Social Entrepreneurship Certificate

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Turn Purpose Into Impact

The Social Entrepreneurship Certificate prepares students to lead and innovate in mission-driven organizations that create real social change.

Students gain critical skills in strategy, leadership, and ethical decision-making, while learning how to build thriving, sustainable organizations. This program equips graduates to turn passion for social good into practical change in their communities and beyond.

Why should students consider this certificate?

  • Gain leadership and innovation skills tailored to social impact organizations.
  • Learn to think strategically and act ethically in real-world contexts.
  • Build a toolkit to help create sustainable, mission-driven change.
  • Stand out to employers and grad schools with a future-focused certificate.
  • Perfect for students passionate about making a difference—locally and globally

Coursework

18 credit hours:

  • Required courses (6 credit hours)
  • Skill-based course (3 credit hours)
  • Experiential Learning (3 credit hours)
  • Two courses related to a theme (3 credit hours)

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Contact

  1. Avatar for Tim Turnquist
    Assistant Professor of Practice School of Global Integrative Studies University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Work
    Address
    OLDH 816
    Lincoln NE 68588-0368
    Phone
    Work 402-472-2411 On-campus 2-2411
    Email
    s-tturnqu1@unl.edu