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There are Police Officers who’s job it is to Police the Police. On my Department that squad was called IAD. Sometimes its called the Bureau of Professional Standards.If you call up or come in to complain about Police Misconduct the IAD Officer will fill out a report very similar to a Police Report. They then investigate the claim including checking reports, recordings, witnesses and interviewing the Officer verbally as well as ordering the Officer to explain in writing in a signed legal statement. They investigate each and every case like you probaly think I as a regular Detective investigate every case as you see it on CSI or whatever. They really dig into them.One time I spent ….I shit you not….4 weeks of interviews and writing and re writing statements because a Civilian went in and filled out an official IAD complaint on me. The only of my career. I stopped him on Washington Street near Tucker for parking at the curb (triple parked) and caused a 1 man traffic jam downtown because, and I quote “my bitch ain’t come out the crib yet mutafucka”. I wrote him 1 ticket for “Impeding the flow of traffic” and left. He made a complaint that he felt “intimidated”, “threatened” and “scared” when as I got out of my patrol car to come up and speak to him I put on a pair of leather protective gloves before I walked up to his vehicle. That’s it. I put on gloves and it scared him. 39 year old dude built like a Vin Deisel was “scared” because I put on the same gloves to protect my hands from Aids and needle sticks that I put on at every stop in my career. I think his real objective was he was an ex con and knew that complaints make things like charges and parking tickets go away to avoid scaring the City Attorneys. IAD knew that was bullshit and investigated it like it was the Lindbergh Kidnapping. Eventually declared it “unfounded” but it was still 4 weeks of IAD up my ass with a flashlight I will never get back. For bullshit. So trust me…you have a real problem they will squeal with glee and get right to work.One of 3 things happens. 1. Sustained. The investigator finds the complaint believable, valid and otherwise agrees the violation of Law or Procedure occurred. This will result in disciplinary action in house from a letter of reprimand or Suspension without pay up to firing and Arrest and Prosecution depending on the type and severity of the violation.2. Unfounded. The charge was proven to be false and the Officer acted appropriately. No further action taken in the matter.3. No Determination. The incident cant be proven to have happened or not.All complaints regardless of disposition are kept in the Officers file so if there were say 3 accusations of theft that were No Determination further investigation and surveillance of the Officer would probably result. When I went to interview with the Police board to be promoted to Detective 3rd grade I was directly asked about the incident and asked to explain in great detail about it…even the words UNFOUNDED were stamped across the page in big red letters. I recall a Commissioners comment “Damn…our IAD investigated that bullshit? Well good. I guess ….”We also had what we called a “Goon Squad”. The Goons were IAD cops that were more Proactive..not waiting for civillians to complain. They went hunting for violations. Every Cop I know was “Gooned” every now and then. For example…I’m driving down the road in my Patrol Car. A Hub cap/ wheel cover was missing apparently. I got pulled over by a an Unmarked Cop car…while driving in a Marked Police Car. …which was unique. The Goons proceed to lecture me about looking like a “shit bum” ..and have a little pride and go get that taken care of. No not after this burglary call…now. Take your Patrolman ass down to the garage and get that squared away now.Next time I was gooned was a few years later. Got approved for a Code 40. A 30 min lunch break. Not 30 min to eat once you got your food. Not 30 min after you get there. 30 min from the time you ask if you can get a break to be called back in service. Goons hear me call out on meal break. Come on by to watch and hit their stopwatch. I call back in service 32 min later. I also left the car without my Uniform Cap on. Two write ups and an ass chewing from my Watch Commander.Another time I got a call for a “found wallet”. I go pick it up from a Reality where they say they found it outside on the lawn…..the whole Office is acting nervous and odd. I look at the wallet. Hundreds of dollars cash. No ID except a Blockbuster Card. I count out the money right there in front of the people per procedure then inform my Supervisor on the radio that I have recovered cash…how much and I need it secured in the Precinct Safe. I dont’ think much of it but everyone there is acting really weird staring at me. A bit to interested in a found wallet. So I log in wallet in log book…put wallet in. Even go to Blockbuster to see if they will give me a name. Card