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MGSM869 – Social Entrepreneurship
2018 – Term 1 North Ryde
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Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer
Debbie Haski-Leventhal
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Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MBA or MMgt or MMgmt or PGCertMBAExt or GradCertMgtPostMBA or MSocEntre or GradCertSocEntre or GradDipMgt or MSusDev
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Corequisites
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Social entrepreneurship means using business knowledge and tools as well as entrepreneurial principles to address social and environmental challenges. A social entrepreneur is someone who recognises a social problem and uses entrepreneurial principles to organise, create, and manage a venture to make social change.
The unit will focus on the knowledge and practices of social entrepreneurship and social sector leadership. It will provide students with knowledge and tools on creating social change and shared value; managing resources; measuring and communicating social impact; multi-sectorial collaboration; and understanding business models for social enterprises. The unit will include class presentations, guest speakers, case studies, group consultancy exercises and multimedia.
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Critically reflect on concepts, models and frameworks of social entrepreneurship in order to innovate, initiate and lead successful social enterprises (Leadership)
- Develop services for, assess social impact and report to, and communicate the organisational business model to, a variety of stakeholders, across organisations and cultures (Global Mindset).
- Critically reflect on and integrate ethical, social and environmental factors into business decision-making and management practice when developing and managing a social enterprise (Citizenship).
- Practically apply tools and frameworks to sustain a social enterprise and create a social impact for the long run (Sustainable Value).
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| In-class participation | 10% | No | in each class |
| Group presentation | 15% | No | 10-03-2018 |
| Group report | 15% | No | 18-03-2018 |
| Final individual assignment | 60% | Yes | 26-03-2018 |
In-class participation
Due: in each class
Weighting: 10%
Students will be assessed on the quality and quantity of their in-class participation. To receive a high mark in this assessment component, the student needs to participate in the class discussions often, making meaningful contribution to the discussion, which is based on knowledge and readings, while also being respectful to others in class. An excellent participation demonstrates critical analysis that is knowledgeable (not just argumentative), engaging and thought provoking (not just provocative). Asking questions and making comments that contribute to the quality and clarity of the lecture and the discussion will be highly assessed.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically reflect on concepts, models and frameworks of social entrepreneurship in order to innovate, initiate and lead successful social enterprises (Leadership)
Group presentation
Due: 10-03-2018
Weighting: 15%
To create meaningful learning and a social impact, each of the syndicate groups will undertake a consultancy project with one social enterprise. The group will need to choose an existing social enterprise from: the cases studied in class, their own enterprises, a well-known enterprise or other. You can either use publically available information (e.g. websites, reports etc.) and/or collect data via interviews and surveys. You will need to gain an approval from the lecturer for your SE choice.
Your consultancy project will be presented in class and result in a report, which will be the group assignment. In the last day of this unit, there will be a Syndicate Group Presentation. The presentation will be 30 minutes long, followed by a 15 minute discussion. The presentation will be based on your consultancy project and as such need to follow the same four topics.
The presentation needs to include:
- Description of the social enterprise
- A business model canvas (preferably - existing vs. recommended)
- Analysis of the social enterprise’s resources and social impact
- Discussion of its main challenges
- Initial ideas on how you are going to address these challenges while using the enterprise’s assets and knowledge gained in class
- A discussion with the class in order to generate additional ideas and solutions
Strive to make your presentation interesting and engaging and to demonstrate knowledge of the SE, while using additional research and knowledge gained in this unit. Use some general models taught in class to position the SE you are presenting, as well as specific models and research related to the challenges you are striving to address. Ask the class specific questions so they can help you effectively.
Your group will need to submit the following files by, on the 7/3/2018 before 5pm:
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Executive summary. The executive summary should include (in one file):
- A title page (with all names and IDs of members),
- A one-page summary of the case
- References in APA style
- PowerPoint presentation: your final presentation file, in PPT or PDF. The presentation should include no more than 20 slides, but can include videos and photos. If you use Prezi, please send a PDF file. Please include your group number and case in the file name (e.g., group3_Grameen.ppt). This does not have to be your final version, but it will allow the lecturer to provide some feedback.
- Group Work Cover sheet, including your names and individual contribution. Here you will need to detail what each one of you has done (e.g. research, PPT file, case etc.). Please note that if you do not contribute equally to the group report, you will not receive the full mark for this assessment.
Each member of the group will receive a mark based on the group performance, as well as on the individual performance during the presentation. The group mark will be given to the group face-to-face on the the same day and will be sent to the group in the following morning. The individual mark will be used for the calculation of your final mark.
Group Presentation Assessment Criteria
Knowledge
Application of unit learning and knowledge
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Additional research and sources
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Presentation
The overall quality and clarity of the presentation
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Class engagement and discussion
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Case Study
Analysis of the social enterprise and your business model canvas
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Analysis of the social enterprise’s resources and social impact
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Challenges and quality of solutions
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Data collection and analysis
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Overall
Quality of executive summary
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Administrative compliance + Visuals
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FINAL MARK
GRADE
Comments
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically reflect on concepts, models and frameworks of social entrepreneurship in order to innovate, initiate and lead successful social enterprises (Leadership)
- Develop services for, assess social impact and report to, and communicate the organisational business model to, a variety of stakeholders, across organisations and cultures (Global Mindset).
