Master’s in Social Innovation
& Entrepreneurship (MSIE)
A 15-month, place-based graduate program turning Nepal’s diverse landscapes into your campus. Guided by the “Community-as-Curriculum” philosophy, learn with communities, not just about them.
Months
Students
Start Date
Accredited
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
A 15-Month Residential Immersion
Live in residential settings across three distinct geographies for 10 weeks each, transitioning from theory to deep community integration.
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.
1
Orientation
(1 Week)
2
Place-based Activity
Local Context
3
Shramdaan
Labor contribution
4
Community Immersion
Understanding peers
5
Emergence
Space for reflection
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.
1
Orientation
(1 Week)
2
Place-based Activity
Local Context
3
Shramdaan
Labor contribution
4
Community Immersion
Understanding peers
5
Emergence
Space for reflection
Himal Trimester (Helambu)
Mountains, Tourism & Resilience
Live with high-altitude communities to study climate resilience, sustainable tourism, and indigenous knowledge systems in the Himalayas.
1
Orientation
(1 Week)
2
Place-based Activity
Local Context
3
Shramdaan
Labor contribution
4
Community Immersion
Understanding peers
5
Emergence
Space for reflection
Academic Structure
Interdisciplinary Domains
Each trimester consists of a holistic 13-credit experiential learning block, designed to blend theory with real-world application.
Social Sciences
3 credits
Understanding people, diverse societies, and complex community dynamics.
Technology
3 credits
Exploring practical, context-appropriate tools and sustainable tech.
Entrepreneurship
3 credits
Transforming ideas into viable ventures that solve real problems.
Community Project
3 credits
Executing place-based projects alongside locals (e.g., Design thinking, Ethnography).
Holistic Wellbeing
1 credit
Focusing on personal growth, mental health, and maintaining balance.
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
Ready to Redefine Higher Education?
Join our exclusive cohort of 20-25 students for the May 2026 intake. Become a pioneer in Nepal’s first place-based Master’s degree in Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship.