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The College of Fine Arts has launched two new online certificate programs in Creative Social Entrepreneurship. The programs are offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and focus on the innovative and enterprising aspects an aspiring entrepreneur may need while combining creative practice and the importance of social impact.
The Creative Social Entrepreneurship certificate programs are great options for students and creative professionals looking to expand their knowledge in creative enterprise and social entrepreneurship. Forbes.com cited the growth of entrepreneurs and small business with 12.9 million jobs added in the last 25 years - making it the industry with the highest projected job growth, higher annual salaries, and endless remote and online opportunities.
What is Creative Social Entrepreneurship?
Creative social entrepreneurship is all about combining creative, social, and entrepreneurial practices to improve the economic, environmental, political, and social well-being of society. It integrates the principles of creativity and imagination, social impact, and purposeful entrepreneurship.
6 Key Characteristics of Creative Social Entrepreneurship
- Creative Solutions: Creative social entrepreneurs think outside the box to develop new products, services, or models that address social challenges.
- Social Impact Focus: The primary goal is to create social value alongside economic value in local communities and across the globe.
- Sustainable Models: Creative social enterprises often seek to develop sustainable enterprise models that generate revenue while also achieving social goals.
- Community Involvement: Engaging with the communities is crucial. It’s valuable and important for creative social entrepreneurs to work with community members to understand their needs and co-create social solutions.
- Storytelling and Advocacy: CREATIVITY! Use compelling storytelling to raise awareness, inspire action, and garner support.
- Adaptive and Resilient: Flexibility and adaptability. Be willing to pivot strategies based on feedback and changing circumstances to continue making a difference.
Earn a Certificate in Creative Social Entrepreneurship
This certificate is ideal for students and creative professionals looking to obtain a greater understanding of the creative economy. It’s a great program for someone who is passionate about bridging their creative practices with addressing social issues and ready to take action.
The College of Fine Arts offers a flexible and customizable curriculum that is 100% online and asynchronous. The program is offered in both fall and spring term and can be completed in less time than a degree.
UK Online offers the Creative Social Entrepreneurship program at both the undergraduate level and the graduate level.
Creative Social Entrepreneurship Undergraduate Certificate
Students can complete the Undergraduate Creative Social Entrepreneurship Certificate program as a stand-alone program, or in conjunction with their undergraduate degree program. Students do not need to have a bachelor’s degree to qualify for admission.
Creative Social Entrepreneurship Graduate Certificate
Students can take the Graduate Creative Social Entrepreneurship Certificate program as a stand-alone program, or in conjunction with their graduate degree program. Students must have a bachelor’s degree in any field to qualify for this graduate-level program.
