The Challenges and Opportunities of Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Nonprofit Management Education

Abstract

The complex nature of social issues makes interdisciplinary perspectives an important aspect of current research and education. Nonprofit management education posits itself as a ground for interdisciplinary perspectives as they train future nonprofit leaders who would be at the center of the solution for some of these social issues. While nonprofit management education can gain many benefits from interdisciplinary perspectives, the challenges must be considered and recognized. This paper covers some of the opportunities and challenges of interdisciplinary perspectives in nonprofit management education. The paper concludes with some implications and questions about the practicality of interdisciplinary education.