Shaping a better society through positive social impact.

The Minor in Social Impact offers students a diverse set of conceptual tools and experiential learning opportunities from the faculties of Arts, Social Sciences, and the Telfer School of Management. The minor goes beyond traditional approaches to “social innovation” and “social entrepreneurship”. It encompasses a broader sense of social impact that includes entrepreneurial activities that aim to create a sustainable and socially-oriented business, as well as creativity for social impact, innovative problem solving, and policy transformation, via informal associations, non-profits and advocacy and human rights organizations.

Why choose to study at the School of International Development and Globalization

The Minor in Social Impact is offered by the School of International Development and Globalization, the largest academic unit specializing in international development in Canada. Its student community and faculty benefit every day from our unique location in the capital of a G7 country, building connections with international organizations and federal departments in Ottawa.