Innovation in Society ,BA
Artificial Intelligence, Business, Emerging Markets, Entrepreneur, Global, Interdisciplinary, Justice, Policy, Public, Solutions, Technology, digital, ethics, humanities, social
At the School for the Future of Innovation in Society, you'll join a community of dedicated innovators who are bridging the gap between humans and technology, and making a real difference in people's lives every day, across the planet. Help others imagine, design and create healthy, thriving, sustainable and equitable futures.
Innovation is fundamentally about empowering people and unlocking their potential to create positive change. That requires a human touch and knowledge of how to put people and communities --- not technology --- first. The Bachelor of Arts program in innovation in society is specifically designed to prepare students to be leaders in this exciting and fast-growing field.
The program centers on building a foundational knowledge in innovation while honing skills such as scenario planning, policy analysis, the responsible design of innovations, and public engagement. Graduates are equipped not only to understand the intricacies of modern-day challenges but also to anticipate and navigate future trends.
The program's small classes, one-on-one opportunities to work with faculty, and extensive community partnerships create a distinct experience in which students can learn how to grow and strengthen community leadership, capabilities and collaboration for innovation --- all while using tools such as narrative, storytelling, visual art, participatory design and community-centered inquiry.
Students explore how to:
- champion humanity --- craft strategies, turning innovations into societal solutions
- combat climate change --- use interdisciplinary knowledge for a sustainable tomorrow
- engage beyond theories --- explore the global challenges with other perspectives
- fuse creativity --- merge artistry with technology, tackling issues from social inequality to digital divides
- navigate digital dynamics --- decode social media and digital landscapes, ensuring ethical integration
- reimagine health --- blend technology and empathy, advancing global well-being
- College/school:
College of Global Futures
- Location: Tempe or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: Yes
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 142 - College Mathematics
or any math course that meets the MATH designation. - Math
intensity: General
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Analyze and deconstruct complex social, technological, legal, ethical and social justice issues using multiple strategies.
- Apply foresight methods to assess emerging trends and plausible futures.
- Design creative strategies to address current societal and technological challenges.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, students of all majors, including programs in the College of Global Futures, are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
Students can find programs specific to their interests on the College of Global Futures study abroad webpage and additional opportunities and information on the ASU Global Education Office website. These sites also include additional information about applying for funding to support global travel.
As the landscape of science and technology rapidly transforms, the demand for graduates with a nuanced grasp of these changes becomes paramount. Across industries, there's a growing need for expertise in interpreting and guiding advancement in science and technology that can improve people's lives.
Graduates are poised for success in a variety of sectors, including cities, aid agencies, charities and companies that are helping to tackle difficult challenges. Alumni have highly sought-after jobs at NASA, the U.S. Department of Energy, Intel, OpenAI and beyond. Preparation in both theoretical and practical facets of innovation makes graduates invaluable assets in tech startups, corporations, nonprofits and governments.
Students can explore alumni employment data for career insights on the College of Global Futures employment data page.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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9.7%
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$95,290
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-8.2%
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$189,520
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6.1%
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$76,480
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9.6%
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$102,240
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4.8%
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$50,470
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31.5%
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$112,000
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3.7%
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$97,710
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9.1%
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$74,240
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4.1%
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$75,990
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3.3%
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$128,620
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School for the Future of Innovation in Society
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WCPH 4th floor
cgfadvising@asu.edu
480-727-6963
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
