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Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

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Course Summary

Learn how to leverage the power of social business models to drive positive social change and create sustainable businesses. This course will teach you how to design, launch, and scale social enterprises that are both financially successful and impactful.

Key Learning Points

Understand the concept of social business and how it differs from traditional business models
Learn how to design social business models that address specific social problems
Discover how to measure the impact of social businesses and communicate their success to stakeholders

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

- USA: $65,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 15,00,000
- Spain: €35,000 - €60,000
- USA: $65,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 15,00,000
- Spain: €35,000 - €60,000
- USA: $60,000 - $90,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 12,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $65,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 15,00,000
- Spain: €35,000 - €60,000
- USA: $60,000 - $90,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 12,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- USA: $45,000 - $70,000
- India: INR 3,00,000 - INR 7,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €40,000

Learning Outcomes

Design and launch a social business model that addresses a specific social problem
Understand how to measure the impact of social businesses and communicate success to stakeholders
Develop the skills and knowledge needed to scale a social enterprise

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

No prior knowledge or experience in social entrepreneurship is required
An open mind and willingness to learn

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures
Quizzes and assignments
Peer review

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Description

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.

Outline

Introduction of the Business Model Canvas
Welcome to Course 2
Business Model
An Introduction for the Business Model Canvas | Karim Jabbar
Applying the Business Model Canvas to Hueforbi | Karim Jabbar & Renee Madsen
Peer Evaluation Assignment & Optional Case Assignment
Prerequisites for this course
Business Models as Models
Preview: Business Model Generation | Osterwalder & Pigneur 2009
Babele

Applying the Business Model Canvas
Introduction to Module 2 | Business Model Canvas of Hueforbi
The Social Business Model Canvas | Ted Ladd
Start Developing Your Business Model Canvas
How to co-create a Business Model | Sudhanshu Rai
An Introduction to Business Plan Writing
How the RubyCup Team used its Business Plan
Use Babele to interact with others
Instructions for Peer Review & Optional Case Assignment
The Ruby Cup Business Plan

The Purpose of a Business Plan
Discussing the Ruby Cup Business Plan
Key Elements of a Good Business Plan | Ted Ladd
What to Think Through before Starting a Business Plan | Sudhanshu Rai
Instructions for Optional Case Assignment & Peer Review
Interview CEO of Bybi | Oliver Maxwell
A Business Planning Guide to Developing a Social Enterprise
The Grunt Fund Calculator

Selecting an Organizational Form
Introduction to Module 4 | What Organizational Form for Bybi?
New Organizational Forms in the US: L3C & B Corp | Jeffrey Robinson
New Organizational Form in the UK: Community Interest Company (CIC) | Helen Haugh & Roger Spear
Start selecting an organizational form for your own startup
Mark Norbury (UnLtd) on organizational forms in the UK
Interview with CEO of "Den Sociale Kapital Fond" | Lars Jannick Johansen
Assignment Instructions
Why Consider A Benefit Corporation?

Attracting Startup Funding
Introduction to Module 5 | What Types of Investors can you look at?
The Growing Role of Impact Investing | Harry Hummels
Impact Investing in India | Anirudh Agrawal
Identify your Start-up Capital Needs as well as Possible Investors
Assignment: Where can you look for Startup Capital?
Assignment - It is Time for your Video Pitch
Introduction | Kai Hockerts
Interview with Cliff Prior | CEO of Big Society Capital
Interview with Farrukh Khan | Acumen
Interview with Rehana Nathoo | Case Foundation
How to attract investment to your social enterprise
Impact Investing: Two Top Advisors Point the Way
Is Social Impact Investing The Next Venture Capital?
A Short Guide To Impact Investment - The Case Foundation

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the principles of social business models with this course on Coursera. Students praise the engaging lectures and informative content, making it a solid choice for those interested in social entrepreneurship.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Engaging lectures and informative content

Pros from User Reviews

Great for those interested in social entrepreneurship
Engaging lectures
Informative content
Helpful for understanding social business models
Easy to follow

Cons from User Reviews

Some topics could be more in-depth
Not suitable for those looking for a technical course
Not much interaction with other students or the instructor
Some lectures can be repetitive
Limited practical application

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