Creating New Enterprises To Solve Significant Problems: For-Profit and Social Entrepreneurship In this class students will explore how entrepreneurial innovators solve significant problems by creating new enterprises, and how these new organizations impact our society. In today’s society, entrepreneurship seems ubiquitous. At times, it appears that entrepreneurs can do no wrong. At other times, they are depicted as over-optimistic fools.  Such polar characterizations may sell magazines, but they do not capture what entrepreneurship is, which involves a more complex and interesting story— in both for-profit and social entrepreneurship environments.  Students will explore entrepreneurship in depth with the goal of penetrating the popular veneer and uncovering the essence of starting and growing new enterprises designed to solve significant societal problems.

Prepared for a Life of Meaning In this course we will explore psychology, education and sociological literature detailing the promise of higher education and opportunities to create a life of meaning. Students will contemplate the relation between the social and economic promises of higher education and corresponding ideals of a life of meaning. Students will formulate their own definitions and goals for a meaningful life. Using multidisciplinary frameworks, students will develop skills that enhance the likelihood of leading meaningful lives for themselves and their communities.

Ernie Parizeau

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Ernie is a real professional with a wealth of experience that he is willing to pass on to students. The course is designed around weekly guest lecturers who have achieved in the field of entrepreneurship. 

Ernie and Rob did a fantastic job with this course. They are both some of the best professors I've had here because of how down to earth and realistic they are, but they really want you to learn the necessary skills to life after college. The class was super insightful and everyone worked well with each other.

Ernie is a good guy. He cares for his students and wants to make sure they are taking away the most from the course. I appreciate his advice on careers and professionalism. Favorite aspect of the course was the constant guest he brought. The class had the opportunity to engage with alumni and and entrepreneurs from all fields and walks of life. 