Education
The Marxe School offers a variety of educational programs for students and working professionals thanks to our large concentration of accomplished faculty specializing in nonprofit organizations, international NGOs, and the social sector. We are consistently ranked among best graduate schools for nonprofit management in the United States according to U.S. News. For more information about Marxe School rankings, click here.
Baruch College is widely recognized as one of the best value-for-money colleges in the United States by CollegeNet, Forbes, Money, The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, and Washington Monthly. For tuition information, visit the Bursar’s Office. To apply, click here!
Graduate Programs
Our graduate degree programs are designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals in the New York City area and beyond. Courses are offered in the evenings on campus and many courses are offered online. Students working toward the Masters of Public Administration (MPA) degree can specialize in Nonprofit Management. Students working toward the Masters in International Affairs (MIA) degree can concentrate in International NGOs.
The Marxe School has an outstanding track record of serving current and future nonprofit practitioners in addition to professionals in public service and business. About 60 percent of students from a typical MPA cohort are employed with nonprofit organizations after graduation. Within the MIA cohort, about 40 percent of students are employed with nonprofit organizations. Many students continue to work for their nonprofit employers while completing their coursework. Following graduation, students often receive promotions, transition into new roles, or move to new organizations. For more information about Marxe School alumni employment outcomes, click here.
Undergraduate Courses
Undergraduate students working toward the Bachelors of Science in Public Affairs (BSPA) degree can take courses such as Nonprofit Administration and the Public Affairs Internship. Graduates of the BSPA program work for government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and businesses serving the public interest. The BSPA program also prepares students for graduate school.
Special Programs
The Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management collaborates with numerous partners on important educational and cultural exchange endeavors.
New York Community Trust Knowledge Hub
The New York Community Trust, in partnership with Support Center, curates articles, videos, podcasts and tool kits to keep you inspired and educated. Every two weeks, you’ll find updated content so you can stay informed and up-to-date. Bookmark the Knowledge Hub webpage for easy reference!
New York Community Trust Leadership Fellows
The Leadership Fellows program is a professional development fellowship for nonprofit practitioners supported by the New York Community Trust and the Robin Hood Foundation. It is a unique initiative established in association with the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College and its Office of Executive Programs and the Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management. The program is effectively free for applicants.
The Leadership Fellows program aims to ensure that tomorrow’s nonprofit organizations have the human capital to flourish and advance their missions on behalf of the people of New York City, Long Island, and Westchester. Leadership Fellows are trained and mentored to fill a leadership void left by retiring executives of nonprofits. That gap is especially severe in the New York metropolitan area, which has more than 40,000 nonprofit groups that are vital to the economy.
This 72-hour professional certificate program features:
- A curriculum taught through the lens of real-world issues and trends
- Small group exercises using tools and strategies to address the particular challenges and/or opportunities faced by the nonprofit sector
- Leadership Conversations where fellows connect with nonprofit sector and government leaders
- The opportunity to have a minimum of four 1-hour meetings with a carefully selected mentor affiliated with the fellowshipUpon completion of the program, Fellows will receive an Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership & Management from the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College. More information is available here.
Hagedorn Undergraduate Internships
Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs (BSPA) students have the unique opportunity to gain real-world experience through an internship in the nonprofit sector. Financial support is from the Hagedorn Foundation. Students must have declared the BSPA degree and hold an overall GPA of 3.00 to register for PAF 5452, Public Affairs Internship. Students are required to attend a 3-credit internship class, work 10-hours per week in a nonprofit organization, submit a final report, and make an oral presentation at the end of the semester. Fellows may develop fundraising strategies, conduct research studies, implement projects, or coordinate client activities. A $1,500 award is made upon the successful completion of the job assignment and the final report. Additional information about the program is available here.
U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program
The Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management occasionally hosts current and emerging foreign leaders in the areas of philanthropy, nonprofits, and international NGOs on the Baruch College Campus for the U.S. Department of States’ International Visitor Leadership Program. CNSM affiliated faculty serve as expert speakers. Learn more about the program here.