says no info is their story. Also acting weird.Next day I look at log book to see if anyone came to safe to get it (IE citizen came in and claimed it and got their cash back). Find Wallet signed out by IAD…cash and all. I inquire from Desk Sgt…What the actual fuck? He says…”IAD integrity checked you”. They apparently pick random Cops that are newish to check like that.Regular Cops don’t arrest regular Cops. Detectives from IAD or in the case of smaller Departments ..Detectives from the State Police or State FBI like the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, SLED, or whatever State agency supplies investigators to investigate Cops. Small Depts don’t have their own IAD so anytime a complaint is made an Outside agency that has a Internal Affairs type Detective come in and handle the complaint.Police are very well Policed. People assume we have no oversight because they don’t show that on TV or the movies…which is where most Americans get their info on how Police supposedly work. Hope this helps give you an idea of how Police are Policed.Also..worth noting…IAD are always higher ranking Cops like Sgt or Lt and have very autonomous powers. They can force any Cop to talk. There is no right to remain silent. If you refuse to answer or are evasive they can fire/suspend you on the spot. If they feel like you’re covering up or lying…instant suspension, taken off the streets, Badge and gun taken until they get their answers. They don’t play games. They don’t do any favors for Cops. In fact most IAD are not exactly hated by regular Cops but they are TOTALLY separate. They don’t make friends with regular Cops…hang out with regular Cops. They won’t be seen at cook outs or Cop bars hanging out with Cops. They have one mission. To Police the Police and if you’re dirty they make it their mission to destroy you. If you are generally a good Cop but make a mistake…they make you pay the price. No exceptions. They’re not our buddies who will give you a pass or a wink. They get promoted by getting Cop Scalps. No scalps ..no promotions no career. They don’t give breaks ever.

A career as a writer doesn’t have to mean an entirely solitary life. Instead of sitting alone at a desk, drinking mass amounts of coffee, and scraping your mind for material, you could choose to huddle in a conference room with other writers in an effort to burst the boundaries of one human brain. And also drink mass amounts of coffee.There’s never been a better time to write for TV. Ever since the DVD created the ability to watch and rewatch shows at will, and especially since the DVR created the opportunity to never miss an episode, the craft of television writing has evolved from its original ideologies and inherent limitations. Dramas like Lost, The Wire, and Mad Men and comedies like Arrested Development, 30 Rock, and The Office have ushered in new eras of storytelling, production scope, and attention to detail. An intelligent writer no longer has to leave literary pursuits at the studio door.But that doesn’t mean you can just waltz into L.A. with an idea for a great new series and leap onto the pages of TV Guide. Unless you’ve got great connections, breaking into television, like any industry, often requires taking on an entry-level job. In this case, it could be more practical to first aspire to be a staff writer who contributes ideas and material to someone else’s show.Landing your first staff writing job could turn out to be easier than you think, but it’ll take a lot more than reading this article to make it happen. Let’s begin with some essential steps to get you moving in the right direction.Learn the Craft.TV writing follows formulas. Time limits, commercial breaks, and budgets are just a few of the writer’s constrictions. But, fear not. Think of these “obstacles” more as jumping points for new creative solutions. You can change the shape of a mold, but you can’t rip down the walls.On a more practical level, know this: TV (and movie) scripts adhere to strict aesthetic formatting guidelines. You can’t just open a word document, type freely, and send it out. If you do, your work will be trashed. Forget the recycle bin.1. Take classes.Option 1: Enroll in a degree-granting program. If TV writing is your definite goal as a writer, be careful not to choose too broad a major that covers all the types of creative writing. You are not trying to write poetry, short fiction, creative non-fiction or otherwise. You want to write for TV. So, instead, research each Creative Writing program, and find institutions committed to teaching writing for the entertainment industry, a whole different bag of tricks, and see if one is right for you. Many can be completed online, from anywhere in the world.Option 2: Sign up for classes from a non-degree seeking program. If you can write for TV better than the next guy, no one’s looking for your degree. These, too, can be taken online. Often, these types of programs offer certificates of completion to