Social Enterprise: Business Doing Good
Learn about the diverse world of social enterprise in this free online course.
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Duration
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How it works
Social Enterprise: Business Doing Good
Can business do good? In this course, we explore different models of social enterprise and the local and global problems that they aim to address. If you work with a social enterprise or are thinking about launching one, this course provides a valuable foundation.
This course was developed by Middlesex University Business School, with Living in Minca and the Jindal Centre for Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Syllabus
Week 1
Addressing the World's Most Pressing Challenges
Let's Get Started
The next steps should give you a flavour of how this course works and what it will cover. You will meet the Course Leaders and be able to introduce yourself too.
Global Challenges and Local Realities
From climate change, to inequality, to rebuilding trust in the financial system, or food security, there are many global and local challenges that need to be addressed around the world.
Finding Solutions
Tackling many of today's challenges will require new approaches and new solutions.
Week 2
The Diverse World of Social Enterprise
Defining Social Enterprise
What do we mean by the term 'social enterprise'?
Understanding Social Enterprise
First steps to understand the Social Enterprise Sector
Identifying Social Enterprise
Social Enterprise as a business model
Week 3
Social Entrepreneurs, Networks and Ecosystems
Social Entrepreneurs & Changemakers
Who are those social entrepreneurs?
Social Enterprise Networks & Ecosystems
Nature requires a healthy ecosystem to thrive, and so does the social enterprise sector. What are the networks and organisations that are helping social enterprises grow and scale their impact?
Where do you fit in?
Many of us are still deciding about what we really want to do with our lives. Could social enterprise be a path for you?
Conclusion
Concluding Course 1
When would you like to start?
Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.
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Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Reflect on the concept of social enterprise
- Discuss the different social enterprise models
- Identify successful social enterprises
- Engage with discussions about development and sustainability
Who is the course for?
This course is intended for anyone interested in learning more about social enterprise, including entrepreneurs, charities, working professionals and students.
Who will you learn with?
Andres is the co-founder and COO of Minca Ventures Ltd. He is an expert in Sustainability, Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Follow me @AndresMoralesPM
Expert in Sustainability and Social Enterprise. She is the co-founder of Minca Ventures Ltd, a certified coach and has experience providing consultancy services for social businesses across the globe.
Who developed the course?
Minca Ventures
Minca Ventures Ltd supports social innovation & social enterprises across the globe. The company offers consultancy, sustainable business modelling, training and educational courses, research, filmmaking, and storytelling communication strategies.
Middlesex University Business School
Founded in the 1960s, Middlesex University Business School is one of the largest Business Schools in the UK.
Jindal Centre for Social Innovation + Entrepreneurship
The Jindal Centre for Social Innovation + Entrepreneurship (JSiE) is an award-winning social impact centre at O.P. Jindal Global University located in North India.
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Develop skills to further your career
- Access to this course
- Access to 1,000+ courses
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Tests to boost your learning
- Digital certificate when you're eligible
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Buy this course
$109/one-off payment
Fulfill your current learning need
- Access to this course
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Tests to boost your learning
- Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible
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Sample the course materials
- Access expires 9 May 2024
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