Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Minor

General Information

This program is designed for students interested in making a difference. It is particularly suited for those looking at pursuing a career within the area of social entrepreneurship, and become social innovators in their respective fields. Whether they are looking to create or join a socially conscious start-up, or lead innovative projects within a nonprofit organization, the program will provide students with the tools to excel within a socially conscious organization. Through the use of multiple learning methods, students will have the opportunity to develop and cultivate the skills required to address a host of social problems such as social inequality and sustainability.

Admission Requirements

The Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship minor is available to all students in any major program at our university. The minor consists of seven courses or 21 credit hours, which includes four mandatory courses and three elective courses chosen from the list below. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in minor courses is required to successfully complete the minor.

Required Courses

• SOCI 1000U – Introductory Sociology
• SSCI 1300U – Social Problems
• SSCI 2101U – Making a Difference: An Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship
• SSCI 4020U – Leadership and Administration

Elective Courses

Three of:

• COMM 4261U – Online Creator-Entrepreneurs: YouTubers, Influencers, and Streamers
• COMM 4510U – Public Relations: Social Power, Social Media Platforms, and Social Responsibility
• COMM 3410U – Designing Hits: Storytelling in the Digital Age
• COMM 1320U – Public Speaking and Multimedia Presentation for Web 3.0
• CRMN 2030U – Social Control
• CRMN 2031U – Rethinking Justice: Alternative Approaches
• LBAT 2000U – Introduction to Liberal Studies
• LGLS 2500U – Information and Privacy Law
• POSC 3602U – Labour in the Global Economy
• POSC 3800U – Capitalism and Socialism
• POSC 1100U – What is Community?
• POSC 2502U – Community Development and Social Change
• PSYC 2020U – Social Psychology
• PSYC 2060U – Cognitive Psychology
• SSCI 1470U – Impact of Science and Technology on Society
• SSCI 2020U – Issues in Diversity
• SSCI 3300U – Community Connections
• SSCI 4010U – Policy Development

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  NOTE: No more than six credit hours (two courses) can be double counted with the student’s major or minor program. It is the student’s responsibility to check carefully for prerequisites, co-requisites and enrollment restrictions. Students should note that not all courses listed are available each year and all courses have enrollment capacities. Students are strongly encouraged to seek guidance from their Faculty Advisor or the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities to ensure they are meeting all enrollment requirements.