flaunt around town, if you really desire that piece of paper.Taking classes means you’ll learn the craft and make connections along the way. You’ll work with people who have real life experience. Connections are the most useful tool in any career endeavor, especially entertainment.2. Invest in some reference books.Check out Alex Epstein’s Crafty TV Writing: Thinking Inside the Box for valuable tips. Pick up The Screenwriter’s Bible, now in it’s fifth edition, for all issues with formatting. Be on the lookout for recommendations and new publications. Heed their advice. They’ll tell you all about the way dialogue is formatted and the way stage directions should lack directorial suggestions and explanation.3. Read other scripts/Actively watch TV from a writer’s perspective.If you’re lucky or skilled enough to dig up an actual script of your favorite show on the Internet, dive in and study it. If not, when you’re watching your favorite shows, ask questions: What is happening? How is it being conveyed? Why is it working? How can you apply this to your work? Look at character development, plot, structure, dialogue, etc. throughout a single episode and an entire season. Find patterns, make associations, and write down discoveries.A helpful habit is to transcribe shows as you watch (especially if you can rewind with DVD or DVR). Exactly how long are the episodes? How many acts make up one show? At what times are the commercial breaks? It’s more-often-than-not uniform for each episode of each specific show. Consult your craft books to properly format your transcriptions.4. Get scriptwriting software.This makes it a lot easier and faster for you to learn formatting as you write. The software offers the tools that help you squeeze your creativity into the acceptable aesthetic for reading.Some software, like Celtx, is free. Script It! is another affordable, comprehensive program. Final Draft is more expensive, but it’s the industry standard.The key to learning any craft is total immersion. Search for interviews with TV writers, find out who’s who in the industry, and consider the roads they’ve taken. Be confident. Live it. Stay humble. Keep an open mind.Write (and Rewrite) Your Spec Script.Spec scripts are speculative screenplays. No one asks or pays you to write it. Spec scripts can be written for original shows or episodes of existing shows.When aiming for your first staff-writing job, your duty is to write an episode of an existing show, not an original series. Your goal is not to sell your script but to get a job writing for someone else’s show. Think of your spec script as a calling card, a résumé, and a writing sample all in one.1. Choose a show to spec.Are you a dramatist or a comedian? If you’re a dramatist, do you write stuff more like CSI or Breaking Bad or something else entirely? If you’re a comedian, do you specialize in dry humor, satire, slapstick, or what? Writing a spec script for Curb Your Enthusiasm may not get you a job on something like Modern Family, but perhaps it’ll get you something along the lines of Eastbound & Down. It certainly won’t get you on Desperate Housewives.Pick a spec script for a proven show, not something in its first season. That way, you have more to draw from, and your future employers will be more likely to have heard of it and be familiar with it. It helps if the show is buzzworthy. This creates an illusion of a fast turnaround, a virtue in the TV industry. The script could take you months and months and months to get right, but no one has to know that.Stay away from shows that have been around too long. Think of all the writers who have already spec’ed it. The last thing you want is an agent thinking, Great—another Simpsons script or I’ll just stick this in that trash pile of other Law & Order renderings I’ve received the past 10 years.2. Study the structure, character, plot, and tone of the show.Now you know the importance of transcribing other shows while learning the craft. Locate the commercial breaks in the show, and make sure your spec script puts them in the right place. If the show has a classic A, B, C intersecting storyline, don’t add a D or remove the B. If it has a four-act structure, you better have four acts. If each script turns out to be 22 pages, don’t have more in yours. Do not reinvent the wheel.Know the main character. Prove you understand his or her voice, the types of choices he or she makes. Keep the side characters on the side. Your goal is not to develop character but to flaunt your consistency and your ability to do what is expected better than everyone else. But be careful: you do not want to recycle a plot that’s already been written. And you certainly don’t want to violate the show’s tone and do something like add moments of sentimentality in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.3. Write the thing.There’s no way around it. Writer’s write. So, write. No shortcuts.4. Accept criticism. Thrive on it.Show your script to trusted