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Title: Preparing Future Nonprofit Social Enterprise Leaders: A Research-Based Instructional Needs Analysis
Language: English
Authors: Robert W. Adams (ORCID 0009-0006-5817-1154), Barbara L. Nicholson, ChiaKo Hung
Source: Journal of Public Affairs Education. 2025 31(2):125-156.
Availability: Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 32
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Nonprofit Organizations, Public Administration Education, Masters Programs, Administrator Education, College Faculty, Leadership Training, Program Effectiveness, College Curriculum, Entrepreneurship, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: United States, Canada, Europe
DOI: 10.1080/15236803.2024.2366165
ISSN: 1523-6803
2328-9643
Abstract: Nonprofit social enterprises (NSEs) have the potential to alleviate social issues significantly through entrepreneurial means. However, their unique mission and challenges require a distinct type of leadership compared to traditional nonprofit organizations. This leadership model must integrate social work and business management competencies. Unfortunately, research suggests that finding leaders with this combination of competencies can be challenging for NSEs. This raises the question of whether master's degree programs in public administration (MPA) and nonprofit management (MNM) adequately equip students with the necessary competencies to lead NSEs. In response to this question, researchers surveyed MPA and MNM faculty using a 14-item online questionnaire. The results indicate that there are significant gaps in the current curriculum, with neither program placing strong emphasis on NSE leadership competencies. However, MNM programs cover some of these competencies more extensively than MPA programs. The findings suggest curricular and pedagogical improvement opportunities in public and private universities' MPA and MNM programs.
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