Social Innovation, M.A.
The Professional Master of Arts in Social Innovation (PMASI) is designed to prepare individuals to foster and lead innovation throughout their organizations, businesses, and communities in ways that impact daily operations and strategic goals.
The program trains students to critically examine and address complex social problems such as childhood hunger, illiteracy, domestic violence, air pollution, food deserts, contaminated drinking water, poverty, and homelessness.
Intakes
- Jan
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Visa Process
30 Days
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduates can expect to be employed in the following industries:
- Education
- Government
- Health and human services
- Non-profit organizations
- Sustainable energy
- Urban planning
PSW Opportunity
12 to 36 months (OPT duration depends on the major studied).
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
In addition to Grand Valley's admission requirements, all students seeking a M.A. in Social Innovation must also meet the following:
- A Grade point average of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework.
- Submitting a GRE score is not required. However, applicants who have neither a 3.0 GPA for the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework or five years of professional experience may consider submitting a GRE score to strengthen their application.
- A personal statement of career goals and background experiences, including an explanation of how this program will help achieve educational and professional objectives.
- Recommendations from at least two individuals who are in positions to attest to the applicant’s successful completion of the program.
- An official transcript from each undergraduate and graduate institution.
- TOEFL test scores (Test of English as a Foreign Language), or IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) for applicants whose native language is not English. The following minimum scores are expected: TOEFL is 80, IELTS is 6.5, and MELAB is 77.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
24156 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 12000 USD
Application Fee: 30 USD
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