Master of Social Sciences
Nonprofit Management Programme (MNPM)
EXPLORE PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
DURATION AND FEES
1-year full time
2-year part-time
$206,360/year (Full Time)
$103,180/year (Part-time)
Application Deadline for 2025-2026 Academic Year
Round 1: closed
Round 2: closed
Round 3: closed
Round 3: May 30, 2025 (Part-time)
ADMISSION EVENTS
Information Session:
Date: November 4, 2024
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Venue: Zoom
Date: January 6, 2025
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Venue: Zoom
Director's Message
The Master of Social Sciences in Nonprofit Management programme is designed to train leaders in the nonprofit sector in Asia/Pacific countries, Greater China, and throughout the world. With vibrant economic and social development in the east, there is an active movement in the region where public, private, and philanthropic forces are converging to create shared value.
This curriculum goes beyond the traditional scope of non-profit management to address cutting edge developments in the context of public and social innovations, strategic problem-solving, impact philanthropy, capacity enhancement as well as effective leadership, financial planning, social branding, organizational and social entrepreneurship. This programme will be taught by a strong team of prominent local and international academic experts and practitioners. Graduates of this programme will be equipped with both theoretical knowledge, and practice skills competences for career advancement in the philanthropic field.
Prof. Cheryl Chui
Associate Professor
Department of Social Work
and Social Administration
Director, Master of Social Sciences
in Nonprofit Management
Distinctive Features
The MSocSc (NPM) programme is the first master degree in nonprofit management in Hong Kong to enhance nonprofit developments in the Asia-Pacific area and the world. To train leaders in civil society and particularly the nonprofit sector in Asia/Pacific countries, this programme
Career Opportunities
Career Prospects
Graduates of the Master of Social Sciences in Nonprofit Management (MNPM) programme at HKU are well-prepared for leadership roles in nonprofit organisations, philanthropic foundations, and social enterprises. The programme equips students with the skills and experience needed to excel in diverse career paths, including:
Potential Job Roles:
· Executive Director or CEO of nonprofit organisations.
· Philanthropy Adviser or Consultant.
· Programme Manager or Director in nonprofit organisations.
· Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Specialist.
· Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Specialist.
· Fundraising and Development Manager.
· Volunteer Coordinator or Engagement Specialist.
· Social Enterprise Founder.
· Policy Analyst or Advocacy Specialist.
Key Sectors:
· International NGOs and grassroots organisations.
· Philanthropic foundations and charities.
· Corporate social responsibility (CSR) departments.
· Environmental and sustainability-focused organisations.
· Arts, culture, and education nonprofits.
· Social innovation and entrepreneurship.
Who will Benefit from the programme?
Social and civic organisation
Corporations
Media
Governmental
Welfare
Religious
Professionals from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors who strive to become future philanthropic leaders should apply. The programme will equip graduates with theoretical frameworks, knowledge, and practice skills required to understand complex societal challenges and manage nonprofit and philanthropic issues in their daily work.
