Minerva’s unique learning methodology, designed according to the science of learning, offers synchronous online courses taught in small seminars. Rather than centering on information transfer and memorization like most universities, you will develop and apply practical knowledge for career development and global impact, thanks to our focus on active learning. Active learning stimulates deep cognition, enhances your understanding of the material, advances your ability to apply concepts in novel ways, and fundamentally reshapes the way you think about the world.

Minerva’s virtual learning environment, Forum, serves not only as a sophisticated learning management system, tracking your progress and directing your academic development, but it also fosters active learning. Through Forum, you will interact with your global cohort in multiple ways, including in group discussions, breakout groups, debates, quizzes, polls, collaborative document creation and editing, presentations, and real-time simulations.