The PhilD program courses are designed to be completed in sequence. The courses are online, asynchronous with optional live meetings on zoom. Access the full IU Indianapolis academic calendar here.
Year 1 (18 credits)
Fall Semester - August - December
1.The Landscape of Philanthropy
2.Philanthropic Leadership Practices
Spring Semester - January - May
3.Cultivating Generous Societies
4. Philanthropy, Justice, and Ethics
Summer Semester - May - August
5. Data for Good
6. Applied Philanthropy Project I
Year 2 (18 credits)
Fall Semester - August - December
7. The Art & Science of Synthesis
8. Philanthropy in Practice
Spring Semester - January - May
9. Philanthropy, Practices, & Policies
10. Community Collaboration, Power, Politics and Philanthropy
Summer Semester - May - August
11. Philanthropic Leadership Case Study
12. Applied Philanthropy Project II
Year 3 (12 credits)
13 – 15. Project research, writing, and presentation