BUS-371 Social Innovation and Impact

This course will research various organizations that are engaging in corporate social responsibility. Theories and applications of social innovation both domestically and internationally will be covered, emphasizing the importance of creativity, cross-sector collaboration, interdisciplinary approaches, entrepreneurial activities, and transcultural ethnographic research. The class will include lectures, group discussions, applied projects, guest speakers, and off-site visits to local nonprofit and social entrepreneurial organizations. The content will provide an overarching framework for students to develop the knowledge of the social innovation sector.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

ECN-200 must be completed prior to taking this course.