This course provides theories and research frameworks in social innovation and social entrepreneurship. Through the case studies, discussions, and group works, students can aquire the abilities that contribute to make a bridge between the theory and practice.
· Understand the background and characteristics of social innovation and social entrepreneurship.
· Aquire the abliliy to discover social issues and to present and implement the solutions in a sustainable manner.
Social Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation, Entrepreneurship
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Firstly, students learnUnderstand the characteristics of social entrepreneurship.
Secondly, students discuss based on case studies.
Thirdly, students develop social entrepreneurship business model.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction | Explain the definition and examples of Social Entrepreneurship. |
Class 2 | What is social innovation? | Explain the trend of social entrepreneur research in several countries. |
Class 3 | Revenue model for sustainability | Explain one of the approaches to solving social issues “Restructuring Institutional Norms”. |
Class 4 | Case study 1 | Explain one of the approaches to solving social issues “Changing market dynamics”. |
Class 5 | Case study 2 | Explain one of the approaches to solving social issues “Using market forces to create social value”. |
Class 6 | Lecture by guest speekers | Explain one of the approaches to solving social issues “Advancing full citizenship”. |
Class 7 | Workshop: Presentation of problem finding and solution | Explain one of the approaches to solving social issues “Cultivating empathy”. |
Class 8 | Problem finding | Explain the diffusion of social innovations |
Class 9 | Solution and its social value | Explain the concept, purpose, and practice of Community based inclusive development. |
Class 10 | Sustainable business model | Explain the initiatives of social enterprise. |
Class 11 | Interim presentation and discussion | Explain impact of social entrepreneurship. |
Class 12 | Hypothesis and testing | Listen to the social entrepreneurs talk about his experience, and understand the reality of social entrepreneurship. |
Class 13 | Modification of model based on verification results | Plan a social entrepreneurship story using three stages (innovator, entrepreneur, and diffusion) framework. |
Class 14 | Preparation for the final presentation | Present a social entrepreneurship plan and evaluate from five viewpoints (New idea that changes the pattern in the field, Creativity, Entrepreneurial quality, Ethical fiber, and Social impact) |
Class 15 | Group presentations | Understand the latest situation of social innovation in the world. |
Handouts will be provided in class.
Marc J. Epstein & Kristi Yuthas (2014) Measuring and Improving Social Impacts: A Guide for Nonprofits, Companies, and Impact Investors, 256 pages, Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
Reports two times: 40% (20% each)
Results / Contribution of group work: 40%
Participation in the class · Contribution · Reaction paper: 20%
This is interactive and participatory classes. Active discussions and participation are requested.
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New instructor: ISHIGURO Junko