Master’s in Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship (MSIE)
A one-year, immersive graduate journey in partnership with Kathmandu University, designed for those ready to learn with communities and build pathways for change.
About MSIE Program
The Master’s in Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship (MSIE) reimagines higher education by stepping outside the four walls of a traditional lecture hall. This is a one-year, fully residential program that transforms the diverse landscapes of Nepal into a living laboratory for social change.
Rooted in the philosophy of “Community as Curriculum,” our students don’t just study society—they engage with it. You will learn to understand yourself, connect deeply with local realities, and develop the tools to innovate for the common good.
Progressive Education Philosophy
Our Model of Innovation
True innovation happens at the intersection of diverse systems.
The MSIE program co-creates learning by actively bridging four crucial pillars of society.
Community
Local Knowledge & Resource
Academia
Course Design & Expertise
Industry
Market Insights & Employment
State
Local Government Legitimacy
Tested & Refined Across 3 Flagship Programs
19 Students
Summer Program 2023
20+ Educators • 4 Intl. Faculty
13 Students
Winter Program 2024
Immersed in Panchkhal
15 Fellows
Social Innovation Fellowship ’25
18+ Partnerships
The MSIE Journey
The Geographical Journey
The MSIE program is structured across five trimesters, taking you through three distinct geographical and cultural regions of Nepal.
You will spend 10 weeks in each location, learning directly from the environment and the people:
Terai Trimester (Janakpur)
Plains, Culture & Industry
Immerse in the culturally rich Madhesh region. Focus on understanding diverse social systems, grassroots innovation, and industrial connectivity in the southern plains.
Pahad Trimester (Panchkhal)
Hills, Agriculture & Community Agency
Engage with middle-hill ecosystems. Learn about local governance, agricultural practices, and entrepreneurial mindsets in the heart of Nepal’s traditional villages.
Himal Trimester (Helambu)
Mountains, Tourism & Resilience
Live with high-altitude communities to study climate resilience, sustainable tourism, and indigenous knowledge systems in the Himalayas.
Program Objectives
What an MSIE Graduate Becomes
Student Support System
A robust, multi-layered network designed to support every fellow’s holistic, personal, and professional growth during the 15 months.
1
Academic Faculty
Expert guidance in course modules
2
Dedicated Group Coach
Weekly check-ins and reflection spaces
3
Dedicated Group Coach
Weekly check-ins and reflection spaces
4
Communiversity Team
On-ground and off-ground logistical support
5
Communiversity Locals
The true teachers of the place-based curriculum
6
Cohort Peers
Accountability space and shared processing
Our Ecosystem Co-Creators
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Master’s in Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship (MSIE)
Designed for the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
Travel IMMERSIVE CLASSES
Himal, Pahad & Terai
15 months
Three Trimesters / 9 months capstone projects