- Level Foundation
- المدة 25 ساعات hours
- الطبع بواسطة Copenhagen Business School
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This Course will clarify the definition and meaning of Social Entrepreneurship and will focus on the need to learn about the source and root of a social problem. You will be introduced to different perspectives about Social Entrepreneurship and you will learn about complementary and opportunistic assets which will help you to detect an opportunity and develop an idea of how to create a business for social change. From a practical perspective you will be asked to initiate a team formation process and start to think about a problem topic that you want to address with your social venture in the future. You will work in a team to research this topic and will gradually start to think about a particular opportunity and identify a purpose for your social venture project.الوحدات
Introduction to the Social Entrepreneurship Specialization
1
Discussions
- Start Group Formation
1
Videos
- Introduction to Course I
Get an Idea about Social Entrepreneurship
3
Videos
- An Idea about Social Innovation | Johanna Mair
- Introduction to Course Structure
- Understand a Social Problem | Ester Barinaga
Introduction to Assignment Structure
1
Videos
- Required Peer Review Assignment & Optional Case Assignment
Assignment: What is Social Entrepreneurship?
1
Peer Review
- Definition of Social Entrepreneurship and your seizmic APP account
2
Videos
- Instructions for Peer Review Assignment
- An introduction to the Babele Social Business Model Panorama (currently knowns as seizmic BUSINESS MODEL and seizmic APP)
Optional Readings
2
Readings
- From Third Sector to Social Enterprise: A European Research Trajectory | Defourny 2014
- Building social capital for societal entrepreneurship. | Westlund & Gawell 2010
Introduction to Module 2
1
Videos
- Definition of Social Entrepreneurship
Different Perspectives on Social Entrepreneurship
3
Videos
- Social Entrepreneurship from a UK Perspective | Alan Barrell
- The EMES Network Approach | Roger Spear
- The New Jersey Social Innovation Institute | Jeffrey Robinson
The Problem Identification & Peer Review Assignment
1
Peer Review
- Document your Problem Identification
1
Videos
- The Problem Identification 7-Day Challenge
1
Readings
- Instructions for the 7-Day-Challenge
Case Description and Optional Case Assignment
1
Discussions
- Compare Ashoka and UnLtd (Optional Case Assignment)
5
Videos
- Optional Case Assignment: Ashoka & UnLtd
- Interview with Ashoka Scandinavia
- Interview with CEO of UnLtd | Mark Norbury
- Ashoka Information Video
- UnLtd Information Video
Optional Readings
2
Readings
- Social entrepreneurship: The case for definition | Martin & Osberg 2007 | Stanford social innovation review
- Social entrepreneurship: A critical review of the concept. | Peredo & McLean 2006
Extra #covidWISE 2021 Material
1
Videos
- #covidWISE Inspirational Case: Lost Stock - Interview with the Founder Cally Russell
1
Readings
- #covidWISE 2021 Material
Introduction to Module 3
1
Discussions
- Reflect on your Problem Identification
1
Videos
- Who is a Social Entrepreneur?
2
Readings
- Social entrepreneurship: How intentions to create a social venture are formed. | Mair & Noboa 2003
- The process of social entrepreneurship: creating opportunities worthy of serious pursuit. | Guclu, Dees & Anderson 2002
Who is a Social Entrepreneur?
2
Videos
- Who is a Social Entrepreneur? | Sudhanshu Rai
- What is a Community Enterprise | Helen Haugh
Instructions for Development of Your Project
2
Videos
- Start to discuss Solutions to your identified Problem
- Begin Rating & Selecting Ideas
Assignment Overview
1
Peer Review
- Reflect on your team and your external partner organisation
1
Discussions
- Transfer Specialisterne Case to one of 4 Beneficiary Groups
2
Videos
- Peer-evaluation Assignment & Optional Case Assignment
- Case | The Story of Specialisterne
1
Readings
- Specialists in a World of Generalists | Robert Austin
Optional Readings
3
Readings
- "Who Is An Entrepreneur" is the Wrong Question | Gartner 1988
- The multiple faces of social entrepreneurship: A review of definitional issues based on geographical and thematic criteria | Bacq & Janssen 2011
- The duality of social enterprise: A framework for social action | Massetti 2012
Introduction to Module 4
1
Videos
- How to Identify an Opportunity
2
Readings
- How Social Enterprises Deal with Antagonistic Assets | Hockerts 2014
- Social Entrepreneurship in Rural India: A Small Step Towards Institutional Change | Ganly & Mair 2009
What needs to be concerned apart from Identifying an Opportunity?
2
Videos
- Opportunity Identification at the Example of Gram Vikas | Johanna Mair
- The Example of Grameen Veolia | Anirudh Agrawal
Assignment Overview
1
Peer Review
- Identify an Opportunity for Your Social Venture
1
Discussions
- Your Advice for the CEO of MyC4
3
Videos
- Instructions for Your Peer-Review Assignment and Optional Case Assignment
- Interview with the founder of MyC4 (Autumn 2014)
- Interview with the founder of MyC4 (Spring 2015)
1
Readings
- 3 Types of Income Models for Social Entrepreneurship
Optional Readings
3
Readings
- How opportunities develop in social entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship theory and practice | Corner & Ho 2010
- Building Social Business Models: Lessons from the Grameen Experience | Yunus, Moingeon & Lehmann-Ortega 2010
- Business Models as Models | Baden-Fuller & Morgan 2010
Introduction to Module 5
1
Videos
- Creating a Business Model
Microfinance in a Developed Country
1
Videos
- Replicating Microfinance in a Developed Country | Ester Barinaga
Social Enterprise UK: an investor's perspective
1
Videos
- Interview with Charlie Wigglesworth (Social Enterprise UK)
Assignment
1
Peer Review
- Map the Expected Earned Income Streams for your Venture
1
Videos
- Instructions for Your Peer-Review Assignment
Optional Readings
2
Readings
- In microfinance, clients must come first. | Datar, Epstein & Yuthas 2008
- The economics of microfinance. | Armendáriz & Morduch 2010
Auto Summary
Unlock the potential of social change with "Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities." This foundational course, presented by Coursera, delves into defining social entrepreneurship, understanding social problems, and detecting opportunities for impactful ventures. Ideal for aspiring social entrepreneurs, it offers practical team-based projects to develop viable solutions. With a duration of 1500 minutes, flexible subscription options include Starter, Professional, and Paid plans. Join now to transform social challenges into opportunities for innovation and impact.

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