The Aurora Initiative

Catalog description

The Aurora Initiative is designed to help guide students execute projects that generate social and/or economic value. Using the Lean Launchpad methodology, students refine their project ideas by actively researching, interviewing sources, networking, and finding resources. This experience concludes with students pitching their value-creating projects to potential donors with the intention of obtaining financing to advance their projects to a pre-launch stage. This process helps students develop empirical and quantitative skills, critical thinking skills, and communications skills. The syllabus/schedule is subject to change. No prerequisites are required for this course