The Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management and Leadership program is open to applicants who hold a baccalaureate degree in any major from an accredited institution. Applicants are evaluated based on overall strength of the total application package. Prior experience in nonprofits is a plus, but not required.

Entrance test scores (GRE, MAT, GMAT) are not required for admission unless the applicant deems they are instrumental in demonstrating academic promise.

Prospective students should have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Resume/CV. Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae detailing work, educational, professional and volunteer experience.

Goals Statement. Please send a statement/essay of approximately 3 pages in length that outlines your interest in graduate education and a career in the nonprofit sector. A successful
statement reflects your passion for working with nonprofit organizations, describes the impact you hope to make in your career and addresses the following questions:

·Why are you seeking a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management and Leadership?

· What experiences, professional and/or personal, have led you to pursue the MA NML degree? Please outline why the program at UGA is of particular interest to you.

· What are your professional goals regarding work in the nonprofit sector? Please include a brief outline of your areas of interest with respect to both content (ie: environment, arts, human services, etc.) as well as process (ie: grant writing, program evaluation, program management and administration, etc.).

Three Letters of Recommendation (one academic and two from employment supervisor or other director/mentor preferred). Letters are to be submitted online via the Graduate School admissions web site

Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0