Overview

Catalyzing change for good

With various undergraduate majors, students of the Social Innovation program at University of San Diego learn the skills necessary to develop sustainable, scalable solutions to tackle humanity's urgent challenges, whether that leads to growing their own social impact startup or leading innovative programs in an established organization.

Building careers in social innovation

MASI graduates make global impact through careers leading entrepreneurial ventures, in the public and private sector as well as intergovernmental organizations and nonprofits. Graduates work within organizations focusing on social change, creating economic, social and environmental value, within corporate social responsibility departments, and local, state and national governments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

War, Gender and Peacebuilding

Immigration and Asylum in Practice

Transitional Justice

Peace, Justice & Social Change

Leadership and Organizations

Peace and Conflict Analysis

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Official transcripts

Applicants must have a 3.0 (on 4.00 scale) average in all undergraduate coursework

Current resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Two letters of recommendation

Four short essays

Two-minute videos: make a video of yourself that is no longer than two minutes and addresses the following prompts. The goal of this video is not to measure your video-making abilities (you can use your phone); it is about getting to know you better. (Content beyond the 2-minute limit will not be viewed.) Share with us an object or image that represents who you are. Why are you a good candidate for the Master of Arts in Social Innovation?

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31104 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31104 USD / year

≈ 31104 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

31104 USD / year

≈ 31104 USD / year

Living costs

San Diego

United States

1400 - 2455 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Catalyzing change for good

Building careers in social innovation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Diego

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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