University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces

Madhu Viswanathan

Instructor: Madhu Viswanathan

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Approx. 35 hours
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.1

(125 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 35 hours
Learn at your own pace
94%
Most learners liked this course

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There are 5 modules in this course

You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.

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3 videos11 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt

In this module, you will be introduced to the importance of studying subsistence marketplaces as well as the unique nature of a bottom-up approach to studying it.

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16 videos7 readings5 quizzes3 peer reviews4 discussion prompts

In this module you will learn about unique aspects that characterize marketplace interactions between buyers and sellers in subsistence marketplaces. You will also learn about understanding needs and markets in subsistence marketplaces.

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12 videos10 readings4 quizzes2 peer reviews2 discussion prompts

In this module you will learn about gaining marketplace insights in subsistence marketplaces. You will also learn about environmental issues in subsistence marketplaces.

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18 videos7 readings3 quizzes2 peer reviews4 discussion prompts

In this module you will learn about understanding needs in subsistence contexts. You will also learn about a structured approach to generating ideas for addressing the needs in subsistence marketplaces.

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11 videos8 readings4 quizzes2 peer reviews4 discussion prompts

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Madhu Viswanathan
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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