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 | Revenue model for sustainability | Explain some features of sustainable business models |
Class 3 | Case Study1 | Analyse some cases. |
Class 4 | Case study 2 | Analyse some cases. |
Class 5 | Lecture by guest speekers | Listen to the social entrepreneurs talk about his/ her experience, and understand the reality of social entrepreneurship. |
Class 6 | Lecture by guest speekers | Listen to the social entrepreneurs talk about his/ her experience, and understand the reality of social entrepreneurship. |
Class 7 | Lecture by guest speekers | Listen to the social entrepreneurs talk about his/ her experience, and understand the reality of social entrepreneurship. |
Class 8 | Problem finding | Define key issues and challenges that the community is facing. |
Class 9 | Solution and its social value | Explain how to create and implement solutions. |
Class 10 | Sustainable business model | Develop a social business model for the solution. |
Class 11 | Interim presentation and discussion | Share the business models and revise them. |
Class 12 | Hypothesis and test | Identify hypothesises that support the business models, and develop verification plans. |
Class 13 | Modification of model based on verification results | Modify the models reflecting the verification results. |
Class 14 | Group presentations | Make group presentation with peer review. |
Class 15 | Final proposal | Develop final proposals reflecting the comments from reviewers. |
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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