friends and fans of the show. Do they believe in it? Can they see a flaw you can’t see because you’re not far enough removed? If it’s a comedy, do they think it’s funny? If it’s a drama, are they gripped? Can they sit there and read the whole thing?In writing rooms, shows are written by assembly. As a staff writer, you won’t get credit for your ideas or words, at first. Some people will like your ideas. Some won’t. Others will take what you say and twist it into something else. This is the nature. If you can’t accept criticism, no one will like you. You won’t survive by clawing your way into popularity.Find writing groups or workshops in your community or online. Don’t be bashful. People talk about the competitiveness of writers, but the truth is: unknown writers are all in it together. Never forget the importance of connections. You never know who will get you your first job.5. Write another.It can be a spec script for a similar show or another episode of the one you’ve already chosen. If an agent or executive likes what you’ve given them, they’ll want to see more of it. Do the work. Do you want to get a call request for another sample and have to make them wait?The key to writing your spec scripts is editing and rewriting. No first draft is a done deal. TV shows are written by more than one person for a reason. Everything can be improved. Dialogue can be tightened. Layers take time, thought, rethought, and more time. Fresh eyes breed fresh solutions. Fresh solutions mean better writing.Get an AgentUnless you have direct connections, most TV executives will not read unsolicited manuscripts. Agents, then, are your transportation from obscurity to employment. They make a living off the sales skills and connections you don’t have because you were too busy writing. They don’t get paid unless you do. If an agent is asking any fee from you other than something small, like copying costs or more than the standard 10-12 percent, be skeptical. Scams exist out there. Don’t be a desperate dummy.1. Find and research agencies. Target new individual agents.The Writer’s Guild of America has done you a favor by compiling a list of reputable agencies. Check it out. Research the ones that interest you. What type of stuff do they represent? How do they want to be contacted? Are they accepting new writers?Notice that the list covers full agencies, not individual agents. An individual will represent you, so research the one or two at the agencies who prefer writers like you. Agents are busy people. They don’t have time for, say, a dramatist emailing a specialist in sketch-comedy writers.Focus on newer agents at the firms. They’re more willing to fight for something they believe in. And that’s exactly what you want in an agent: someone who believes in you as much as you do. New agents want to represent the next big thing as much as you want to be it.2. Sculpt a provocative query letterQuery letters are your first form of communication with an agent. If your query intrigues an agent, he/she will ask to see your spec script. Don’t just open an email, write some stuff, and hit send. There’s an art to this. Entire books have been written about the process. Classes are offered. If you buy a book or take a class, make sure it’s geared toward query letters for the entertainment industry. Most classes out there cover querying non-fiction books. Those obviously aren’t for you.A quick Google search will show numerous articles dedicated solely to writing this letter effectively. In general, queries are no longer than one page. The briefer, the better. You simply introduce yourself and the work you want to send. You don’t need to tell your life story, and you don’t need to suggest which studios you like. Don’t do their job. Request to send them your spec script. If they’re interested in the show, currently accepting new clients, or awoken by your standout query, they’ll want to read it. If not, they won’t.Don’t be afraid to show a little personality. Stand out from the crowd. This is the entertainment industry. So, entertain.The best advice from ATX that screenwriters shared to help get your show idea from spec to production.3. Get used to rejection.Sometimes agents don’t respond. Many times, they respond negatively. It doesn’t mean you’re not cut out for TV writing. It means the agent/writer relationship isn’t a good fit or, more commonly, you’re a victim of bad timing.Keep logs of agencies and agents that you’ve queried and that have both requested and not requested for you to send your spec script. Nothing is more annoying to an agent than hearing from the same writer over and over again. It shows recklessness and impatience. Sometimes agents will respond after you think they’ve ignored you or when you think there’s no hope left. Sometimes they’ll refer you to someone who is a better fit.Be polite. Thank them for their time. Don’t burn bridges.The key to getting an agent is well-aimed persistence. Meet more people. Write more scripts. Try, try again. If you don’t like making connections and writing for free, chances are you won’t like writing for money either.Remember: the joy of being a writer is the process of writing, not in the rewards of having written. If you want it, if you’re committed, if you live it, no one will stop you.

