Social Innovation
Why pursue a social innovation minor at North Central College?
Social innovation is the process of developing creative solutions to complex social or environmental challenges which are more effective, efficient, sustainable or just than current solutions. Using the design thinking methodology, a social innovation minor will equip students in any field of study with the skillset to create meaningful, lasting social impact.
Social Innovation Minor
Social Innovation is the process of developing creative solutions to complex social or environmental challenges which are more effective, efficient, sustainable or just than current solutions. Using the design thinking methodology, a social innovation minor will equip students in any field of study with the skillset to create meaningful, lasting social impact.
For additional information and courses in this program, see .
A minimum of 20 credit hours, including:
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LEAD 100 - Design Thinking for Social Impact
LEAD 100 - Design Thinking for Social Impact
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LEAD 200 - Social Innovation
LEAD 200 - Social Innovation
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LEAD 300 - Social Entrepreneurship
LEAD 300 - Social Entrepreneurship
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LEAD 494 - Capstone: Applied Leadership
LEAD 494 - Capstone: Applied Leadership
One of the following:
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LEAD 370 - Marketing for Social Impact
LEAD 370 - Marketing for Social Impact
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LEAD 380 - Finance and Law for Social Impact Business
LEAD 380 - Finance and Law for Social Impact Business
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LEAD 400 - Social Impact Measurement
LEAD 400 - Social Impact Measurement
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BUSN 462 - Sustainability Performance Measurement
BUSN 462 - Sustainability Performance Measurement
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