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Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 19 hours
  • Course by Copenhagen Business School
  • Offered by

About

In this course we will take the social business opportunity that you have identified in the first course to a higher level. Specifically, you will develop a business model using the Business Model Canvas. Gradually you will also start writing your business plan. Moreover, you will be able to assess different organizational forms and select the one that is appropriate for your developed business model. By the end of the course you will be able to compare different social impact investment methods and choose the right funding strategy for your social venture. Note: It is highly recommended to have completed Course 1: 'Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities' before you start with this Course!

Modules

Introduction to Course 2

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Present yourself & Babele project

1 Videos

  • Welcome to Course 2

1 Readings

  • Prerequisites for this course

Create a Business Model

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Business Model
  • An Introduction for the Business Model Canvas | Karim Jabbar
  • Applying the Business Model Canvas to Hueforbi | Karim Jabbar & Renee Madsen

2 Readings

  • Business Models as Models
  • Preview: Business Model Generation | Osterwalder & Pigneur 2009

Assignments

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Business Model Canvas - The Value Proposition

1 Discussions

  • Business Model Canvas for Hueforbi (Optional Assignment)

1 Videos

  • Peer Evaluation Assignment & Optional Case Assignment

Introduction to the seizmic APP

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • The seizmic APP

Applying the Business Model Canvas

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to Module 2 | Business Model Canvas of Hueforbi
  • The Social Business Model Canvas | Ted Ladd

Develop Your Business Model

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Start Developing Your Business Model Canvas
  • How to co-create a Business Model | Sudhanshu Rai

Business Plan

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • An Introduction to Business Plan Writing
  • How the RubyCup Team used its Business Plan

Have you collected external Feedback?

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Use Babele (now the seizmic APP) to interact with others

Assignments

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Competitor / Peer Analysis

1 Discussions

  • The Ruby Cup Business Plan

1 Videos

  • Instructions for Peer Review & Optional Case Assignment

1 Readings

  • The Ruby Cup Business Plan

The Purpose of a Business Plan

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Discussing the Ruby Cup Business Plan
  • Key Elements of a Good Business Plan | Ted Ladd
  • What to Think Through before Starting a Business Plan | Sudhanshu Rai

Assignments

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Start your Business Plan

1 Discussions

  • Select an Organizational Form for Bybi

2 Videos

  • Instructions for Optional Case Assignment & Peer Review
  • Interview CEO of Bybi | Oliver Maxwell

Optional Readings

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • A Business Planning Guide to Developing a Social Enterprise
  • The Grunt Fund Calculator

Introduction to Module 4

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Module 4 | What Organizational Form for Bybi?

Input about New Organizational Forms - International Perspectives

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • New Organizational Forms in the US: L3C & B Corp | Jeffrey Robinson
  • New Organizational Form in the UK: Community Interest Company (CIC) | Helen Haugh & Roger Spear

1 Readings

  • Why Consider A Benefit Corporation?

Develop Your Business Plan

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Start selecting an organizational form for your own startup
  • Mark Norbury (UnLtd) on organizational forms in the UK

Assignments

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Select an Organizational Form for your Startup

1 Discussions

  • How to attract impact investors?

2 Videos

  • Interview with CEO of "Den Sociale Kapital Fond" | Lars Jannick Johansen
  • Assignment Instructions

Introduction to Module 5

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Module 5 | What Types of Investors can you look at?

Impact Investment

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • The Growing Role of Impact Investing | Harry Hummels
  • Impact Investing in India | Anirudh Agrawal

1 Readings

  • How to attract investment to your social enterprise

Develop Your Business Plan

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Identify your Start-up Capital Needs as well as Possible Investors

Assignment

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Video Pitch - Final Course Project

1 Discussions

  • Where can you look for startup capital?

2 Videos

  • Assignment: Where can you look for Startup Capital?
  • Assignment - It is Time for your Video Pitch

Optional Readings

    • 3 Readings
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3 Readings

  • Impact Investing: Two Top Advisors Point the Way
  • Is Social Impact Investing The Next Venture Capital?
  • A Short Guide To Impact Investment - The Case Foundation

Special: Impact Investing World Forum 2017 (optional)

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • Introduction | Kai Hockerts
  • Interview with Cliff Prior | CEO of Big Society Capital
  • Interview with Farrukh Khan | Acumen
  • Interview with Rehana Nathoo | Case Foundation

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Enhance your social business innovation skills with this foundational course on developing a business model using the Business Model Canvas. Guided by expert instructors from Coursera, you'll learn to create a business plan, assess organizational forms, and choose effective funding strategies. Ideal for those who have completed 'Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities', this 1140-minute course offers Starter and Professional subscription options for aspiring social entrepreneurs.

Kai Hockerts
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Kai Hockerts