Minerva Schools at KGI

Minerva Schools at KGI presentation at University Guidance Conference-2016

1. September 2016 Preparing Students for the Twenty-first Century

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

3. The Preparation Gap Source: 2014 Gallup Poll

4. What does success mean for today’s undergraduates?

5. 85% of university freshmen said being able to get a better job was very important in deciding to pursue an undergraduate degree Source: 2015 Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP ) f reshmen survey

6. Source: 2014 study by Siemens USA 80% of the jobs students will fill in the future do not exist today

7. Top 10 Job Skills Needed in 2020 Complex problem solving Critical thinking Creativity People management Coordinating with others Emotional intelligence Judgment & decision making Service orientation Negotiation Cognitive flexibility Source: 2016 The Future of Jobs Report, World Economic Forum

8. What about students who want more than a better job?

9. How can we educate the next generation of global leaders and innovators?

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

11. A new approach for a new era: MINERVA OVERVIEW active learning practical knowledge global experience international accessibility

12. Immerse yourself in different cultures.

13. 7 cities during 4 years of rigorous study Image: Data visualization showing global flight patterns by Michael Markieta San Francisco Berlin Buenos Aires Seoul Bangalore London Location Pending*

14. A World of Opportunity Berlin, Germany Bangalore, India Buenos Aires, Argentina Seoul, South Korea San Francisco, USA Location Pending* London, UK

15. Collaborate with top students from around the world.

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

17. Learn practical knowledge.

18. Practical Competencies Personal Skills Interpersonal Skills critical thinking e.g., evaluating claims, weighing decisions creative thinking e.g., solving problems, developing new ideas effective communication e.g., writing, speaking, presenting effective interaction e.g., negotiating, working on teams

19. Transferable Skills Habits of Mind Foundational Concepts cognitive skills that become automatic with deliberate practice e.g., Use of “plausibility checks” for claims, identifying audiences and tailoring messages accordingly, considering who stands to lose in decision making fundamental knowledge that promotes broad adaptive behavior e.g. , Cost-benefit analyses, Best Alternatives to a Negotiated Agreement (BATNAs), principles of multimodal perception that affect design (including of presentations)

20. First-year Cornerstone Courses Formal Analyses Focus: Critical Thinking Deep training in advanced logic , rational thought, statistics , computational thinking , and formal systems Empirical Analyses Focus: Creative Thinking Acquiring the ability to use the scientific method to frame problems , test hypotheses and engage in informed conjecture Multimodal Communications Focus: Effective Communication Learning effective reading and writing , visual communication , public speaking, roles of art and music in communication Complex Systems Focus: Effective Interactions Understanding multiple causality , multi- factor interactions , group project collaboration , negotiation, leadership , and formal debate

21. Senior tutorial courses Capstone courses Final electives Optional Master’s courses* + Capstone Manifest Master’s Manifest* Year 4 Synthesis Additional requirements for Concentration(s) Additional electives Capstone courses Optional Research Methods courses* Year 3 Focus Core courses for Major(s) E lectives from other fields of study Year 2 Direction Four interdisciplinary Cornerstone courses Complex Systems Empirical Analyses Formal Analyses Multimodal Communications Year 1 Foundation Four Years of Intellectual Development *Optional courses for students pursuing the concurrent Master’s in Applied Arts & Sciences

22. Analyzing the Humanities Contextualizing the Humanities Historical Trends in the Humanities Arts and Commerce Philosophy, Ethics and the Law Communication and Persuasion Computational Theory and Analysis Contemporary Knowledge Discovery Applied Problem Solving Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Mathematics and Operations Research Data Science and Statistics Theoretical Foundations of Natural Science Research Analyses in Natural Science Designing Solutions Molecules and Atoms Cells and Organisms Earth’s Systems Entrepreneurship Growth Management Enterprise Management Brand Creation and Management Strategic Finance Managing Operational Complexity Theory and Analysis in the Social Sciences Empirical Approaches to the Social Sciences Designing Societies Mind and Emotion Economic Markets Global Governance Arts and Humanities AH Computational Sciences CS Natural Sciences NS Business B Social Sciences SS Modern, Relevant Majors and Concentrations

