Minerva Schools at KGI

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September 2016

Preparing Students for theTwenty-first Century

Students with extraordinary potential exist all around the world,but even the best universities are failing to adequately prepare them for future success.

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The world is more complex and interconnected than ever before, but universities are too slow to adapt in responseStudents need to be versed in the diversity of cultures, so they can become global citizensThey need to to be prepared to develop innovative solutions to complex problemsAnd access to university education must become universal for every student in the world

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The Preparation GapSource: 2014 Gallup Poll


What does success mean for todays undergraduates?



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85%of university freshmen said being able to get a better job was very important in deciding to pursue an undergraduate degreeSource: 2015 Cooperative Institutional Research Program(CIRP) freshmen survey


Of course, improved job prospects are critical, but so too is global understanding5

Source: 2014 study by Siemens USA80%of the jobs students will fill in the future do not exist today


Critical thinking, clear communication and complex problem solving are the most important skills for the work of the future6

Top 10 Job Skills Needed in 2020Complex problem solvingCritical thinkingCreativityPeople managementCoordinating with othersEmotional intelligenceJudgment & decision makingService orientationNegotiationCognitive flexibilitySource: 2016 The Future of Jobs Report, World Economic Forum


What about students who want more thana better job?



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How can we educate the next generationof global leadersand innovators?



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To change the world, you need to change the way you think.


A new approach for a new era:MINERVA OVERVIEWactive learningpractical knowledgeglobal experienceinternational accessibility



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Immerse yourself in different cultures.


7 citiesduring 4 years of rigorous studyImage: Data visualization showing global flight patterns by Michael MarkietaSan FranciscoBerlinBuenos AiresSeoulBangaloreLondonLocation Pending*


Minerva students live and learn in seven of the worlds greatest cities.*The seventh location is still being defined, taking into account the current mix of cities, economic and political stability, global significance, and, above all, student safety.13

A World of Opportunity

Berlin, Germany

Bangalore,India

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Seoul,South Korea

San Francisco,USA

Location Pending*

London,UK


*The seventh location is still being defined, taking into account the current mix of cities, economic and political stability, global significance, and, above all, student safety.14

Collaborate with top students from around the world.


International Students at Top UniversitiesSource: Academic Ranking of World Universities at http://www.shanghairanking.com


Even for the best international students, it is incredibly difficult to be admitted to top US and UK universities.US = 5% of world populationEU = 7% of world population16

Learn practical knowledge.


Practical CompetenciesPersonal SkillsInterpersonal Skills

critical thinkinge.g., evaluating claims, weighing decisions

creative thinkinge.g., solving problems, developing new ideas

effective communicatione.g., writing, speaking, presenting

effective interactione.g., negotiating, working on teams


Transferable SkillsHabits of MindFoundational Conceptscognitive skills that become automatic with deliberate practicee.g., Use of plausibility checks for claims, identifying audiences and tailoring messages accordingly, considering who stands to lose in decision makingfundamental knowledge that promotes broad adaptive behaviore.g., Cost-benefit analyses, Best Alternatives to a Negotiated Agreement (BATNAs), principles of multimodal perception that affect design (including of presentations)


First-year Cornerstone Courses

Formal AnalysesFocus: Critical Thinking

Deep training in advanced logic, rational thought, statistics, computational thinking, and formal systemsEmpirical AnalysesFocus: Creative Thinking

Acquiring the ability to use the scientific method to frame problems, test hypotheses and engage in informed conjectureMultimodal CommunicationsFocus: Effective Communication

Learning effective reading and writing, visual communication, public speaking, roles of art and music in communication

Complex SystemsFocus: Effective Interactions

Understanding multiple causality, multi-factor interactions, group project collaboration, negotiation, leadership, and formal debate


The cornerstone courses teach foundational concepts and habits of mind that are reinforced throughout all four years of studySpecific educational goals are identified for each course with enough precision to be taught through examples and exercisesContent for the Cornerstone courses is based upon a set of highly-complex Big Questions that demand multidisciplinary solutions20

Senior tutorial coursesCapstone coursesFinal electivesOptional Masters courses*+Capstone ManifestMasters Manifest*Year 4SynthesisAdditional requirements for Concentration(s)Additional electivesCapstone coursesOptional Research Methods courses*Year 3FocusCore courses for Major(s)Electives from other fields of study Year 2DirectionFour interdisciplinary Cornerstone coursesComplex SystemsEmpirical AnalysesFormal AnalysesMultimodal CommunicationsYear 1FoundationFour Years of Intellectual Development*Optional courses for students pursuing the concurrent Masters in Applied Arts & Sciences


Analyzing the HumanitiesContextualizing the HumanitiesHistorical Trends in the HumanitiesArts and CommercePhilosophy, Ethics and the LawCommunication and PersuasionComputational Theory and AnalysisContemporary Knowledge DiscoveryApplied Problem SolvingComputer Science and Artificial IntelligenceMathematics and Operations ResearchData Science and StatisticsTheoretical Foundations of Natural ScienceResearch Analyses in Natural ScienceDesigning Solutions Molecules and AtomsCells and OrganismsEarths SystemsEntrepreneurshipGrowth ManagementEnterprise ManagementBrand Creation and ManagementStrategic FinanceManaging Operational ComplexityTheory and Analysis in the Social SciencesEmpirical Approaches to the Social SciencesDesigning SocietiesMind and EmotionEconomic MarketsGlobal GovernanceArts and Humanities

AHComputationalSciences

CSNaturalSciences

NSBusiness

BSocialSciences

SSModern, Relevant Majors and Concentrations


Attend class outsidethe lecture hall.


