“By participating in this program, I can honestly say that I learned a lot about social entrepreneurship, micro-finance, South Africa, and how the world works. I found class discussions very engaging and they often challenged conventional wisdom.”
Stephanie Page, Class of 2011, CBA Finance
The Social Enterprise Institute is grounded in the belief that business can be a powerful tool in helping to alleviate poverty in the developing world by utilizing enterprise-based solutions. We believe we are building the next generation of global business leaders.
Get Involved!
As a student, there are certainly ways to get involved with the Social Enterprise Institute beyond the Field Research Study.
Academics
Students interested in enhancing their academics as social entrepreneurs can take courses offered by the College of Business Administration in Social Entrepreneurship. Learn more →
Volunteerism
Students can take advantage of our domestic volunteer opportunities, by assisting with the Domestic Micro-finance Fund or the Citizen Schools Apprenticeship Program. Learn more →
Activism
Students can join the awareness and action network with other students interested in the area of social entrepreneurship by joining student led organizations such as NetImpact Undergraduate Chapter or the Field Research Study Alumni Group. Both students groups are catalysts for activities and programs offered by the Social Enterprise Institute dedicated to social business and civic engagement. If you are a student group on campus or an organization seeking partnerships with the Social Enterprise Institute’s Domestic Programs or the University wide Urban Engagement Initiative, please contact SEI at sei@neu.edu or NetImpact at netimpactugrad@gmail.com