I have never heard of the term “social businessman.” Perhaps it is a language translation problem?I will take a wild stab at this, assuming you are referring to social entrepreneurship. You will want to go to a good University that specializes in this field. Just be sure to do something in addition to getting good grades and good scores in High School, in order to be accepted, in order to write a convincing letter of why you selected that school's program. Talk to your guidance counselor. Become President of one of your school clubs, be in the school play, join the debate club, give speeches, volunteer at several nonprofit organizations in your town, and see if any take on high school kids as board members.Here are the top 25 schools…From Ellie Burke written for classy.org1.University of PennsylvaniaLocated: Philadelphia, PAStudent-Faculty Ratio: 6:1Fun Fact: Famously founded by Benjamin Franklin.Social Entrepreneurship Programs:The Wharton School offers an undergraduate concentration in Social Impact & Responsibility, as well as an MBA/MSW in partnership with the Penn School of Social Policy and Practice.At the Penn School of Social Policy & Practice you can earn a Master of Social Work, an MS in Social Policy or Nonprofit Leadership, or a PhD in Social Welfare. They also offer several dual degree programs and certificates.The Center for Social Impact Strategy is also a part of the School of Social Policy & Practice. Completely focused on providing students with the resources they need to bring their innovative ideas for social good to fruition, the Center offers executive and doctoral programs and free Coursera courses. It’s also home to the Schwartz Family Penn Impact Lab, a one-week program in Costa Rica followed by five-months at the university for social entrepreneurs looking to jumpstart projects.2. The University of OxfordLocated: Oxford, United KingdomStudent-Faculty Ratio: 10:6Fun Fact: The stairs at Christ Church College were the inspiration for the entrance to Hogwarts’ Great Hall in the Harry Potter books and were used to shoot scenes in the films.Social Entrepreneurship Programs:Oxford’s MBA programme at the Said Business School offers three social entrepreneurship electives that cover international social entrepreneurship, innovation and social entrepreneurship, and design and development. The Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at the Said Business School also offers five fully funded MBA scholarships to individuals invested in social innovation.3. Duke UniversityLocated: Durham, NCStudent-Faculty Ratio: 8:1Fun Fact: Famous alumni include Melinda French Gates ’86 (MBA’87).Social Entrepreneurship Programs:Duke University offers an undergraduate certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Notable classes within this concentration include:Social InnovationPerformance and Social ChangeVideo for Social ChangeThe Short Audio DocumentaryMusic and Social EntrepreneurshipLeading as a Social EntrepreneurSocial Entrepreneurship in ActionThe Fuqua School of Business offers an MBA program with a concentration in Social Entrepreneurship through the Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship (CASE). Available classes include Impact Investing and Advanced Social Entrepreneurship.4. Yale UniversityLocated: New Haven, CTStudent-Faculty Ratio: 6:1Fun Fact: Yale is home to the longest running collegiate daily newspaper. It has been printed five days a week since 1878.Social Entrepreneurship Programs:At the Yale School of Management, the Program on Social Enterprise (PSE)holistically discusses nonprofits, social enterprises, and public sector social entrepreneurship. The program’s goal is to provide students with an understanding of how to use their business skills and market knowledge to create social solutions.The courses offered cover a wide range of topics. Whether you want to focus on Global Social Entrepreneurship, or Managing Social Enterprises, or Urban Poverty and Economic Development, you’re sure to find something suited to your interests.5. Stanford UniversityLocated: Stanford, CAStudent-Faculty Ratio: 4:1Fun Fact: Since 1908, a Stanford student has won a medal in every Olympic games.Social Entrepreneurship Programs:At the Stanford Graduate School of Business, you can complete a Certificate in Public Management and Social Innovation within your MBA or MS program. The certificate offers the flexibility to focus on a specific industry within the social sector. For example, students may dedicate their studies to environmental sustainability, health, economic opportunity, or education. The program also allows students to approach their area of interest as