In 2010, IU-Purdue University Indianapolis offered a degree program in philanthropic studies. Since the program’s inception, 21 undergraduate students have declared philanthropic studies as their major. The program combines real-world application with theory, allowing students to enroll in a variety of courses on nonprofit topics, as well as complete a required internship.
According to the department website, “Philanthropic Studies provides a theoretical framework and practical knowledge about voluntary action and organizations that support the giving of ‘time, talent, and treasure’ in society. ... The bachelor’s degree offers an opportunity for students to understand the cultural traditions of voluntary action and practice working with others towards the common good.”
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Social enterprise, HandiConnect, wins the Audacious-Business Idea competition’s Doing Good category. The company is spearheaded by University of Otago entrepreneurship master’s student Nguyen Cam Van.