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Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities

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Course Summary

This course explores the concept of social entrepreneurship and how it can be used to create positive change in society. It covers topics such as identifying social problems, developing strategies for sustainable solutions, and measuring impact.

Key Learning Points

Learn how to identify social problems and develop sustainable solutions
Understand the importance of measuring social impact
Explore case studies of successful social entrepreneurship ventures

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

- USA: $83,000
- India: ₹8,00,000
- Spain: €50,000
- USA: $83,000
- India: ₹8,00,000
- Spain: €50,000
- USA: $65,000
- India: ₹6,00,000
- Spain: €35,000
- USA: $83,000
- India: ₹8,00,000
- Spain: €50,000
- USA: $65,000
- India: ₹6,00,000
- Spain: €35,000
- USA: $90,000
- India: ₹10,00,000
- Spain: €60,000

Learning Outcomes

Develop a social entrepreneurship venture
Create a sustainable business model for social impact
Measure the impact of a social enterprise

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of entrepreneurship
Open-mindedness and willingness to challenge traditional solutions

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Self-paced
Online
Video Lectures

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Description

This Course will clarify the definition and meaning of Social Entrepreneurship and will focus on the need to learn about the source and root of a social problem. You will be introduced to different perspectives about Social Entrepreneurship and you will learn about complementary and opportunistic assets which will help you to detect an opportunity and develop an idea of how to create a business for social change.

Outline

Introduction to the Course
#covidWISE Introduction - 2021
Introduction to Course I
Introduction to Course Structure
An Idea about Social Innovation | Johanna Mair
Understand a Social Problem | Ester Barinaga
Required Peer Review Assignment & Optional Case Assignment
Instructions for Peer Review Assignment
An introduction to the Babele Social Business Model Panorama
#covidWISE 2021 --- Your call to action!
#covidWISE Competition May 2021
Subscribe to the #covidWISE Podcast or Youtube channel
From Third Sector to Social Enterprise: A European Research Trajectory | Defourny 2014
Building social capital for societal entrepreneurship. | Westlund & Gawell 2010

Definition of Social Entrepreneurship
Definition of Social Entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneurship from a UK Perspective | Alan Barrell
The EMES Network Approach | Roger Spear
The New Jersey Social Innovation Institute | Jeffrey Robinson
The Problem Identification 7-Day Challenge
#covodWISE Inspirational Case: Lost Stock - Interview with the Founder Cally Russell
Optional Case Assignment: Ashoka & UnLtd
Interview with Ashoka Scandinavia
Interview with CEO of UnLtd | Mark Norbury
Ashoka Information Video
UnLtd Information Video
Instructions for the 7-Day-Challenge
#covidWISE Material 2021
Social entrepreneurship: The case for definition | Martin & Osberg 2007 | Stanford social innovation review
Social entrepreneurship: A critical review of the concept. | Peredo & McLean 2006

Who is a Social Entrepreneur
Who is a Social Entrepreneur?
Who is a Social Entrepreneur? | Sudhanshu Rai
What is a Community Enterprise | Helen Haugh
Start to discuss Solutions to your identified Problem
Begin Rating & Selecting Ideas
Peer-evaluation Assignment & Optional Case Assignment
Case | The Story of Specialisterne
Social entrepreneurship: How intentions to create a social venture are formed. | Mair & Noboa 2003
The process of social entrepreneurship: creating opportunities worthy of serious pursuit. | Guclu, Dees & Anderson 2002
Specialists in a World of Generalists | Robert Austin
"Who Is An Entrepreneur" is the Wrong Question | Gartner 1988
The multiple faces of social entrepreneurship: A review of definitional issues based on geographical and thematic criteria | Bacq & Janssen 2011
The duality of social enterprise: A framework for social action | Massetti 2012

How to Identify an Opportunity
How to Identify an Opportunity
Opportunity Identification at the Example of Gram Vikas | Johanna Mair
The Example of Grameen Veolia | Anirudh Agrawal
Instructions for Your Peer-Review Assignment and Optional Case Assignment
Interview with the founder of MyC4 (Autumn 2014)
Interview with the founder of MyC4 (Spring 2015)
How Social Enterprises Deal with Antagonistic Assets | Hockerts 2014
Social Entrepreneurship in Rural India: A Small Step Towards Institutional Change | Ganly & Mair 2009
3 Types of Income Models for Social Entrepreneurship
How opportunities develop in social entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship theory and practice | Corner & Ho 2010
Building Social Business Models: Lessons from the Grameen Experience | Yunus, Moingeon & Lehmann-Ortega 2010
Business Models as Models | Baden-Fuller & Morgan 2010

Earned Income Creation
Creating a Business Model
Replicating Microfinance in a Developed Country | Ester Barinaga
Interview with Charlie Wigglesworth (Social Enterprise UK)
Instructions for Your Peer-Review Assignment
In microfinance, clients must come first. | Datar, Epstein & Yuthas 2008
The economics of microfinance. | Armendáriz & Morduch 2010

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the opportunities of social entrepreneurship with this course on Coursera. Read reviews from students who found the course helpful, informative, and engaging. Many users appreciated the real-world examples and case studies presented throughout the course.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Real-world examples and case studies

Pros from User Reviews

Engaging and informative content
Expert instructors with real-world experience
Valuable insights into social entrepreneurship
Interactive and well-structured course modules

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course content to be too basic
Limited opportunities for interaction with instructors and peers
Course may not be suitable for advanced learners
Lack of hands-on projects or practical assignments

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