SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP at UVA
An award-winning, pan-university program that supports students who want to challenge the status quo and lead positive change through social ventures, policy, and community work.
The minor and related classes and programs are open to any undergraduate student at UVA from any school and any major.
At a Glance
Founded in 2011, Social Entrepreneurship at UVA weaves together classes, the Social Entrepreneurship minor, and immersive experiences for students who want to build ventures that address real-world challenges.
Available to Current UVA Undergraduates in any School
Part of the Pan-University Entrepreneurship Minor
Core and Capstone Coursework based in the Batten School
Pan University Program of Social Entreprenurship
Social Entrepreneurship at UVA prepares students to understand complex social problems and to design ventures that can make a measurable difference. The program brings together classes, the Social Entrepreneurship minor, and a range of experiential learning opportunities. Students learn core concepts and then apply them through projects, fellowship,s and venture work.
Study models for social and environmental impact and sustainable business.
Work with partners and communities through project-based courses and programs.
Explore options to launch a venture or join mission-driven organizations after graduation.
Social Entrepreneurship Minor
The Social Entrepreneurship minor is one of three concentrations within the Entrepreneurship minor and is available to students from any major who meet the prerequisites. It gives students grounding in:
Entrepreneurship
Impact Investing
Global Development
Program Leadership
Christine Mahoney
Chief Innovation Officer
Professor of Politics and Public Policy
Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy
University of Virginia
Website: www.christinemahoney.org
Equity-based Leadership