Cambridge Judge Business School Master of Studies in Social Innovation
FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS IN SOCIAL INNOVATION. A part-time programme designed for practitioners in the business, public and social sectors who wish to lead innovative solutions to pressing social issues.
Programme overview The Master of Studies (MSt) in Social Innovation is a part-time graduate programme, which welcomed its first cohort of students in autumn 2016. The programme provides an overview and understanding of social innovation and approaches to address social, cultural, economic and environmental challenges and opportunities. Social innovation is becoming central to the ambitions of the corporate and public sectors as well as the NGO/social sector, therefore the programme examines social innovation within each sector as well as the pressing need to work in collaboration to tackle the ‘wicked problems’ the globe faces. The programme is part-time over two years and includes online delivery and four residentials of a week each in Cambridge – three residentials in the first year and one residential in the second year. Providing an open environment for critical dialogue, the aim is to be highly interactive with workshops, case studies, subject experts, and practitioners engaging in the discussion of key concepts, theories, frameworks, and emerging ideas for creating, developing, and enabling social innovation in the UK and internationally. Participants will complete three taught modules in year one and one taught module, plus a dissertation, in year two. • Module 1: Organising for Social Change • Module 2: Leading Social Innovation • Module 3: Social Innovation in Practice • Module 4: Social Innovation Research • Module 5: Social Innovation Dissertation The dissertation is an important part of the programme and counts for 50% of the final mark. Who is it for? In recognition of the fact that social innovation occurs across all sectors, the MSt is aimed at middle and senior level leaders in NGOs, public bodies and the private sector. Students form a key part of a strategy to engage with individuals and organisations working specifically to develop novel ‘solutions’ to deep-rooted problems of poverty and inequality in both rich and poor countries. Cambridge life Cambridge is a unique and rewarding place in which to study. Cambridge is a beautiful, exciting and dynamic city renowned as home to one of the world’s most prestigious universities and the most successful technology entrepreneurship cluster in Europe. Cambridge attracts top talent at every level. Benefits extend beyond the classroom and job search; an important one being a network of friends of amazing diversity and talent. Every student is a member of one of the 31 Cambridge colleges and becomes an alumnus of the University of Cambridge after graduation. Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation The Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation at Cambridge Judge Business School acts as a platform for research and engagement with social innovators, academia and policy in UK and across the world. Its primary focus is to understand, promote, and engage with social innovators and create and support social ventures and projects.
Applying to the programme We run admission events from September to March. There are also opportunities to meet us to discuss one-to-one your suitability for the programme, either in person or via Skype. Applications must be submitted online via www.ice.cam.ac.uk between September and March. Admission of students into our programme is a rolling process, so we welcome and encourage an early submission. Entry requirements Professional experience: Applicants should have at least two years of work experience (excluding vacation employment and internships during the course of their undergraduate degree). Undergraduate achievement: Applicants should have at least a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent standard from an overseas institution. Some applicants may be advised to take a GMAT. English proficiency: Applicants should have English as native language or IELTS with a minimum overall score of 7.5, with not less than 7.0 in each element, or TOEFL internet-based test (iBT) with a minimum overall score of 110, with not less than 25 in each element, or CAE with a minimum score of Grade A or B (with at least 193) or CPE with a minimum score of Grade A, B or C (with at least 200). Fees and financial support Visit our website or contact the team for current fees. The Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation offers a number of scholarships to MSt in Social Innovation students, including partnering with the 30% Club to sponsor scholarships for women and with colleges to offer subject awards.
Cambridge Judge Business School leverages the power of academia for real-world impact Cambridge Judge Business School is in the business of transformation of individuals, organisations and society. In practice this means that we work with every student and educational and corporate partner at a deep level, identifying important problems and questions, challenging and coaching people to find answers, and creating new knowledge.
For further details about the contents and format of the programme please visit: www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/mstsocialinnovation Contact us on: mstsocialinnovation@jbs.cam.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1223 339052 @CJBSsocinnov facebook.com/cjbssocialinnovation