On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: An understanding of the key organisational factors to consider when developing a social organisation. Expert insight into what a social issue is, how to find a solution for it, and how to measure the social impact your enterprise creates. A business plan to guide the development of your social organisation, and the skills to drive positive change. An in-depth understanding of the need for greater social consciousness within government, business, and charities. Unlimited access to edX's Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.
Overview
Develop the entrepreneurial skills, tools, and knowledge to drive positive change and evaluate your social influence.
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: An understanding of the key organisational factors to consider when developing a social organisation. Expert insight into what a social issue is, how to find a solution for it, and how to measure the social impact your enterprise creates. A business plan to guide the development of your social organisation, and the skills to drive positive change. An in-depth understanding of the need for greater social consciousness within government, business, and charities. Unlimited access to edX's Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: An understanding of the key organisational factors to consider when developing a social organisation. Expert insight into what a social issue is, how to find a solution for it, and how to measure the social impact your enterprise creates. A business plan to guide the development of your social organisation, and the skills to drive positive change. An in-depth understanding of the need for greater social consciousness within government, business, and charities. Unlimited access to edX's Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.
Syllabus
- Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
- Module 1: The entrepreneurial imperative: Drivers of change
- Module 2: Understanding social problems
- Module 3: Becoming a social entrepreneur
- Module 4: Business models for social entrepreneurship
- Module 5: Funding for social entrepreneurship
- Module 6: To profit or not to profit: Choosing your organisational form
- Module 7: Measuring social impact
- Module 8: Social entrepreneurship: Criticisms, challenges, and opportunities
Taught by
Dr Eva Neitzert, Dr Kerryn Krige, Dr Jonathan Roberts, and Professor Stephan Chambers