Social entrepreneurship is a unique approach to economic, social, and environmental challenges facing our society, and combines the passion of a social mission with the power of modern business to enact meaningful change. Historically, London has been a hub for international development work and non-profit organizations with social causes. Today, London is the world’s most multicultural city, and it is home to some of the world’s most prominent social powerhouses: The Young Foundation, Social Innovation Exchange, School for Social Entrepreneurs, and UnLtd, to name a few.
Social entrepreneurship is inherently linked to FIE’s values of inclusivity, ethics and human rights, social and cultural engagement, and sustainability. SE @ FIE students will frame their experience with the British Life & Business course, where the topic of social entrepreneurship will be explored. SE @ FIE students will be able to apply their knowledge of British life and business to a social entrepreneurship-related internship, complemented by internship seminars, which enables students to consolidate and build on their experience of social entrepreneurship in London.
FIE COURSES
SE @ FIE students will take:
- One Key Course
- International Internship Course (IIC) or International Service Internship Course (ISIC)
- 2- 3 Elective Courses
- Select courses that will complement your interests in Social Entrepreneurship such as:
- Or choose from FIE's wide menu of course offerings:
- Arts, Literature & Theater
- Contemporary Britain
- Global Business
- Global Studies
- History & Politics
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Media & Communications
- Peace, Conflict & Social Justice
INTERNSHIP INDUSTRY AREAS
As part of your International Internship Course (IIC) or International Service Internship Course (ISIC), SE @ FIE students will be placed in an internship or service internship at a small-to-medium sized company, organization, or charity in London. Select SE related areas such as:
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Business Management and Administration
- Start-ups and Entrepreneurial Companies
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Environment & Sustainability
- Government, Non-Profit & Grassroots Organizations
- Sustainable & Ethical Businesses
- Social Welfare & Non-Profit Organizations
- Public & Social Charities
- Special Interest Organizations
- Children’s & Youth Charities
- Poverty & Homelessness Initiatives
SERVICE INTERNSHIP AREAS
Students may also choose to have a more service-focused internship placement, called a Service Internship. As part of your International Service Internship Course (ISIC), SE @ FIE students will be placed in an internship or service internship at a small-to-medium sized company, organization, or charity in London. Select SE related areas such as:
TERMS
- Spring or Fall Semester — 15.5 weeks
