__University__ 2023-2024 Bulletin

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 421Design Thinking for Social Innovation

4

or

ETM 356UIntroduction to Human-Centered Design

4

 

Mgmt 422Money Matters for Social Innovation

4

Mgmt 423Storytelling and Impact Measurement for Social Innovation

4

  

Mgmt 409Social Innovation Practicum

4

or

Mgmt 310Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development

4

or

SySc 342USystems Thinking for Social Change

4

Total Credit Hours:16