1419 - Current Issues in Nonprofit Management
| Instructors: | Dr. Reinhard Millner, Dr. Hanna Schneider |
| Type: | PI |
| Weekly hours: | 2 |
| Members (max.): | 7 |
| Registration period: | 02/08/10 to 02/22/10 |
- Class objective(s) (learning outcomes)
- Knowledge and Understanding - On completion of the course, students will be able to
1. theoretically explain the existence of the nonprofit sector, and to
2. assess the specifics of nonprofit organizations.
3. evaluate current issues and discussions in nonprofit research. - Teaching and learning method(s)
- case studies
class discussions
essay writing
group work
interactive exercises
lectures
student presentations
student-led discussions - In case of restricted admission; selection criteria
- Students should have
interest in nonprofit management issues,
a good command of English,
the ability to fully attend the course, and
the willingness to work in teams. - Criteria for successful completion
- Active classroom participation
Team assignment (presenting a nonprofit management issue and facilitating a discussion on it)
Case Work - Availability of instructor(s) for contact by students
- mailto:reinhard.millner@wu.ac.at
mailto:hanna.schneider@wu.ac.at - Miscellaneous
- Prior reading is recommended, but not obligatory.
Detailed schedule
| Day | Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 03/02/10 | 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM | SR D409 (Rathmayr/Meyer) |
| Tuesday | 03/09/10 | 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM | SR D409 (Rathmayr/Meyer) |
| Tuesday | 03/16/10 | 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM | SR D409 (Rathmayr/Meyer) |
| Tuesday | 04/20/10 | 09:30 AM - 01:00 PM | SR D409 (Rathmayr/Meyer) |
| Tuesday | 04/27/10 | 09:00 AM - 01:30 PM | SR D409 (Rathmayr/Meyer) |
| Tuesday | 05/04/10 | 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM | SR D409 (Rathmayr/Meyer) |
Contents
The course provides an understanding of current issues in nonprofit management from an organization studies and management perspective. Content is research-driven. Through a variety of interactive teaching methods, participants learn to theoretically explain the existence of the nonprofit sector, to assess the specifics of nonprofit organizations, and to apply selected management techniques to NPOs.
| Unit | Date | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02.03.2010 |
Introduction Theoretical background |
| 2 | 09.03.2010 | Nonprofit Sector Theory |
| 3 | 16.03.2010 | Funding, Fundraising and Resources |
| 4 | 20.04.2010 | Selected Topics: Corporate Social Responsibility |
| 5 | 27.04.2010 | Selected Topics: Venure Philanthropy |
| 6 | 04.05.2010 | Selected Topics: Social Entrepreneurship |
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