The Entrepreneurial Edge: Navigating International Affairs through Innovation

3 units

This course explores the transformative power of innovation and entrepreneurship in addressing global challenges and driving sustainable development. Students will engage with case studies and real-world examples to understand how innovation reshapes industries, societies, and economies. Topics include technology, social entrepreneurship, sustainable practices, and the role of policy in fostering the global good. As global challenges increase, it is essential to develop a mindset of flexibility, creativity, and resourcefulness, traits central to entrepreneurship. The course will include various dynamic guest speakers from around the world, experts in their fields, who will offer valuable insights and real-world perspectives on global innovation. Students will also explore how organizations, governments, and social enterprises scale their ventures, with a focus on collaboration across sectors. The course will equip students with tools to evaluate and measure the impact of innovations in creating lasting, positive change. By the end of the course, students will have gained both a deep understanding of how entrepreneurial thinking and innovation drive global progress, and the skills to lead projects that can make a meaningful impact on the world’s biggest challenges.