’s Global Alumni Network ranks #4 in the world.
Enhance your sphere of influence by connecting with experienced nonprofit classmates who share your desire to do meaningful work. Grow in and out of the classroom with faculty passionate about and dedicated to nonprofit management.
More than 90% of students are employed full-time and have access to alumni job postings.
Our experienced team provides coaching and support as you explore new career paths, navigate career transitions, and prepare for career advancement.
Leverage platforms like Irish Compass to connect with Notre Dame’s expansive nonprofit leadership network. Engage in meaningful connections, exchange insights, and access valuable guidance to support your career growth and amplify your impact.
Your professional community extends far beyond campus. As part of one of the world’s most engaged alumni networks, you’ll connect with over 144,000 Notre Dame graduates, including leaders in the nonprofit sector who are committed to making a difference. We’ll help you identify and engage with fellow alumni who share your passion for social impact, fostering relationships that can open doors, drive collaboration, and amplify your mission.
“Professionally, there is such a wide variety of experiences in the program, it is wonderful to be able to send an email, text, or pick up the phone and call someone who you know has the background you need. Sometimes you just need another touchpoint, and this program provides it. ”
Jen Armson-Dyer | EMNA 2023 Cohort
EMNA Voices
Hear from the EMNA community featuring insights about life as a student, experiences that shape your Mendoza journey, and the impact a EMNA degree can have on your career.