Active Learning ForumSMALL INTERACTIVE SEMINARSintimate and engagingtechnologically advancedscientifically proven


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Apply your skills in real situations.


Experiential LearningExposureIntroduces students to new people, places, and perspectives relevant to each cityEngagementStimulates deeper inquiry, exploration, and discussion of specific issues in a collaborative contextImmersionEntails recurring involvement with a project, initiative, or organization to facilitate reflection and deepen understanding of pertinent issuesImpactRequires sustained participation by applying practical knowledge to novel situations, in order to develop and propose realistic solutions to specific problems

Engagement

Immersion

Exposure

Impact


Accelerate your career trajectory.


Professional Development AgencyPreparationPersonalized Coaching and TrainingAccessNetworking, Placement, and RecruitingAdvocacyOngoing Publicity and Promotion

Access

Advocacy

Preparation


Source: 2016 Professional Development Agency placement data87%of first-year students secured meaningful research positions and internshipsSource: 2016 Minerva survey of undergraduate interns90%of their managers said they performed above the level expected of undergraduates


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Select First-year Internships

Apple iAd Data Analyst Intern

Uber Eats Product Intern

Yahoo! Software Engineering Intern

Amazon Software Engineering Intern

Dalberg Global Development Intern

Aneesh Chopra Data Analysis Intern

500 Startups Business Development Intern

Learn Capital Portfolio Company Team Intern

Fujitsu Laboratories Intern

Stanford d.school School Retool Intern

ZhenFund Operations Team Intern

Caltech Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow

Humanity in Action Summer Fellowship

Santa Fe Institute Research Intern


Minerva has helped its Founding Class students secure internships with top organizations, across industries from technology and finance to science and the arts31

[email protected] you ready for a challenge?

Accessible and merit-based:EQUITABLE ADMISSIONSall applicants treated equallyinnovative three-part processexceptional quality at a low costneed-blind review and selection



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Comparing Costs at Top Universities201718 Academic Year


The cost of attending Minerva is well under half that at other top schools.34

Full need met for all students who qualify:NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AIDneed-based scholarshipsterm-time employmentlow-interest loans



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Source: 2016 Professional Development Agency placement data82%of incoming students will receive financial aidSource: 2016 Minerva survey of undergraduate interns$19,726average aid awarded per student


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Average Financial Aid Breakdown201617 Academic Year10%26%64%


The cost of attending Minerva is well under half that at other top schools.37

A. Admissions informationB. Tuition & aid informationC. Four-year course loadsAPPENDIX


Three-part Admissions ProcessPart OneWho You ArePart TwoHow You ThinkPart ThreeWhat You Have AchievedYour Past Accomplishments and Academic PerformanceA Series of ChallengesThe Application


1. Basic information about yourself and your academic history2. Challenges designed to gauge your ability to process information in various ways3. Personal accomplishments in and outside of class, including official transcripts

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Three Admissions CyclesADMISSIONS CALENDAREarly ActionSubmission DeadlineNovember 1, 2016Admissions NotificationDecember 15, 2016Enrollment DeadlineMay 1, 2017Regular Decision ISubmission DeadlineJanuary 17, 2017Admissions NotificationApril 1, 2017Enrollment DeadlineMay 1, 2017Regular Decision IISubmission DeadlineMarch 15, 2017Admissions NotificationApril 26, 2017Enrollment DeadlineMay 1, 2017

If Minerva is your top choice, select the Binding Enrollment option for any admissions cycle and you will receive an expedited admissions decision within three weeks. If you are admitted, your decision is binding.Binding Enrollment Option


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2016 Admissions Data16,296Worldwide Applicants

169Applicant Countries306Admitted Students

2%Admissions Rate150+Matriculated Students

50Different Countries


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Estimated Annual Costs201718 Academic YearTUITION AND FEESTuition$12,500Residential Serviceshousing, internet, support staff and services$10,000Student Servicesexperiential learning programs, mental health, city orientation$1,950Subtotal$24,450OTHER EXPENSES*Estimated Personal Expensesmeals, local transportation, books, and supplies$5,000Total Estimated Costs$29,450

* Not paid directly to Minerva


Standard Course LoadYears 1 and 2Foundation Year8 CoursesFall TermSpring TermComplex SystemsComplex SystemsEmpirical AnalysesEmpirical AnalysesFormal AnalysesFormal AnalysesMultimodal CommunicationsMultimodal CommunicationsDirection Year8 CoursesFall TermSpring TermMajor RequirementMajor RequirementMajor RequirementElective / Major Requirement for Business Major or Double MajorElective / Major Requirement for Double MajorElective / Major Requirement for Double MajorElective / Major Requirement for Double Major, including BusinessElective


Standard Course LoadYear 3Focus Year8 CoursesFall TermSpring TermConcentration RequirementConcentration RequirementConcentration RequirementElective / Concentration Requirement for Business Major or Double MajorElective / Concentration Requirement for Double MajorElective / Concentration Requirement for Double MajorCapstone Course (half time)Capstone Course (half time)Research Methods* (half time)Research Methods* (half time)

*The Research Methods courses are only required for those students who plan pursue both an undergraduate and Masters degree together in the Synthesis Year.


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