Innovation in Sustainability and Global Development Practice Precapstone

This course serves as foundational preparation for Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) sustainability and global development practice capstone track candidates, enabling them to conceptualize, structure, and propose a comprehensive plan for their capstone project in the innovation and sustainability field.

Students explore fundamental principles of sustainable product and service design, emphasizing aligning business practices with climate, environmental, health, and social goals.

Additionally, the course introduces the essentials of assessing a regional innovation ecosystem, drafting a compelling business plan, and selecting an appropriate business or social model for start-ups addressing sustainability and global development challenges.

Key focus areas include understanding the architecture and dynamics of regional innovation and sustainability ecosystems, which form the backbone of modern sustainable development practices.

Students gain preliminary insights into the roles and characteristics of innovation investors, including angel investors, venture capital funds, and venture philanthropists.

By the course's end, candidates deliver a detailed, actionable plan for their capstone project, combining creative innovation with practical strategies to foster sustainable solutions worldwide.