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The B.I.S in Social Entrepreneurship prepares students to become agents and leaders of social change who will transform communities through innovative startups and existing social enterprises. This joint program between the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and the Robinson College of Business gives students the opportunity to draw on coursework spanning both the entrepreneurship/business and nonprofit worlds. In addition, students are able to choose from a host of courses across the university that relate to different social issues.
Our B.I.S in Social Entrepreneurship was created not only to tackle the most complex problems, but to help students become better employees, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Students in the program are involved in co-curricular activities and internships that will give them experience working in and interacting with current social enterprises, gaining practical knowledge of the field and exposure to the diverse employment opportunities within the discipline. Students will leave this program with the business formation knowledge needed to launch a social enterprise at any point in their career.
Here at AYSPS, we are developing social entrepreneurs. They are the decision makers, leaders, problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and inspiration to others. We encourage students to recognize and practice their role as “change makers,” to develop their own solutions to social challenges while looking to become successful business leaders and creating positive social change.
The B.I.S in Social Entrepreneurship, combined with participation in co-curricular experiences, will prepare students to:
- Describe social, economic, and environmental issues, and their interconnectedness.
- Assess and employ leadership strategies with the intent to benefit others.
- Explain how to incorporate entrepreneurship and management practices into nonprofits, social enterprises, government and for-profit organizations.
- Explain how to invent and implement novel solutions to social needs and problems and to collaborate across disciplines.
- Apply the process of design, start, manage, and lead enterprises that benefit people and the planet in a financially stable way.
- Design innovative and effective public relations and marketing campaigns for organizations and use appropriate research.
- Create and implement evaluation plans that measure effective organizations along with desired outcomes.
- Apply the process of problem solving within startups, nonprofits, government, and business.
Program Admission
There are no admission requirements above the requirements for admission to the University for enrollment in the B.I.S. program with a concentration in Social Entrepreneurship.
Program Financial Information
There are no additional fees other than the tuition and fees charged by the University for enrollment in this program.