Overview

Key features

Nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) provide services to their communities and around the world, often relying on support from volunteers and donors.

By studying this fast-growing field, you'll learn how to optimize operations and increase impact. You'll be able to focus on an area you're passionate about as you prepare for a career in public service or community engagement.

The Northern Illinois University degree is designed to match your interests, with emphases that include advocacy, enterprise, the environment, global engagement and arts and humanities.

A Nonprofit and NGO Studies degree will lead you on a pathway to a career in the nonprofit sector, including rewarding jobs in administration, fundraising or communications.

Potential Careers:

Executive director
Program coordinator
Grant writer
Public relations manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International NGOs and Globalization
Nonprofit and NGO Career Exploration
Nonprofit and NGO Studies Internship
Resources Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofit Boards and Governance
Nonprofits and Community Engagement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Administration View 230 other Bachelors in Public Administration in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted

Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores

A completed NIU application

Official transcripts from all high schools attended

ACT/SAT score (if applicable)

Proof of English ability

Tuition Fee

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International

20462 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10231 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

20462 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10231 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

10230 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5115 USD per semester during 48 months.

Local: $5,115.34 per semester National and International: $10,230.68 per semester

Living costs for DeKalb

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Nonprofit and NGO Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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