Curriculum
The level of knowledge required for practitioners in both fundraising and grantmaking has increased dramatically in recent years.
The M.S. in Fundraising and Grantmaking, with a minimum of 39 credits and a maximum of 41 credits, provides you with the fundamentals of fundraising through a required core curriculum. You first choose a concentration in either fundraising or grantmaking. You then select from a group of seminar-style elective courses in specific subject areas based upon your academic and professional interests. You may choose to focus on areas such as the arts, health sciences, higher education, or politics. Internships in the field provide you with hands-on experience, and continuing education coursework is available to broaden your knowledge and your skills. The program culminates with a capstone project, which involves original research and the writing of a master’s thesis based upon your findings.
*Denotes courses offered through the NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.
Theory and Practice in Fundraising and Theory and Practice in Grantmaking are prerequisites for all other courses in this program. After completion of these courses, students may enroll in other program courses. Students are required to take all of the following courses.
Students select from the following courses to fullfill thirteen to fifteen credits of coursework. Other appropriate courses may be taken with departmental approval.
Students are required to take the following course.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FDGR1-GC1900 | Thesis Research Project | 4.0 |