Tuen Mun, Hong Kong
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English, Chinese
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
Scholarships
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Introduction
The Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (SEIM) is designed for students who are working or aspiring to a career in non-governmental organisations or corporations with a strong social mission. Through this 1-year master programme, students will gain knowledge and skills to address the challenges of innovation and technological changes in today's fast-changing society. Students will not only learn to drive innovation but also how new ventures and enterprises are set up and managed in a sustainable way. Unlike traditional lecture-based master’s degrees, this programme combines both theoretical and practical teaching, allowing learners to gain invaluable hands-on experience and knowledge to become problem-solvers for a better society.
Key Features
Interdisciplinary boundaries (management, business, education, social work, and science and engineering)
- Mixed-mode tuition (lecture, tutorial, seminar, workshop, internship) with extensive experiential learning and hands-on training
- Experienced and professional teaching teams from various backgrounds together with the industry experts
- Comprehensive learning amenities (Design Innovation Lab, OSL Makerspace)
- International and established collaborative network (partners include MIT D-Lab, Mountaintop Initiative Lehigh University, School of innovation and entrepreneurship Guangdong University of Technology, Lingnan Entrepreneurship Initiative)
Sustainable Development Goals
The programme helps to improve employment opportunities, particularly for young people who have ideas to solve questions that matter by providing quality teaching in creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. This programme provides knowledge in different fields of industries with an emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, and humanitarian technology. Moreover, students will get an opportunity to learn about the ideas of sustainable communities and responsible consumption of natural resources and production by the application of creative ideas, entrepreneurial approaches, and innovative management to create a better world.
Ideal Students
Who is SEIM for
The ones who want to make a difference
There are many social, economic and environmental issues in the world that need innovative solutions. Being a social entrepreneur or being part of a social impact organisation means you can find such solutions and bring about positive change.
Launching a successful social enterprise isn’t always an easy job. Most of the world’s most popular social impact businesses – think TOMS, Lush, Ben & Jerry’s and Terracycle – were the result of great solutions, innovative strategies and solid market interest. So, although it is important to have a vision, it’s also important that you understand how to best use your skills and knowledge to proactively turn your idea into a profitable, sustainable long-term business venture.
The ones who want to tap into their creative and innovative mindset
Social entrepreneurs like to think outside of the box and tend to see opportunities where others see obstacles. The MA in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management at Lingnan University lets students’ imaginations run free and put their creative, problem-solving skills to the test. And with the regular consultations and support from subject-matter experts, turning visions into reality has never been more possible.
The ones who want to develop key business skills
Connecting aspirational and creative ideas with business know-how is key to ensuring social impact organisations stay abreast of the latest innovation and trends, and stay financially viable to succeed in the long term. In the MA in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management students delve into the most crucial fields of business and entrepreneurship management as well as new areas of social innovation that have evolved significantly in recent years. These skillsets are not just relevant to social impact organisations – they are 21st-century skills that are relevant and crucial in a variety of industries to help drive innovation and change.
The ones who want to build a strong network
Knowing the right people can lead to exciting collaborative projects, successful professional relationships, and even new job opportunities down the line. At Lingnan University, MA in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management students can connect with esteemed local, regional and international partner organisations. Through various community-based experiential learning projects as well as exchange and internship opportunities, students can make a long-lasting impression on their peers and industry leaders alike and build their foundation of network partners, which is theirs to keep and grow in the many years to come.
The ones who want a purpose-driven career
Whether you have plans for your own social start-up, or you want to be part of an already established social organisation where you drive social impact initiatives, a master’s degree in social entrepreneurship and innovation management will hone your skills in the space of social impact and innovation. The MA in Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management at Lingnan University offers students professional consultations with various social and business experts as well as internship opportunities in different areas. This creates opportunities for both working and recent graduates who want to broaden and better pave their career paths.
Program Outcome
- Prepare students to become problem solvers, leaders and pioneers in social innovation with an entrepreneurial mindset
- Introduce students to the theories and methodologies of innovation management, social entrepreneurship
- Equip students with pedagogies of innovation and humanitarian technology incubation
- Provide students with hands-on experiences and real-world exchange and internship practicums to prepare them for the upcoming career opportunities
Curriculum
Graduation Requirement
All students are required to complete 30 credits to graduate, including 21 credits of Core Course, 6 credits of Capstone Project, and 3 credits from Elective Course.
Core Courses
- Design methods for creative problem-solving and social innovation *
- Sustainable transformation in organisation management
- Entrepreneurial leadership for social startups
- Innovation management
- Globalisation, policy and society
- Comparative Social Policy Research Methods
Elective Courses
- Teaching and learning strategies
- Organisational psychology
Capstone Project
- Design innovation for addressing social challenges *
* 6-credit course
