Bachelor of arts in Social and Economic Histoy

A degree in Social and Economic History is an interdisciplinary program focused on understanding how economic and social developments of the past have shaped the present. It typically covers economic and social processes from the 19th and 20th centuries, examining the transformation from mercantilism and industrialization to modern societies. The program bridges history, economics, and social sciences, exploring themes like business history, consumption, globalization, labor, welfare, migration, and social order. Students learn a combination of historical methods and economic reasoning, gaining insight into societal changes, economic development, social relations, and policy impacts over time. They develop skills in critical thinking, research, and quantitative analysis, often with an emphasis on specific geographic and temporal contexts such as Britain, Europe, Africa, and globally. Careers after graduation can be in public management, business journalism, archives, museums, consulting, or academic researc

Leardership

The program includes professional skills training, a leadership course developed and delivered by Harvard faculty, and interactive seminars with world-class educators. It is structured in three main modules: personal and professional development, an immersive leadership course on societal impact, and ongoing learning through masterclasses and peer engagement. After completing the program, alumni gain access to extended leadership development opportunities, including seed funding for social impact initiatives, mentorship, workshops, and a global network of peers and mentors. The program aims to empower young leaders to create positive community change, providing resources such as social impact seed funds, community action awards, fellowships, and continuous mentorship and networking support. It targets individuals aged 18-29 with intermediate English proficiency, who come from low-income backgrounds and are first-generation college students or recent graduates not enrolled in graduate programs