How do we create innovative and effective solutions to social problems around the world ? This course was designed for individuals and organizations who want to identify and bring about transformative societal change. Professors Jim Thompson and Ian “Mac” MacMillan help you develop both a strategy and a framework for your social enterprise based on their years of experience and expertise teaching social entrepreneurship and advising entrepreneurs. You’ll learn how to define a social problem, understand contextual realities, develop a solution, and plan for effective deployment. By the end of this course, you’ll have a deep understanding of the realities of launching an enterprise, be prepared for every step of the process, and put your social entrepreneurial venture on the path to success.
This course is part of the Business Strategies for A Better World Specialization
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Module 1
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 48 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
1 hour to complete
Module 2
1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 40 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 hour to complete
Module 3
1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 47 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Module 4
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 46 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
Reviews
- 5 stars73.01%
- 4 stars20.89%
- 3 stars5.29%
- 2 stars0.52%
- 1 star0.26%
TOP REVIEWS FROM SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
by UCFeb 27, 2023
Very clear and well explained, even without any relevant background, i could understand quite clearly.
by AGJul 30, 2018
Great material, could be a little more challenging with the quizzes.
by RRJul 30, 2020
Very informative course for social entrepreneurship. Thank you
by SRMar 21, 2020
The course has given me a template for all things I would need to make a successful venture possible.
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