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A Program Officer is an integral part of a foundation or nonprofit organization who manages projects and oversees budgets. Their role is to develop program initiatives and project outlines, oversees funds and budgets, form relationships with other organizations, and generate program reports. Their responsibilities are to analyze and troubleshoot program challenges, manage and monitor grants, plan and execute program activities, conduct program reviews, and prepare reports for management.

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  • Master of Science (m.sc.) in Animal Sciences
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    Avg. Duration:15 monthsAvg. Fees:$33,885Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in History
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,316Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Degree in Environmental Management
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    Avg. Duration:18 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,915Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Journalism
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,326Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Degree in Public Health
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    Avg. Duration:18 monthsAvg. Fees:$27,471Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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3.2 years
$79K
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3.24 years
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3
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