North Park University
Founded in 1891, North Park offers more than 40 undergraduate and graduate programs to over 3,200 students. Graduate programs in business, nonprofit management, education, nursing, music, and theology augment North Park’s traditionally strong undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and social and natural sciences. North Park is a Christian university widely recognized for its principled approach to academics and experienced, nurturing faculty. U.S. News & World Report has regularly named North Park as one of “America’s Best” colleges.
At the University Center
North Park’s University Center offerings are drawn from their School of Business and Nonprofit Management (SBNM) and School of Professional Studies (SPS).
School of Business and Nonprofit Management (SBNM)
The School of Business and Nonprofit Management at North Park University prepares working professionals for career advancement. Five master’s degrees and 16 graduate certificates are available in Grayslake, on Chicago’s North Side, and online. Academic scholarships of 10% to 30% are available for graduate management students who have an undergraduate or graduate degree GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale. Scholarships of 35% are also available for graduate management students who are full time employees of all nonprofit, governmental, and military organizations, as well as former members of the Peace Corps and AmeriCorps.
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Furthermore, graduates from any graduate degree program in the School of Business and Nonprofit Management are eligible to take courses at a 50% tuition discount for the rest of their lives, including courses leading to a second graduate degree. Usually, a second degree may be obtained for less than $11,000.
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For more information, or to schedule a person appointment, please contact Kevin Tribe, Assistant Director of Graduate/Internal Admissions at (773) 244-5761 or email katribe@northpark.edu
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School of Professional Studies (SPS)
North Park’s School of Professional Studies offers a BA degree with majors in business, counseling psychology, criminal justice, digital marketing, location intelligence, and nonprofit management at the University Center. In addition to these majors, courses applicable to the School of Professional Studies major in organizational management and leadership are offered at the University Center in a face-to-face format.
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Schedule a personal appointment with Jose-Jose Palma, Assistant Director of Admissions by phone at (773) 244-4577 or email jpalma@northpark.edu
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Scholarships and Tuition Reductions
North Park University’s scholarships, financial aid, and tuition is specific to your graduate or degree-completion program. Click the link below, and find your area of study to learn more about the options available to you.
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Attend a Virtual Event
Learn about North Park University’s graduate programs from the comfort of your office or home. Attend a webinar, information session, or open house for your area of interest and learn about in-demand programs, admission requirements, financial aid, and more. You don’t want to miss this!
Find an Event and RSVP at www.northpark.edu/openhouse
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Please check North Park’s own website www.northpark.edu for other information sessions that North Park may be holding on its main campus or other Chicago area locations.
Programs Available at the University Center
Degree | Type | Field of Interest | Modality |
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Master in Nonprofit Administration (MNA) | Master's | Business and Information Technology | Online |
MBA - North Park | Master's | Business and Information Technology | Online |
Certificate in Nonprofit Governance | Certification | Business and Information Technology | Online |
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Marketing | Bachelor's | Business and Information Technology | Hybrid |
Certificate in Organizational Development | Certification | Business and Information Technology | Online |
Bachelor of Arts in Nonprofit Management | Bachelor's | Business and Information Technology | Hybrid |
Certificate in Nonprofit Management | Certification | Business and Information Technology | Online |
Certificate in Fundraising Management | Certification | Business and Information Technology | Online |
Certificate in Church Administration | Certification | Business and Information Technology | Online |
Certificate in Leadership | Certification | Business and Information Technology | Online |
Certificate in Conflict Management | Certification | Business and Information Technology | Online |
Master of Human Resource Management | Master's | Business and Information Technology | Online |
Master of Organizational Leadership | Master's | Business and Information Technology | Online |
Certificate in Human Resource Management | Certification | Business and Information Technology | Online |
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration | Bachelor's | Business and Information Technology | Hybrid |
Bachelor of Arts in Counseling Psychology | Bachelor's | Education and Social Sciences | Classroom |