Social entrepreneurship 2600-MSdz2SOEen
The purpose of the class is to familiarize students from Faculty of Management with current topics in social entrepreneurship
The following points and issues are analysed and discussed:
• Antecedents for social entrepreneurship
• Differences between social and commercial entrepreneurship
• New ventures in social or sustainable domain
• Success factors in social entrepreneurship
• Social entrepreneurship models
• The impact of social entrepreneurship on local and global environment
All the issues are illustrated and analysed with reference to current and practical examples from all over the world, and adjusted to the specific needs of the participants
Course coordinators
Type of course
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Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student:
K_W01 Has knowledge of the basic terms related to social entrepreneurship.
K_W02 Knows and understands the determinants of social entrepreneurship.
K_W03 Knows and understands different models of social entrepreneurship in their country of origin.
K_W04 Has knowledge of social innovation.
K_W05 Knows and understands the factors that foster social innovation.
K_W06 Knows and understands how social and environmental problems are transformed into entrepreneurial opportunities.
In terms of skills
K_U01 Can identify the determinants of social entrepreneurship.
K_U02 Can identify and compare different models of social entrepreneurship.
K_U03 Can analyze available sources of knowledge on social ventures.
K_U04 Can evaluate factors supporting the development of social innovation.
K_U05 Can analyze how social and environmental problems can be transformed into entrepreneurial opportunities.
In terms of social competences
K_K01 Is ready to think critically about current social and environmental problems.
K_K02 Is ready to act in an entrepreneurial manner while taking social needs into account.
K_K03 Is ready to cooperate in solving social problems.
K_K07 Is ready to take into account the social and environmental effects of entrepreneurial activities and to act responsibly for the common good.
Assessment criteria
(team coursework (50%), team presentation (50%)
Bibliography
Eggers W.D. and Macmillan P., (2013) The solution revolution. How Business, Government, and Social Enterprises Are Teaming up to Solve Society’s Toughest Problems, Harvard Business Review Press, selected chapters recommended and uploaded by the lecturer
Making Ecopreneurs, (2010), M. Schaper (ed.), GOWER, selected chapters recommended by the lecturer
Additional reading recommended by the lecturer
Notes
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Term 2025Z:
Polish speaking students who participated in this class run in Polish cannot register for the course. |