Minerva Schools at KGI

September 2016
Preparing Students for the
Twenty-first Century

©2016–17 MINERVA PROJECT, INC. 2ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PROPRIETARY & CONFIDENTIAL
Students with extraordinary
potential exist all around the world,
but even the best universities are
failing to adequately prepare them
for future success.

The Preparation Gap
96%of universities
believe they are
preparing students
effectively
11%of employers
believe students
are prepared
effectively
Source: 2014 Gallup Poll

What does success
mean for today’s
undergraduates?

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) freshmen survey

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

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

What about students
who want more than
a better job?

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

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

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

Immerse yourself in
different cultures.

7 citiesduring 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*

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

Collaborate with
top students from
around the world.

International Students at Top Universities
Source: Academic Ranking of World Universities at http://www.shanghairanking.com
75%
13%
17%
15%
11%
11%
13%
10%
8%
10%
25%
87%
83%
85%
89%
89%
87%
90%
92%
90%
Minerva
Yale
Oxford
Columbia
Princeton
Cambridge
UC Berkeley
MIT
Stanford
Harvard Domestic Students
International Students

Learn practical
knowledge.

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

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)

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

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)
Electives 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

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
BusinessB
Social
Sciences
SS
Modern, Relevant Majors and Concentrations

Attend class outside
the lecture hall.

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

Apply your skills
in real situations.

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

Accelerate your
career trajectory.

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

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

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

kenn@minerva.kgi.edu
Are you ready
for a challenge?

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

Comparing Costs at Top Universities
2017–18 Academic Year
$45,278
$46,320
$46,400
$12,500
$60,659
$65,177
$62,946
$29,450
Harvard
Stanford
MIT
Minerva
Total Cost
Tution

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

Source: 2016 Professional Development Agency placement data
82%of incoming students will
receive financial aid
Source: 2016 Minerva survey of undergraduate interns
$19,726average aid awarded per student

Average Financial Aid Breakdown
Student Loan
Work-Study
Scholarship
10%
26%64%

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

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 ChallengesThe Application

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
April 1, 2017
Enrollment Deadline
May 1, 2017
Regular Decision II
Submission Deadline
March 15, 2017
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

2016 Admissions Data
16,296Worldwide Applicants
169Applicant Countries
306Admitted Students
2%Admissions Rate
150+Matriculated Students
50Different Countries

Estimated Annual Costs
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

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
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

Standard Course Load
Year 3
Focus Year
8 Courses
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.

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