23. Attend class outside the lecture hall.

24. Active Learning Forum ™ SMALL INTERACTIVE SEMINARS intimate and engaging technologically advanced scientifically proven

25. Apply your skills in real situations.

26. Experiential Learning Exposure Introduces students to new people, places, and perspectives relevant to each city Engagement Stimulates deeper inquiry, exploration, and discussion of specific issues in a collaborative context Immersion Entails recurring involvement with a project, initiative, or organization to facilitate reflection and deepen understanding of pertinent issues Impact Requires sustained participation by applying practical knowledge to novel situations, in order to develop and propose realistic solutions to specific problems Engagement Immersion Exposure Impact

27. Accelerate your career trajectory.

28. Professional Development Agency Preparation Personalized Coaching and Training Access Networking, Placement, and Recruiting Advocacy Ongoing Publicity and Promotion Access Advocacy Preparation

29. Source: 2016 Professional Development Agency placement data 87% of first-year students secured meaningful research positions and internships Source: 2016 Minerva survey of undergraduate interns 90% of their managers said they performed above the level expected of undergraduates

30. 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

31. [email protected] Are you ready for a challenge?

32. Accessible and merit-based: EQUITABLE ADMISSIONS all applicants treated equally innovative three-part process exceptional quality at a low cost need-blind review and selection

33. Comparing Costs at Top Universities 2017–18 Academic Year

34. Full need met for all students who qualify: NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID need-based scholarships term-time employment low-interest loans

35. Source: 2016 Professional Development Agency placement data 82% of incoming students will receive financial aid Source: 2016 Minerva survey of undergraduate interns $ 19,7 26 average aid awarded per student

36. Average Financial Aid Breakdown 2016–17 Academic Year 10% 26% 64%

37. A. Admissions information B. Tuition & aid information C. Four-year course loads APPENDIX

38. Three-part Admissions Process Part One Who You Are Part Two How You Think Part Three What You Have Achieved Your Past Accomplishments and Academic Performance A Series of Challenges The Application

39. Three Admissions Cycles ADMISSIONS CALENDAR Early Action Submission Deadline November 1, 2016 Admissions Notification December 15, 2016 Enrollment Deadline May 1, 2017 Regular Decision I Submission Deadline January 17, 2017 Admissions Notification April 1, 2017 Enrollment Deadline May 1, 2017 Regular Decision II Submission Deadline March 15, 2017 Admissions Notification April 26, 2017 Enrollment Deadline May 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

40. 2016 Admissions Data 16 , 296 Worldwide Applicants 1 6 9 Applicant Countries 306 Admitted Students 2% Admissions Rate 1 5 0+ Matriculated Students 50 Different Countries

41. Estimated Annual Costs 2017–18 Academic Year TUITION AND FEES Tuition $12,500 Residential Services housing, internet, support staff and services $10,000 Student Services experiential learning programs, mental health, city orientation $1,950 Subtotal $24,450 OTHER EXPENSES* Estimated Personal Expenses meals, local transportation, books, and supplies $5,000 Total Estimated Costs $29,450 * Not paid directly to Minerva

42. Standard Course Load Years 1 and 2 Foundation Year 8 Courses Fall Term Spring Term Complex Systems Complex Systems Empirical Analyses Empirical Analyses Formal Analyses Formal Analyses Multimodal Communications Multimodal Communications Direction Year 8 Courses Fall Term Spring Term Major Requirement Major Requirement Major Requirement Elective / Major Requirement for Business Major or Double Major Elective / Major Requirement for Double Major Elective / Major Requirement for Double Major Elective / Major Requirement for Double Major, including Business Elective

43. Standard Course Load Year 3 Focus Year 8 Courses Fall Term Spring Term Concentration Requirement Concentration Requirement Concentration Requirement Elective / Concentration Requirement for Business Major or Double Major Elective / Concentration Requirement for Double Major Elective / Concentration Requirement for Double Major Capstone 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 Master’s degree together in the Synthesis Year.