MARYLAND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR CORPS (MSEC):
G l o b a l I m p a c t T h r o u g h A c t i o n
MSEC application deadline has been extended from
March 1st to March 9th!
To learn more:
http://ter.ps/msec
Questions:
mseccoordinator@umd.edu
DO SOMETHING THAT MATTERS
The Maryland Social Entrepreneur Corps (MSEC) is a structured social impact immersion program where undergraduate
students engage, work and live directly with impoverished communities in the Dominican Republic, Ecuador
and Nicaragua promoting sustainable entrepreneurial solutions to development challenges. Maryland students
spend eight weeks during the summer working alongside experienced development professionals in the field as they
support local social entrepreneurs in advancing existing projects and programs that benefit local communities and
creating first-time access to affordable life-changing technologies.
EARN ACADEMIC CREDIT
SPRING: On-campus pre-departure course on theory and practice of social entrepreneurship
• BMGT 398E: Individual Study in Business and Management – Maryland Social Entrepreneur Corps I
(2 credits, March 23rd – May 8th, Wednesdays 5 - 8:35 pm)
SUMMER: In-country program and fieldwork in the Dominican Republic, Ecuador or Nicaragua (eight weeks)
• BMGT 398: Individual Study – Social Entrepreneurship Internship (3 credits)
One of the following:
• EDCP 386: Experiential Learning (3 credits) – juniors and seniors
• BSOS 288M: Special Topics in Behavioral and Social Sciences (3 credits) – freshman and sophomores
FALL: Post-program symposium
• BMGT 499G: Advanced Business Topics – Maryland Social Entrepreneur Corps II (1 credit)
YOUR TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE
• Acquire substantive experience in on-site rural development work with some of the most innovative
professionals working in the field
• Learn how to leverage your business (or other) education to create social impact
• Become knowledgeable about creating successful social entrepreneurship models, implementation
strategies and tactics in addressing issues related to global poverty
• Learn and practice effective methods for training, mentoring and supporting local entrepreneurs
• Develop or improve Spanish communication skills through homestays with local families and
personalized Spanish tutoring
• Gain hands-on consulting experience with real businesses
• Hone your ability to translate knowledge and ideas into ACTION
DO SOMETHING THAT MATTERS
The Maryland Social Entrepreneur Corps (MSEC) is a structured social impact immersion program where undergraduate
students engage, work and live directly with impoverished communities in the Dominican Republic, Ecuador
and Nicaragua promoting sustainable entrepreneurial solutions to development challenges. Maryland students
spend eight weeks during the summer working alongside experienced development professionals in the field as they
support local social entrepreneurs in advancing existing projects and programs that benefit local communities and
creating first-time access to affordable life-changing technologies.
EARN ACADEMIC CREDIT
SPRING: On-campus pre-departure course on theory and practice of social entrepreneurship
• BMGT 398E: Individual Study in Business and Management – Maryland Social Entrepreneur Corps I
(2 credits, March 23rd – May 8th, Wednesdays 5 - 8:35 pm)
SUMMER: In-country program and fieldwork in the Dominican Republic, Ecuador or Nicaragua (eight weeks)
• BMGT 398: Individual Study – Social Entrepreneurship Internship (3 credits)
One of the following:
• EDCP 386: Experiential Learning (3 credits) – juniors and seniors
• BSOS 288M: Special Topics in Behavioral and Social Sciences (3 credits) – freshman and sophomores
FALL: Post-program symposium
• BMGT 499G: Advanced Business Topics – Maryland Social Entrepreneur Corps II (1 credit)
YOUR TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE
• Acquire substantive experience in on-site rural development work with some of the most innovative
professionals working in the field
• Learn how to leverage your business (or other) education to create social impact
• Become knowledgeable about creating successful social entrepreneurship models, implementation
strategies and tactics in addressing issues related to global poverty
• Learn and practice effective methods for training, mentoring and supporting local entrepreneurs
• Develop or improve Spanish communication skills through homestays with local families and
personalized Spanish tutoring
• Gain hands-on consulting experience with real businesses
• Hone your ability to translate knowledge and ideas into ACTION
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