Outline

Overview

This unit is an intensive unit focused on the themes of social entrepreneurship and cultural competence. 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 a 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. At the end of the unit students have developed a working knowledge of the ideas of building hybrid business models, innovation by restriction, and an appreciation for culture in the context of entrepreneurship. Students reflect on how the key themes and lessons can be applied to their existing personal and professional environments.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Management Education
Credit points	12
Prerequisites ?	SMBA6001 and SMBA6002
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Kristy Bartlett, kristy.bartlett@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Participation	Participation participation	10%	Multiple weeks	In class
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Social enterprise case study Written task	20%	Week 06 Due date: 20 Aug 2023 at 10:00 Closing date: 25 Aug 2023	2000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Business problem presentation Oral and visual presentation	20%	Week 08 Due date: 14 Oct 2023 at 09:00 Closing date: 14 Oct 2023	30 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Business problem report Report	30%	Week 08 Due date: 21 Oct 2023 at 09:00 Closing date: 27 Oct 2023	2000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Reflection Written task	20%	Week 08 Due date: 28 Oct 2023 at 17:00 Closing date: 02 Nov 2023	2000 words
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

Social Enterprise Case Study: You are required to conduct critical analysis of the concept of a social enterprises 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 assessment that critically assesses feasibility of the strategy. From this assessment, identify and then deliver the most valuable component of the strategy to support implementation.
Reflection: Write an individual reflection that covers: (a) How your view of social enterprise has evolved over the course of the program, (b) How your cultural competence has developed over the course of the program, and (c) How your learnings and experiences can add value to your existing work and professional development.
Participation: The participation grade is reflective of your achievement in two particular areas; 1. Contribution to peer to peer learning that fosters collaboration and extends or deepens cohort learning 2. Active engagement in additional group activities in class that requires outside of class pre work.

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 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.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
-	Introduction to Social Enterprise and cultural perspectives	Workshop (16 hr)
	Social Enterprise case studies and project exploration	Workshop (8 hr)
	Case studies and group project development	Block teaching (32 hr)
	Practice presentations and collaboration	Workshop (16 hr)
	Final presentations and reflection	Presentation (8 hr)

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

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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

LO1. articulate key aspects of social enterprise and hybrid business models.
LO2. understand and demonstrate a range of leadership, operational, strategic and managerial challenges associated with operating a social enterprise.
LO3. articulate a culturally appropriate strategy for how a real social enterprise can develop, launch and, or scale.
LO4. understand and critique 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 with social enterprises to your professional environment.

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
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes have been made since this unit was last offered

Additional information

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Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect