Overview
Narrative
This interdisciplinary Specialized Diploma is for students from all majors who want to change their thinking about innovation as a catalyst for creating social and economic change through an entrepreneurial and intrapreneural mindset. These mindsets encourage students to challenge the status quo, think outside the box, and find new and innovative solutions. These skills and abilities are valuable in any career as they allow for the development of new products, services, and processes. In addition, intrapreneurial thinking can also be beneficial for personal growth, as it encourages individuals to take control of their own lives, set and achieve goals, and develop a sense of self-reliance.
Program Features
Northampton's Innovation and Design Thinking Specialized Diploma is a stackable credential designed to empower students to develop the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to identify and pursue opportunities. This objective is achieved by creating an integrated series of learning experiences that encourage creativity, innovation, collaboration, communication, and risk-taking. Additionally, this diploma allows students to apply their knowledge through hands-on projects, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities. Equally important is this program's interdisciplinary nature, which brings together a diverse group of students with different backgrounds and experiences, creating opportunities for networking and collaboration.