UHD Named One of the Best Online Master's in Management Programs
By Sheryl E. Taylor
More than 6,000 programs were analyzed; 68 hours of research using 27 industry experts, hiring managers, current students and alumni were consulted to identify the 2019 “Best Online Master's in Management Programs” in the United States.
UHD's Master's of Nonprofit Management made the list compiled by Online Master's of the nation's 47 best online management programs, even earning the distinction of "Best Multidisciplinary Program."
UHD offers a multidisciplinary master's degree program in nonprofit management, covering every aspect of the field. This program focuses on entrepreneurship, program management, human resources and more to give students the necessary skills to become leaders in nonprofit organizations.
OnlineMasters.com analyzed online programs across the country using methodology based on:
- Academic Quality 40%
- Student success 40%
- Affordability 20%
“We are thrilled to be receiving this recognition,” said Dr. Laila Sorurbakhsh, Director, Master’s in Nonprofit Management Degree Program and Lecturer of Political Science at UHD. “The MNPM program prides itself on being interdisciplinary as our courses in political science, business, and technical communications are tailored to fit the needs of real-world issues. For this reason, UHD's MNPM program is not just ranked in nonprofit management, but in overall online management programs nationwide.”
This ranking complements previous honors for UHD's MNPM program, including a top 5 placement among Nonprofit Management Schools by Best Online Programs and a No. 2 ranking on the list of "Most Affordable Online Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management Degrees" from Affordable Colleges.
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.
U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.
