Management of Non-Profit Organizations International Relations & Business Program Fall 2018 Semester - San Jose

In this course students develop the necessary skills to manage nonprofit organizations, aiming to fulfill their reason for existence, their mission. Professionals in International Relations must be equipped to be part of these organizations, whether in positions of leadership, or as specialists and consultants. They must possess detailed knowledge of the main aspects for its successful operation. Throughout the course, students will carry out a series of activities to prepare them to lead and be part of the highest levels of these organizations. This is achieved through group discussion, a reflection blog, and by creating and defending the profile of a project seeking funding from a donor, according to the rules for development with effective cooperation. Furthermore, by means of the research report, they will analyze the best practices for fulfilling the mission of nonprofits, by studying this type of organization, at a national or regional level.

Thus, for the future professionals in International Relations, this course not only provides the knowledge of the key components to successfully manage a nonprofit organization, in the midst of today's challenges for international cooperation for development, but also hones their skills in preparing project proposals requiring funding, as well as assessing the performance of these entities, both nationally and regionally.