Interdisciplinary Arts 0121 - Social Entrepreneurship

Through this course the students will develop their own community and world-changing ideas into venture plans, using practical frameworks and principles. Students will learn about social entrepreneurism as a vehicle for change, and the different forms and structures social entrepreneurism can take. Accomplished social entrepreneurs from around the world will share their experiences and perspectives with the class with in-person visits and video sessions, help the students think through their ideas. Students will develop the rigorous critical thinking and partnership skills to develop and test any idea, secure resources, and bring the idea to reality, applicable across sectors. Students will work individually and in teams. Class includes case studies and guest speakers. The course will culminate in a session where students will pitch their ideas to real social impact investors for feedback and support.

Power, Community and Social Justice Independent Work In this course, students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This time includes reading, writing, research, presentation preparation.