Overview

The Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership degree (MPNL) from Carleton University is designed for both full-time students who aspire to be change-makers in this field as well as for experienced professionals studying part-time for professional development.

The program begins in July with an intensive summer institute and may be taken at a distance in a hybrid format or on campus. We also offer a shorter graduate diploma geared at working professionals and a professional entry master’s with reduced program requirements for those who qualify.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MPNL program will be innovators, leaders and makers of social change. Students can tailor the program for leadership positions in nonprofits, charities and social enterprises; advocacy organizations and international NGOs; grantmaking foundations; resource development and fundraising in universities, hospital foundations and other nonprofits; governments that develop policy or collaborate in service delivery with the nonprofit sector; and financial institutions and other corporations working on corporate social responsibility and impact investing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philanthropy

Policy and Legal Environment

Finances for Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector

Governance and Leadership

Organizational Development

Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 20 months
Part-time
- 40 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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86

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Credits

6 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership View 6 other Masters in Corporate Social Responsibility in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree, with a wide variety of disciplines with an average of B+ or higher. Mid-career applicants with a minimum of seven years working experience in the nonprofit/philanthropic sector will also be considered.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24473 CAD / year

≈ 24473 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10106 CAD / year

≈ 10106 CAD / year

Additional Details

Ontario Tuition Fee: 8338 CAD per year

Living costs

Ottawa

Canada

1168 - 1925 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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