they see fit through either a nonprofit leadership or social enterprise/business approach.6. University of California-BerkleyLocated: Berkeley, CAStudent-Faculty Ratio: 17:1Fun Fact: UC Berkeley boasts three graduates famous for their various roles in Star Trek productions: Chris Pine, John Cho, and George Takei.Social Entrepreneurship Programs:At the Berkeley Haas School of Business, students enrolled in the full-time MBA program can pursue areas of emphasis such as Corporate Social Responsibility, Energy and Clean Technology, and Social Sector Leadership.Undergraduates at UC-Berkeley may also access business courses through the Haas School, including Philanthropy: A Cross-Cultural Perspective, Topics in Nonprofit Management, Topics in Corporate Responsibility, and Entrepreneurship to Address Global Poverty.7. Northwestern UniversityLocated: Evanston, ILStudent-Faculty Ratio: 7:1Fun Fact: The nation’s largest student-run charity event takes place at the school every year in the form of a 30-hour dance-a-thon.Social Entrepreneurship Programs:For undergraduates, Northwestern University offers a major in Social Policy. This area of study examines how policy and institutions have the power to impact society, and it incorporates hands-on experience through a quarter-long internship.The Kellogg School of Management offers “pathways” for their students to work in industries that are currently emerging. Kellogg’s Social Impact Pathway features classes such as:Public Economics for Business LeadersFederal PolicyLeading Mission-Driven EnterprisesSustainability Reporting and AnalysisMicrofinance and the Role of Financial Institutions in DevelopmentMedical Technologies in Developing Countries8. Harvard UniversityLocated: Cambridge and Boston, MAStudent-Faculty Ratio: 7:1Fun Fact: Famous alumni include eight signees of the Declaration of Independence and eight U.S. Presidents.Social Entrepreneurship Programs:The Social Enterprise Program at the Harvard Business School provides students with an opportunity to take electives and receive field-training that prepare them to apply social enterprise skills to any area in the sector. Their MBA program offers courses such as Leading Social Enterprise and a Field Course: Social Innovation Lab.Boston is also home of the Collaborative a top conference for nonprofit leaders.9. University of MichiganLocated: Detroit, MIStudent-Faculty Ratio: 15:1Fun Fact: UMich introduced their now rivals, Notre Dame, in 1879 during a pit stop on their way to a game against the University of Chicago.Social Entrepreneurship Programs:At the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, their MBA program offers an impressive number of classes through the Center for Social Impactfor both their graduate and undergraduate students. In fact, part of the school’s overall mission is to develop leaders focused on social impact.Graduate courses include topics like:Social Entrepreneurship and InnovationNonprofit and Public ManagementAdvocacy and Social ChangePublic Policy and Social Impact LawCorporate Responsibility and EthicsNonprofit Finance, Fundraising, and DevelopmentUndergraduates may complete courses such as Fundraising and the Arts, Introduction to Nonprofits, and Change by Design.10. Cornell UniversityLocated: Ithaca, NYStudent-Faculty Ratio: 9:1Fun Fact: Apart from the 745-acre main campus, Cornell also owns thousands of acres of nearby gardens and forests.Social Entrepreneurship Programs:Between their Center for Transformative Action nonprofit incubator and their Societal Solutions Scholars Program, Cornell is ripe with life-changing experiences for socially minded entrepreneurs who are eager to learn.The Cornell Institute for Public Affairs also offers MPA students the opportunity to concentrate in Public and Nonprofit Management. Courses include Nonprofit Finance and Management, and International Public and NGO Management.11. Babson CollegeLocated: Babson Park, MAStudent-Faculty Ratio: 14:1Fun Fact: Babson’s serious business. So serious, in fact, that business is all you can major in as an undergraduate.Social Entrepreneurship Programs:Babson’s undergraduate program offers an entrepreneurship concentration. Within this focus, students may participate in classes such as:CrowdfundingCulture, Society, and Entrepreneurship in Developing EconomiesSocial Responsibility through Eco-Enterprise in TurkeySocial Entrepreneurship by DesignSimilarly, the university’s MBA program also offers a concentration in Entrepreneurship with classes such as 21st Century Entrepreneurship: Business and Social Entrepreneurship.Babson is also home to The Lewis Institute, a program dedicated to fostering collaboration to drive social impact. Their Social Innovation Lab works to accelerate progress toward long-term social solutions by providing participants a space to create and test ideas.12. University of Colorado at BoulderLocated: Boulder, COStudent-Faculty Ratio: 18:1Fun Fact: Famous Alumni include the co-creators