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SMBA6118: International Social Enterprise Project

Intensive October, 2020 [Block mode] - Castlereagh St, Sydney

This unit takes students to India for an intensive immersion into the themes of social entrepreneurship and innovation by restriction. The traditional lines between private, public and non-profit sectors are being blurred by the emergence of social enterprise and shared value. That is, social entrepreneurs are finding ways to build impact models that either break even financially, or even make profit. They have done so by engaging innovative business models to solve social and environmental problems on local and global levels. Students study these themes within the context of working in teams on a real social enterprise business problem regarding strategy and scale. At the end of the unit, students have developed a working knowledge of the ideas of innovation by restriction, how to overcome issues of scaling a social enterprise in an emerging market, and cultural intelligence about working overseas. Students are expected to reflect on how the key themes and lessons can be applied to their own professional environments back in Australia.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Management Education
Credit points 12
Prerequisites
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SMBA6001 and SMBA6002
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Kristy Bartlett, kristy.bartlett@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Kristy Bartlett, kristy.bartlett@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Presentation group assignment Business problem presentation
Oral and visual presentation
40% -
Due date: 08 Nov 2020 at 09:00

Closing date: 08 Nov 2020
30 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Assignment group assignment Business problem report
Report
20% -
Due date: 15 Nov 2020 at 18:00

Closing date: 22 Nov 2020
2000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Assignment Charity versus social business analysis
Written task
10% -
Due date: 23 Oct 2020 at 23:00

Closing date: 29 Oct 2020
1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO4
Assignment Reflection
Written task
30% -
Due date: 29 Nov 2020 at 17:00

Closing date: 06 Dec 2020
2000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO4 LO5
group assignment = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

  • Charity vs social business analysis: You are required to conduct critical analysis regarding the difference between charity and  social enterprise using two Indigenous organisations as case studies.
  • Business problem presentation: In groups of 4 or 5, you will research and develop a viable and culturally appropriate strategy to address a challenge presented by the partner organisation.
  • Business problem report: Following the business problem presentation, you will be required to write a feasibility assessement and project plan for your strategy. This should provide a blueprint and resources for the organisation to implement the groups recomendations. 
  • Reflection: Each student is required to write an individual reflection that covers: (a) How their view of social enterprise has evolved over the course of the program, (b) How their cultural competence has developed over the course of the program, and (c) How their learnings and experiences can add value to their existing work and professional development.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school. 

Distinction

75 - 84

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Credit

65 - 74

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

Pass

50 - 64

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school. 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
- Introduction to Social Enterprise and cultural perspectives Workshop (8 hr) LO1 LO4
Social Enterprise case studies and project exploration Workshop (8 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Case studies and group project development Block teaching (32 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Practice presentations and collaboration Workshop (8 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Final presentations and reflection Presentation (8 hr) LO4 LO5

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: It is compulsory for students to attend the pre-departure meetings and all scheduled activities whilst in India.
  • Lecture recording: Note that MBA classes are not systematically recorded and 100% class attendance is expected for each unit of the MBA Program. If there are extenuating circumstances as to why you are not able to attend a particular class, please contact your Unit Coordinator as soon as possible and also notify your group members (if the Unit has a group work component). A course requirement is 80% class attendance, and those who drop below this level may not pass the unit.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 12 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 240-300 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. articulate key aspects of social business and the ideas of innovation by restriction
  • LO2. understand the operational, strategic and managerial challenges associated with scale
  • LO3. articulate a strategy for how a real business can scale within the environment of the emerging markets
  • LO4. understand key cultural biases that affect your predisposition to doing business in a different cultural, political and social context
  • LO5. apply what you have learnt from your experience with working in an emerging economy to your professional environment in Australia.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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