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Students are required to complete 4 compulsory courses, 4 elective courses, and a capstone project (equivalent to two courses) in order to receive the MSocSc (NPM) degree.

Compulsory Courses
MNPM7001Public Governance, Structure and Dynamics of the Nonprofit Sector in Greater China (6 credits)
MNPM7002Foundations of the Nonprofit Sector in Comparative Perspective (6 credits)
MNPM7003Managing Nonprofit Organisations: Issues, Tools and Challenges (6 credits)
MNPM7004Performance Measurement, Assessment and Programme Evaluation (6 credits)
MNPM7013Capstone in Nonprofit Management (12 credits)
Elective Courses* (Select 4 out of 8 Courses)
MNPM7005Strategic Management of Nonprofit Organisations (6 credits)
MNPM7006The Law, Nonprofit and Philanthropy (6 credits)
MNPM7007Talent Management and Strategic Leadership for Nonprofit Organisations (6 credits)
MNPM7008NGO Board Governance (6 credits)
MNPM7009Philanthropy: Impact, Strategic Engagement and Community Support (6 credits)
MNPM7010Fund Development and Financial Management for Nonprofit Organisations (6 credits)
MNPM7011Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation (6 credits)
MNPM7012Brand Building and Social Marketing (Professional Practicum) (6 credits)
MNPM7014Organizational analysis and strategic development in changing context (6 credits)
MNPM7015Current Topics in Nonprofit Management (6 credits)
MNPM7016Working Toward Sustainable Development Goals Through Experiential Learning (6 credits)
MNPM7017Nonprofit Management Programme Internship (6 credits)
MNPM7018Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG): The Opportunities for Nonprofits (6 credits)

* Not all elective courses will necessarily be offered in a given year. Emerging issues will be embedded in elective courses to enrich nonprofit knowledge.