Social Entrepreneurship Essentials

This 2-week course introduces the fundamental concepts and practices of social entrepreneurship. Participants will explore various definitions of social entrepreneurship, understand the role of social enterprises in addressing societal issues, and study key historical developments in the field. The course will also cover the core aspects of social businesses, highlighting successful case studies and models.

Through reading materials, assignments, and quizzes, students will gain the essential knowledge to understand how social entrepreneurship works and how it contributes to social change.

Course details

• Course duration: 2 weeks
• Total learning hours: 8 hours (2 hours per day for 4 days per week, including reading, assignments, and quizzes)

Course objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Define social entrepreneurship and distinguish it from traditional entrepreneurship.
2. Understand the role of social enterprises in tackling social and environmental issues.
3. Identify key social enterprise models and their impact on communities.
4. Explore the history and evolution of social entrepreneurship.
5. Learn about the challenges and opportunities for social entrepreneurs.