Social entrepreneurs are committed to furthering a social mission through enterprises that rank social, environmental or cultural impact on a par with, or even above, profit. Intersecting the business and not-for-profit worlds, social entrepreneurship addresses many complex local and global problems. This unit critically introduces the concept and develops frameworks for understanding social entrepreneurship (also referred to as social enterprise and social innovation). Teaching and learning utilises case studies and includes the opportunity to apply theory to real-world experiences. Topics include creating innovative social enterprises, sustainable business models, philanthropy and funding, impact assessment, and leadership. The unit is structured around learning from engaged practice and provides the opportunity to work with social enterprises.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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IBUS5002, or completion of at least 24 credit points |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Jarrod Vassallo, jarrod.vassallo@sydney.edu.au |
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Tutor(s) | Jared Harrison, jared.harrison@sydney.edu.au |