How is the MNO degree different from an MBA?
Both the MNO (Master of Nonprofit Organizations) and the MBA (Master of Business Administration) are managerial degrees, and both impart knowledge and skills. In fact, a number of courses in the two degree programs address the same disciplines (for example, accounting, economics, marketing, and human resource management). The key difference lies in the professional setting in which the knowledge and skills are to be applied. The MBA focuses on preparing students to work in the corporate world, while the MNO prepares students to lead and manage in a nonprofit setting. It emphasizes the special characteristics of nonprofit organizations, such as their focus on mission, legal and tax status, sources of funding, and use of volunteers. Many of the courses within the MNO curriculum provide students with the opportunity to develop applied knowledge and practical experience through direct interaction with nonprofit organizations.
