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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.