and executive producers of hit TV show South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone.Social Entrepreneurship Programs:Undergraduates studying business at UC-Boulder may complete a Certificate in Socially Responsible Enterprise. Available classes include Business Solutions for the Developing World: Learning through Service, Integrated Reporting for Socially Responsible Strategies, and Geographies of Global Change.The Leeds School of Business at UC-Boulder also offers socially-minded entrepreneurship classes to their MBA students such as Social Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets.13. Boston CollegeLocated: Chestnut Hill, MAStudent-Faculty Ratio: 12:1Fun Fact: When mile 21 of the Boston Marathon passes through the college campus, classes are cancelled so students can watch and support the runners.Social Entrepreneurship Programs:Undergraduates at Boston College can pursue a Co-Concentration in Entrepreneurship, and within this concentration they can complete a class in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship.Famous for their Center for Social Innovation (CSI), Boston College also offers a Masters in Social Work: Social Innovation and Leadership Program. This comprehensive education includes not only courses, but hands-on learning opportunities such as field work, prototyping exercises, and a social innovation lab.14. New York UniversityLocated: New York City, NYStudent-Faculty Ratio: 10:1Fun Fact: Celebrity alumni include Angelina Jolie, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Martin Scorsese, Aziz Ansari, and current student Dakota Fanning.Social Entrepreneurship Programs:New York University (NYU) undergraduates who complete the social impact curriculum participate in a four-course series over the course of their degree. Through the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, students cover:Business and Its PublicsOrganizational Communications and Its Social ContextLaw, Business, and SocietyProfessional ResponsibilityNYU also has the Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation Program in Social Entrepreneurship, which offers graduate fellowships, undergraduate scholarships, workshops, and other resources for individuals pursuing a career in this field.Graduate students may pursue an MPA in Public Nonprofit Management and Policy at Wagner, or an MBA in Social Innovation and Impact at Stern.15. Carnegie Mellon UniversityLocated: Pittsburgh, PAStudent-Faculty Ratio: 13:1Fun Fact: The prison break scene in The Dark Knight Rises takes place on the steps outside of one of their research buildings, The Mellon Institute.Social Entrepreneurship Programs:Carnegie Mellon’s Institute for Social Innovation offers several courses for students through the Heinz College.Relevant coursework includes classes such as:Innovating for Underserved Communities: Field Research BasicsDesign and Policy for Humanitarian ImpactSocial Innovation IncubatorEconomics of DevelopmentFoundations of Social Innovation and Enterprise16. American UniversityLocated: Washington, D.C.Student-Faculty Ratio: 12:1Fun Fact: The central heroine in FOX drama Bones is based on real-life AU alum Kathy Reichs.Social Entrepreneurship Programs:The Kogod School of Business offers several notable classes for undergraduate students looking to minor or earn a certificate in entrepreneurship.Social EntrepreneurshipNonprofit and Social EntrepreneurshipNonprofit and Social Entrepreneurship and StrategyAt American University’s School of International Service, students may receive their Master of Arts in Social Enterprise. This two-year program uses a multidisciplinary approach to give students the tools they need to launch their own enterprise or achieve success at an existing organization.17. Georgetown UniversityLocated: Washington, D.C.Student-Faculty Ratio: 11:1Fun Fact: Home to The Corp, the largest student-run nonprofit organization in the world.Social Entrepreneurship Programs:The Beeck Center of Social Impact + Innovation offers students many different resources for getting involved in the social sector. From part-time jobs, to research opportunities, to seminars and internships, students at Georgetown have a famous hub of social innovation at their fingertips.Graduate students at the McDonough School of Business can cater their MBA coursework as they see fit and complete classes such as:Corporate Social ResponsibilityLeadership and Management of Nonprofit OrganizationsUnderstanding EntrepreneurshipGraduate students at the McCourt School of Public Policy can also pursue a Master of International Development Policy.18. Indiana University BloomingtonLocated: Bloomington, INStudent-Faculty Ratio: 17:1Fun Fact: Host of the Little 500, the largest collegiate level bicycle race in the U.S.Social Entrepreneurship Programs:Undergraduates at Indiana University Bloomington can complete certificates in Nonprofit Management and Entrepreneurship, as well as major