New Ventures in Social Entrepreneurship - May 7th - June 11th
Focuses on entrepreneurial ideas that generate social impact. Offers students an opportunity to explore social entrepreneurship and test ideas for social innovation in a rigorous and supportive environment. Covers how to generate an innovative business idea, how to address social issues and have an impact, and how to develop an action plan and consequently measure for results. Offers insights on communication, business plans, and presentation skills.
New Ventures in Social Entrepreneurship - May 7th - June 11th (Meets Tuesday’s at 9 pm EST)
Course Description
Focuses on entrepreneurial ideas that generate social impact. Offers students an opportunity to explore social entrepreneurship and test ideas for social innovation in a rigorous and supportive environment. Covers how to generate an innovative business idea, how to address social issues and have an impact, and how to develop an action plan and consequently measure for results. Offers insights on communication, business plans, and presentation skills.
Course Learning Outcomes
Based on satisfactory completion of this course, a student should be able to:
CLO1: Identify and formulate social entrepreneurial opportunities
CLO2: Develop comprehensive action plans
CLO3: Effectively communicate social entrepreneurship ideas
CLO4: Evaluate Social Impact
CLO5: Understand the role of ethics and social responsibility
CLO6: Create to Positive Social Change
Course Methodology
This is an intensive hybrid course. Each week, you will be expected to:
1. Review the week’s learning objectives.
2. Complete all assigned readings and homework.
3. Attend the live lecture.
4. Participate in the discussion board by posting your response and additional responses to other student posts.
5. Complete and upload all assignments and assessments by the due dates.
