ADVANCED MANAGEMENT OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

The course is part of the theoretical and professional academic program of the Master's degree in International Management. It examines the management and governance of nonprofit organizations from an interdisciplinary perspective. Through the analysis of case studies of real-world organizations, it explores the challenges associated with the particular organisational and institutional context of the so-called ‘third sector’ and its recent transformations, developing students' analytical and critical skills.

Students will learn to adopt different social science perspectives on nonprofit organizations, to apply some key management tools typical of this 'sector', and to appreciate the merits and limitations of managerial tools across a diversity of settings.

No prerequisites are required.

Actors and boundaries of the third sector. The rise of the NPO. Strategic Management in NPOs. Management Control tools. Performance measurement. Accountability & Governance.

Helmut K. Anheier & Stefan Toepler (2022). Nonprofit Organizations: Theory, Management, Policy. 3rd edition (selected chapters). E-book available for free to Ca' Foscari staff and students: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9780429299681/nonprofit-organizations-helmut-anheier-stefan-toepler

Additional readings will be made available on the Moodle page of the course.

Students will be assessed on:
- The understanding of the main themes, concepts, theories and empirical elements addressed in the course;
- The ability to clearly discuss these key elements by demonstrating mastery of reasoning;
- The ability to apply concepts and theories to concrete cases;
- The ability to critically address questions and problems.

Assessment will be based on a written in person examination lasting 90 minutes as well as optional group work.

written

The lecturer has a duty to ensure that the rules regarding the authenticity and originality of exam tests and papers are respected. Therefore, if there is suspicion of irregular conduct, an additional assessment may be conducted, which could differ from the original exam description.

Regardless of attendance mode:

A. Scores in the 18-22 range will be assigned in the presence of:
Sufficient knowledge and understanding of the course program;
Limited ability to apply knowledge and formulate independent judgments;
Sufficient ability to communicate using the appropriate technical language of the subject.

B. Scores in the 23-26 range will be assigned in the presence of:
Fair knowledge and understanding of the course program;
Fair ability to apply knowledge and formulate independent judgments;
Fair ability to communicate using the appropriate technical language of the subject.

C. Scores in the 27-30 range will be assigned in the presence of:
Good to excellent knowledge and understanding of the course program;
Good to excellent ability to apply knowledge and formulate independent judgments;
Good to excellent ability to communicate using the appropriate technical language of the subject.

D. Distinction will be awarded in the presence of outstanding knowledge and applied understanding of the program, excellent judgment skills, and exceptional communication abilities.

The course will alternate between lectures (with interactive components) and case discussions in which students will be invited to present their work in groups.

Office hours: please check the lecturer's webpage.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Poverty and inequalities" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development