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Master's of Art in Social Innovation

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University of San Diego, San Diego, United States
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01 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Social Policy and AdministrationMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Policy and Administration

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Through a curriculum that emphasizes experiential learning and human-centered design, students learn how to design, implement and manage innovations for social change. Students learn multiple approaches to effectively and sustainably design and implement solutions with a deep understanding of the historical, institutional and cultural factors that drive conflict, injustice, oppression and poverty.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Policy and Administration

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Through a curriculum that emphasizes experiential learning and human-centered design, students learn how to design, implement and manage innovations for social change. Students learn multiple approaches to effectively and sustainably design and implement solutions with a deep understanding of the historical, institutional and cultural factors that drive conflict, injustice, oppression and poverty.

Admission Requirements

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Frequently Asked Questions

In recent years, the need for social change has become increasingly apparent. From addressing systemic cultural perspectives that harm certain minorities or the genocidal ethnic cleansing of Uighurs in China, the need for innovative solutions to social problems has never been clearer. Entrepreneurs are people who have a business idea and build it from the ground up, and those who choose to focus on social issues are known as social entrepreneurs. At its core, social entrepreneurship involves developing and running businesses with the primary goal of solving social problems. Unlike traditional businesses that focus mainly on profit, social entrepreneurship companies engage in activities that foster positive change within communities, addressing root causes of societal issues rather than just the symptoms.
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