Overview

The Social Innovation program at Grand Valley State University 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.

The PMASI program consists of 36 credit hours of coursework. There are no prerequisites and students with any bachelor's degree may be accepted. Courses will be offered as hybrid, meeting both in class and online. In-person courses will meet at the Robert C. Pew Campus in downtown Grand Rapids.

Why Study Social Innovation at Grand Valley?

Nationally, employers post jobs for master's-level social innovation skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication (written and verbal), problem-solving, and analytical/qualitative.
It is the only professional social innovation program in Michigan offering a focus on critical, humanistic, integrative, and interdisciplinary approaches to social issues.
Internships, global learning experiences, collaborative projects, and problem-based learning create a unique degree experience.
Sustainability consultants make a median salary of $60,926 in the U.S. according to PayScale.com.
Courses are hybrid, offered in a combination of face-to-face and online options.

Programme Structure

Topics covered:

Cross-sector innovation
Corporate Social Responsibilities
Civic action
Community engagement strategies
Environmental justice
Policy development skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-05-06 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Allendale, United States

Disciplines

International Development Sustainable Development View 129 other Masters in International Development in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

Student insurance

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

27432 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 762 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

27432 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 762 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

27432 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 762 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Allendale

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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