Social Entrepreneurship

  • 4.6
Approx. 6 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course by Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania introduces the concept of social entrepreneurship and how it can be used to solve social problems. It covers topics such as identifying social issues, creating sustainable solutions, and measuring impact.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn to identify social issues and create sustainable solutions
  • Understand the importance of measuring impact and creating value
  • Get insights from successful social entrepreneurs and their strategies

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify social issues and create sustainable solutions
  • Measure impact and create value
  • Gain insights from successful social entrepreneurs and their strategies

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior knowledge or experience required
  • A willingness to learn and an interest in social entrepreneurship

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Video lectures
  • Quizzes and assignments
  • Peer-reviewed projects

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  • Social Entrepreneurship
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Description

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.

Outline

  • Module 1
  • Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship
  • Describing the Social Problem
  • Idea Generation and Advisory Board
  • Segmentation for Social Enterprises: Part 1
  • Recommended Reading: The Social Entrepreneur's Playbook
  • Module 1 - Lecture Slides
  • Module 1 Quiz
  • Module 2
  • Segmentation for Social Enterprises: Part 2
  • Understanding the Beneficiary
  • Screen-In & Screen-Out Criteria
  • Describing the Solution
  • Module 2 - Lecture Slides
  • Module 2 Quiz
  • Module 3
  • Defining Performance Criteria
  • Framing and Scoping the Venture
  • Operations Realities
  • Cost Table
  • Module 3 - Lecture Slides
  • Module 3 Quiz
  • Module 4
  • Most Competitive Alternative (MCA) Analysis
  • Test of Concept Plausibility
  • Stakeholder Analysis
  • Conclusion & Next Steps
  • Module 4 - Lecture Slides
  • Survey for those who have completed the Specialization
  • Module 4 Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

Learn about social entrepreneurship from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. This course provides practical skills and strategies to start and manage a successful social enterprise. Students find the course engaging, insightful, and informative, with many praising the expert instructors who share real-world experiences and case studies. One key aspect that many users thought was good is the course's emphasis on creating sustainable and scalable social impact.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging and informative course material
  • Expert instructors with real-world experience
  • Practical skills and strategies for social entrepreneurship
  • Emphasis on creating sustainable and scalable social impact

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course too basic
  • Limited interaction with instructors
  • Lack of hands-on exercises
  • No certificate of completion for free course
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James D. Thompson, Ian "Mac" MacMillan
University of Pennsylvania
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