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Experiential Learning
The flagship approach of the Center for Social Value Creation is experiential
learning. Through semester-long engagements students sharpen critical thinking
and teamwork skills while enhancing their resumes. They consult with business
organizations, pitch ideas to start companies, and travel abroad to work in
developing economies.
SOCIAL INNOVATION FELLOWS
The Social Innovation Fellows Program teaches undergraduate students to
recognize opportunities that arise from social and environmental issues. This is
an interactive practicum experience that includes an optional internship and
co-curricular programming aimed at developing skills in the areas of
sustainability, social enterprise/entrepreneurship, impact investing, marketing,
and new media. Students leave the program with a deep understanding of how to
apply their business skills toward issues of social and environmental
importance. To learn more and to apply, visit the Fellows Program page on
UNet.
MBA SMITH EXPERIENCE, SOCIAL VALUE CREATION
The Smith Experience is six credits of experiential learning that starts in the
spring semester of the Smith MBA student’s first year. In the area of social value
creation, students may elect to participate in the Sustainable Systems Practicum
or the Social Venture Practicum. To learn more about these courses,
visit our Course
Listings page.
CHANGE THE WORLD.ORG NON PROFIT CONSULTING
The Center for Social Value Creation has partnered with Grassroots.org,
harnessing the expertise and enthusiasm of business school students to benefit
nonprofit organizations. With support from Make Change! Trust and led by the
University of Maryland, the ChangeTheWorld.org Consulting Program matches
students with nonprofits around the country, combining capacity-building
consulting services with hands-on learning experiences. The ChangeTheWorld.org
program is an extracurricular, resume-building, non-credit offering for
part-time MBA and undergraduate business students. Learn more about becoming a
social venture consultant at
ChangeTheWorld.org.
PITCH DINGMAN : SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP (PD:SE)
Pitch Dingman: Social Entrepreneurship (PD:SE) is partnership of the
Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship and the Center for
Social Value Creation. On the First Friday of every month one Social
Entrepreneurs in Residence (SEIRs) from the Center for Social Value Creation
will be available from 11 AM to 1 PM to offer expert feedback to students and
alumni who wish to pitch their social impact business ideas. Students who
participate in PD:SE are eligible to compete for prize money at the Social
Enterprise Symposium (March 1, 2013). Pitch sessions are held in 15 minute
increments in the Dingman Center (2518 Van Munching Hall). Please reserve your
spot in advance. For more information, contact
Guillermo Olivos. Fall Semester
PD:SE Dates include September 7th, October 5th, November 2nd, December 7th, and
Friday, February 1st, 2013.
GLOBAL FIELD PROJECTS
The center is pleased to offer unique opportunities for social change around
the world, including projects in developing countries like Burkina Faso, Honduras
and Ethiopia. Through partnerships with the Smith School’s Office of Global Programs,
the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), and
Engineers
without Borders, you will gain academic credit while developing innovative business
skills.
Upcoming global field
projects include:
- USAID-Facilitated Consulting in Sri Lanka, Summer 2012
Contact: Guillermo Olivos
- Social Entrepreneurship In Thailand, January 2013
Faculty: Melissa Carrier
- Microfinance in Nicaragua, January 2013
Faculty: Sue White
Have an idea for a project? We'll help you make it happen.
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