in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Within this major, students can take individual interest courses such as Art and Social Change, and Cultural Planning and Urban Development.Full-time MBA students at the Kelley School of Business can complete a certificate program in Social Entrepreneurship. Classes such as Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, GLOBASE: Business Leadership/Social Outreach, The Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector, and Fund Development for Nonprofits all prepare students to use their business degree to solve social problems.19. American Jewish UniversityLocated: Los Angeles, CAStudent-Faculty Ratio: 7:1Fun Fact: American Jewish University was born from the 2007 merger of Brandeis-Bardin Institute and the University of Judaism.Social Entrepreneurship Programs:American Jewish University offers an MBA in Nonprofit Management. Within this degree program, students can specialize in Social Entrepreneurship in a Diverse World, Fund Development, or Jewish Community Leadership.Their course offering includes classes such as:Social Entrepreneurship: Vision, Design, EvaluationManagerial Finance in Nonprofit OrganizationsPublic Policy, Law, and TaxationCause Marketing and CommunicationsThe Art and Science of Planned Giving20. Pepperdine UniversityLocated: Los Angeles, CAStudent-Faculty Ratio: 12.5: 1 Fun Fact: Pepperdine is included on The Princeton Review’s list of Green Colleges and 99 percent of on-campus irrigation is recycled water.Social Entrepreneurship Programs:Pepperdine University offers a Masters of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship and Change. This online hybrid program consists of a combination of online and in-person instruction and is designed for people who are employed or already enrolled in school full-time. This master’s program is built around the belief that real change must begin from within—both on an individual and a community level. Students prove their individual dedication during the one-year capstone project where they each build a nonprofit organization and pitch it to a panel of existing social entrepreneurs.21. University of Southern CaliforniaLocated: Los Angeles, CaliforniaStudent-Faculty Ratio: 8:1 Fun Fact: USC has had more gold medal Olympians than any other U.S. university.Social Entrepreneurship Programs:Students can receive a Master of Science in Social Entrepreneurship at The Marshall School of Business. The skill-based curriculum is made up of nine required courses and two electives that take place on the University Park Campus. Students also study current events to gain familiarity with local and global challenges across cause sectors.Required courses include:Accounting Concepts and Financial ReportingMarketing ManagementStrategic Formulation for Competitive AdvantageCorporate FinanceInvesting in Impact VenturesCases in Feasibility AnalysisSocial Entrepreneurship: Design, Develop, and DeliverSocial Innovation DesignSocial Entrepreneurship22. University of OregonLocated: Eugene, OregonStudent-Faculty Ratio: 17:1 Fun Fact: The University of Oregon mascot may look familiar—because it’s Donald Duck! University of Oregon is the only U.S. university with a Disney character as a mascot.A Master of Nonprofit Management degree at the University of Oregon prepares students for the unique skills required for leadership roles within philanthropic work. Their program emphasizes real-life training and all students are required to serve on the board of a nonprofit organization during the program. This degree is made up of four components:Core coursesElective field of interestInternship and professional development trainingManagement sequence and consultancy project23. University of San DiegoLocated: San Diego, CaliforniaStudent-Faculty Ratio: 14:1Fun Fact: The Princeton Review ranked USD second for “Best Campus Environment.”Social Entrepreneurship Programs:USD’s Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies offers a Master of Arts in Social Innovation. Students learn how to look at the root cause of social issues and think critically about how they can create sustainable, scalable business solutions to the social and justice challenges of our world.The program places an emphasis on six learning areas:Systems perspectiveAnalytical capabilitiesExperimentation in designImplementation and impact assessmentProblem-solving24. Washington University in St. LouisLocated: St. Louis, MOStudent-Faculty Ratio: 8:1Brown School of Social Services in conjunction with Olin School of Business Management Social Enterprise and Innovation Competition (SEIC), one of the world’s largest business plan competitions for both for-profit, nonprofit and hybrid social enterprises. Since 2006, the SEIC has awarded over $1 million in startup capital to both student and community entrepreneurs throughout St. Louis and serves as the cornerstone of one of the most vibrant and active social entrepreneurship communities in the country.