Carleton University
Carleton University

1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership

Master's Degree

Program Summary

Canada’s first Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership degree (MPNL) prepares graduates to be innovators and leaders in nonprofits, social enterprises, philanthropic foundations, development offices, and in the governments, financial institutions and businesses that interact with them. It 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.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

77%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

60

Writing

60

Listening

60

Speaking

60

Literacy

130

Conversation

115

Comprehension

135

Production

110

Program Intakes

Open date

June 1, 2025

Submission deadline

December 1, 2025

Open date

June 1, 2026

Submission deadline

December 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

5 term master's degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$123 CAD

Application fee

$23745 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition