Leading Global Innovation

This course prepares students to lead innovation in the global social impact sector. It introduces methods such as human-centered design, futures thinking, and systems innovation, with applied focus on the energy and health sectors. Students will explore how to design, launch, and manage innovation strategies within NGOs, INGOs, and private sector organizations, while critically examining equity, ethics, and power dynamics in innovation ecosystems. Through case studies, guest speakers, and hands-on assignments, students develop practical skills and a personal innovation toolkit to support their careers as practitioners, strategists, and changemakers in complex, cross-sector environments.