Course Details

Social Change Essentials: Methods, Money, and Partnerships
SSIM-957-5
Previously Known as KPPI-957-5
0.5 CR
Elective
PASS / NO CREDIT
Yes (may vary by section)
DESCRIPTION

Social Change Essentials: Methods, Money, and Partnerships (class formerly known as The Business of Social Change) -- How do business, philanthropic and investment practices yield real social results and progress? This course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to influence and lead social impact in business and impact contexts. By the conclusion of this course, each student should have a strong foundation in social impact and social change, including approaches to funding impact, scaling programs and interventions, public- private partnerships, corporate engagement, impact investment decision-making, blended capital, and approaches to intentional impact. This course will serve students well in future experiences in corporate leadership, consulting, board and pro bono service, social impact leadership, social entrepreneurship and beyond.

TRACKS
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Pathway
Social Impact Pathway - Innovation
SCHEDULE SUMMARY
Winter 2025
CH
EV

CH (Chicago)
EV (Evanston)
DayTime
Evening
Saturdays
Popup
PREREQUISITES
None
CONCURRENT
None