This course is part of the Social Entrepreneurship Specialization

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Social Entrepreneurship SpecializationCopenhagen Business School

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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!

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Social Entrepreneurship Specialization

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Approx. 19 hours to complete

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Social Entrepreneurship Specialization

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Approx. 19 hours to complete

English

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Kai Hockerts

Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Introduction of the Business Model Canvas

4 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 52 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Applying the Business Model Canvas

In Module 2 you will gain more experience using the Business Model Canvas as a tool to conceptualize your business ideas and will be also introduced to the Social Business Model Canvas. Moreover you will receive advice about cooperating with your team members and coordinating in the iteration process. The Module will conclude with initial insight to writing a business plan - What are important elements of a business plan?

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 57 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

8 videos

Introduction to Module 2 | Business Model Canvas of Hueforbi22mThe Social Business Model Canvas | Ted Ladd9mStart Developing Your Business Model Canvas5mHow to co-create a Business Model | Sudhanshu Rai2mAn Introduction to Business Plan Writing7mHow the RubyCup Team used its Business Plan3mUse Babele to interact with others2mInstructions for Peer Review & Optional Case Assignment1m

1 reading

The Ruby Cup Business Plan45m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

The Purpose of a Business Plan

Welcome to Module 3! At this point you will start to dive deeper into creating your business plan. After analyzing a real-world business plan of a social enterprise you will listen to guest speaker giving advice about important issues to consider when writing your business plan. You will be encouraged to think through different organizational forms a specific social enterprise may implement and start to outline your own business plan.

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 42 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Selecting an Organizational Form

In Module 4 you will intensify your knowledge about various organizational forms. In particular new organizational forms, tailor-made for social enterprises, in the US and the UK will be presented and you will be encouraged to scan the legal framework in your own country. Once you have identified a form that matches your expectations you will continue your business plan process by starting to think about funding options in the next Module of this Course.

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 66 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

7 videos

Introduction to Module 4 | What Organizational Form for Bybi?17mNew Organizational Forms in the US: L3C & B Corp | Jeffrey Robinson8mNew Organizational Form in the UK: Community Interest Company (CIC) | Helen Haugh & Roger Spear14mStart selecting an organizational form for your own startup4mMark Norbury (UnLtd) on organizational forms in the UK3mInterview with CEO of "Den Sociale Kapital Fond" | Lars Jannick Johansen13mAssignment Instructions2m

1 reading

Why Consider A Benefit Corporation?15m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM SOCIAL BUSINESS MODEL AND PLANNING FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION

by IKFeb 17, 2019

Practical oriented course. I really enjoyed every bit of it. Already, I am equipped to go out there and execute my project.

by ECJan 30, 2021

Already finishing the course, only one peer left to review . Also Seeking anybody to review my video pitch .in week one,I did social entrepreneurship and finished.

by SVAug 1, 2017

I think that the grading for the courses can be a combination of peer review and some quizzes instead of only peer reviewing.

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About the Social Entrepreneurship Specialization

In this specialization you will learn how to create societal impact through Social Entrepreneurship. Social Entrepreneurship describes the discovery and sustainable exploitation of opportunities to create social change. We will introduce you to examples of Social Entrepreneurship and guide you through the process of establishing a venture to address a social or environment problem. You will form of team and study a problematic issue to learn more about the source of the problem. We will equip you with frameworks identifying opportunities, support your team, and outlining your idea. You will develop your idea and iterate on your business model throughout the Specialization, and conclude with completing a business plan.

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