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University of Miami (USA)
Interdisciplinary Degree Program

The University of Miami saw an opportunity to both build upon and galvanize the “Miami Movement,” by creating an innovative offering that prepares students to thrive. Together, we established a new program focused on developing practical skills that students hone through professional and civic engagements. The new degree in Innovation, Technology, and Design is transdisciplinary, accelerated, experiential, and workforce integrated.

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University of Miami (USA)
Interdisciplinary Degree Program

The University of Miami saw an opportunity to both build upon and galvanize the “Miami Movement,” by creating an innovative offering that prepares students to thrive. Together, we established a new program focused on developing practical skills that students hone through professional and civic engagements. The new degree in Innovation, Technology, and Design is transdisciplinary, accelerated, experiential, and workforce integrated.

Zayed University (UAE)
Institutional Transformation Initiative

One of three federally-funded institutions of higher education in the UAE, Zayed University partnered with Minerva Project in June 2021 to design and build the College of Interdisciplinary Studies, the first interdisciplinary program in the Middle East. Minerva consulted on the creation of the new college, with academic programs in Business Transformation, Computational Systems, and Social Innovation.

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Zayed University (UAE)
Institutional Transformation Initiative

One of three federally-funded institutions of higher education in the UAE, Zayed University partnered with Minerva Project in June 2021 to design and build the College of Interdisciplinary Studies, the first interdisciplinary program in the Middle East. Minerva consulted on the creation of the new college, with academic programs in Business Transformation, Computational Systems, and Social Innovation.

USC Annenberg (USA)
Applied DEIA Program

The USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism collaborated with Minerva to create an applied course in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access taken by all Masters students. Managing Complexity in Diverse Organizations focuses on developing relevant perspectives and durable skills, enabling participants to make more informed, equitable decisions with impact in their professional and personal lives.

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USC Annenberg (USA)
Applied DEIA Program

The USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism collaborated with Minerva to create an applied course in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access taken by all Masters students. Managing Complexity in Diverse Organizations focuses on developing relevant perspectives and durable skills, enabling participants to make more informed, equitable decisions with impact in their professional and personal lives.

Esade (Spain)
Innovative Undergraduate Business Degree

Esade School of Business collaborated with Minerva to create a new Bachelor’s degree in Transformational Business and Social Impact. The program integrates Minerva’s foundational curriculum with Esade’s deep subject matter expertise in triple-bottom-line business enterprise through a unique academic program that culminates with students creating a social impact startup as their final degree project. Students learn virtually, on Forum™, as well as on Esade’s innovation campus in Barcelona.

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Esade (Spain)
Innovative Undergraduate Business Degree

Esade School of Business collaborated with Minerva to create a new Bachelor’s degree in Transformational Business and Social Impact. The program integrates Minerva’s foundational curriculum with Esade’s deep subject matter expertise in triple-bottom-line business enterprise through a unique academic program that culminates with students creating a social impact startup as their final degree project. Students learn virtually, on Forum™, as well as on Esade’s innovation campus in Barcelona.

Shenandoah University (USA)
General Education Reform

Shenandoah University is a private, nationally recognized university that blends professional career experiences with liberal education. The university collaborated with Minerva Project to create new innovative hybrid programs that systematically introduce and reinforce durable and transferable skills, complement the high touch student focused experience, and encourage a creative energy for academic evolution and excellence.

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Shenandoah University (USA)
General Education Reform

Shenandoah University is a private, nationally recognized university that blends professional career experiences with liberal education. The university collaborated with Minerva Project to create new innovative hybrid programs that systematically introduce and reinforce durable and transferable skills, complement the high touch student focused experience, and encourage a creative energy for academic evolution and excellence.

KENTECH (S. Korea)
Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Program

The Korean Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), sought a partner with deep expertise in curricula and pedagogy that instill durable skills in problem solving, leadership, communication, and critical thinking to advance the energy industry. Minerva’s expertise, coupled with KENTECH’s existing industry-specific curriculum, led to the development of an interdisciplinary program focused on the learning and mastery of a set of cross-contextual learning outcomes that form the foundation for the rest of students’ undergraduate studies.

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KENTECH (S. Korea)
Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Program

The Korean Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), sought a partner with deep expertise in curricula and pedagogy that instill durable skills in problem solving, leadership, communication, and critical thinking to advance the energy industry. Minerva’s expertise, coupled with KENTECH’s existing industry-specific curriculum, led to the development of an interdisciplinary program focused on the learning and mastery of a set of cross-contextual learning outcomes that form the foundation for the rest of students’ undergraduate studies.

Berkeley Law (USA)
Executive Education Program

The University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, a top-tier law school, partnered with Minerva Project to create Leadership in the Legal Profession. The online executive education course is a unique ten-week program that provides experienced attorneys with the skills they need to manage complex situations and build key professional relationships, in order to move beyond transactional engagements, abilities that are increasingly crucial for success in a legal industry facing massive disruption.

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Berkeley Law (USA)
Executive Education Program

The University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, a top-tier law school, partnered with Minerva Project to create Leadership in the Legal Profession. The online executive education course is a unique ten-week program that provides experienced attorneys with the skills they need to manage complex situations and build key professional relationships, in order to move beyond transactional engagements, abilities that are increasingly crucial for success in a legal industry facing massive disruption.

All of our institutions, and especially our academic institutions, are recognizing that collaboration is where innovation happens. It’s the ability to identify and amplify those intersections which really allow us to do creative and interesting things.”
Willow Bay
Dean
USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

Partner Testimonial: Berkeley Law

Partners in Education Transformation

Higher education is in uncharted waters. We believe collaborative

innovation — focused on improving learning experiences and

outcomes — is the only way forward.

With every partnership, we build hybrid programs that emphasize engagement and impart durable, transferable skills; the same ones sought by employers in every sector. Unifying diverse instructional modalities by centering on skills, allows you to offer your learners both greater flexibility and increased relevance.

Working together, we can transform your institution to better prepare the next generations of leaders, innovators, and global citizens; we can realize the power of education to uplift individuals and improve society.

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Listen to Inside Voices, podcasts of our discussions with visionary education leaders.


Episode I: Julio Frenk, President of the University of Miami

Episode II: Michael Sorrel, President of Paul Quinn College and Cameron McCoy, Provost of Shenandoah University

Episode III: Willow Bay, Dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

The transformation of our undergraduate degrees has already delivered a 28% increase in learning outcomes for students on the new programs, and will produce a new cohort of supercharged graduates ready to drive the UAE forward over the next 50 years.”
Michael Allen
Acting Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Zayed University
Case Study
University of Miami

Our collaboration with the University of Miami drove the launch of their new Innovation, Technology, and Design degree. Read Innovating from Within: The Creation of a New Interdisciplinary Degree for the University of Miami’s Next Century.

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If you are a visionary leader, you need an equally visionary partner.