Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship Undergraduate Certificate
The Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship Certificate program is open to undergraduate and graduate students and equips students with the latest tools and approaches to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Together, the four courses in this majority-online program will enable students to deeply examine a social or environmental problem of their choice and design a new business, nonprofit organization, or internal program to address that problem.
Throughout the program, students will be mentored by experienced PSU faculty, learn from practicing social entrepreneurs, work with peer mentors, and interact with leading experts. Courses can be taken in any sequence, with permission. With a focus on leadership and purpose, Impact Entrepreneurs guides students through a transformational learning experience.
Certificate Requirements
Undergraduate Certificate Requirements
| Mgmt 421 | Design Thinking for Social Innovation | 4 |
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| ETM 356U | Introduction to Human-Centered Design | 4 |
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| Mgmt 422 | Money Matters for Social Innovation | 4 |
| Mgmt 423 | Storytelling and Impact Measurement for Social Innovation | 4 |
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| Mgmt 409 | Social Innovation Practicum | 4 |
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| Mgmt 310 | Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development | 4 |
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| SySc 342U | Systems Thinking for Social Change | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |