Innovative Social Impact Initiative
The Innovative Social Impact Initiative at CEI challenges students to develop the skills and strategies of successful business leaders while inspiring them to become engaged citizens of our increasingly global community. Our students learn to become social entrepreneurs who use business strategies to solve social, ecological and economic problems.
What is Social Entrepreneurship?Courses for Undergraduate & Graduate Students
- GEB 4930 - Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship, Spring
- FIN 6155 - Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship, Fall, Module 2
*Independent Studies, Applied Field Studies, and Internships available upon request
Opportunities for Involvement
Throughout the year, students have the opportunity to get involved in a number of events and activities from the Social Venture Category of the Howard J. Leonhardt Business Plan Competition to the student organization Change the World UF to our High School Summer Program. For further information on these programs please click the links below.
Howard J. Leonhardt Business Plan CompetitionChange the World UF: Student Social Entrepreneurs
High School Summer Program