- Critically reflect on and integrate ethical, social and environmental factors into business decision-making and management practice when developing and managing a social enterprise (Citizenship).
- Practically apply tools and frameworks to sustain a social enterprise and create a social impact for the long run (Sustainable Value).
Group report
Due: 18-03-2018
Weighting: 15%
The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with an opportunity to expand on your presentation and apply the learning from this unit to a real life social enterprise, address its challenges and assist to create social impact. Based on the same consultancy project as the one in the presentation, the group will write a thorough report of up to 5000 words. The report should include an analysis, a business model; models and concepts learned in class; existing literature, additional research, and solutions.
1) The social enterprise
Analysis:
- Describe the enterprise, its vision and mission, brief history
- Use one social entrepreneurship model to position the social enterprise
Proposal:
- A business model canvas (preferably - existing vs. recommended).
2) Resources
- Discuss the social enterprise's revenue generation strategies and analyse its funding sources
- Detail its human resources, human capital and leadership
Proposal:
- Offer an innovative solution to increase revenue generation
- Propose a way to attract paid and unpaid talent to the organisation and a succession plan
3) Social impact
Analysis:
- Describe the social impact that the enterprise creates/ aims to create
- Detail social impact measurement practices and challenges
Proposal:
- Suggest tools to measure the social impact created by this social enterprise
- Discuss ways in which the enterprise can increase its social impact
4) Main challenges and suggestions for improvement
Proposal:
- Based on the discussions with the enterprise, assess its main challenges
- Offer at least four innovative solutions to address these challenges
- Discuss implementation of these suggestions
The report should be submitted to Debbie.Haski-leventhal@mgsm.edu.au on 18-03-2018 by 5pm. The file submitted should be a word document (not PDF) and should the group number and the name of the social enterprise in the file name (e.g. group3_Grameen Bank.docx). You will need to include a title page with the name of the case, names of all members and students ID. There is no need to include the executive summary again. You will also need to submit a cover sheet detailing the individual contribution of each and every member of the group. Please note that if you do not contribute equally to the group report, you will not receive the full mark for this assessment.
Referencing must be in American Psychological Association (APA) style. This means that when referring to an article or book etc., you indicate the author’s name followed by the year of publication (Jones, 1989). For multiple authors include all names (Jones, Smith, & Wilson, 1990). Several sources need to be cited in alphabetical order (Bates & Johns, 1992; Dees, 1998).
A reference list should be presented in alphabetical order at the end of the paper according to APA (you can use Google Scholar to find the APA citation of the source). Note that APA style references are used for the reading list of articles at the end of this outline. Further information on APA style is available at http://libguides.mq.edu.au/referencing/APA
Group Report Assessment Criteria
Similarly to the group presentation, each member of the group will receive 50% of the mark for this assignment based on the overall performance of the group and 50% based on your individual contribution. In the cover sheet, you will need to detail what role each member of the group had in writing the report. The lecturer could also ask each group member to rate the contribution of other group members which may affect your individual mark (higher or lower).
Overall
Application of unit learning and knowledge, additional research
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Over quality of the report, including visual aspects, citations and administrative compliance
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Analysis of the social enterprise
Level of analysis
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Business Model Canvas
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Resources
Level of analysis
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Analysis-based solutions
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Social Impact
Level of analysis
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Analysis-based solutions
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Main challenges and suggestions for improvement
Level of analysis
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Analysis-based solutions
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FINAL MARK
GRADE
Comments
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically reflect on concepts, models and frameworks of social entrepreneurship in order to innovate, initiate and lead successful social enterprises (Leadership)
- Develop services for, assess social impact and report to, and communicate the organisational business model to, a variety of stakeholders, across organisations and cultures (Global Mindset).
- Critically reflect on and integrate ethical, social and environmental factors into business decision-making and management practice when developing and managing a social enterprise (Citizenship).
- Practically apply tools and frameworks to sustain a social enterprise and create a social impact for the long run (Sustainable Value).
Final individual assignment
Due: 26-03-2018
Weighting: 60%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
The day after the submission date of the group report, an email will be sent to all the students with three essay-style questions. The purpose of these questions is to assess the knowledge gained through this unit and the ability to reflect on issues related to social entrepreneurship. To answer these questions you will need to use the class readings (textbook and articles), additional academic sources, knowledge gained in class and your own views and reflections.
The word limit is 3000 words, excluding references and appendices. The assignment should be submitted on the iLearn on 26-03-2018 by 5pm. The file submitted must be a word document (not PDF) and include your full name in the file name (e.g. David Smith Final Assignment.docx).
A good academic assignment provides a well-written essay, which is well based on the literature, class materials and additional research. You will be assessed on your level of knowledge and understanding, your ability to analyse and reflect on related issues and your ability to combine the two. Please make sure to use the literature and cite it.
You are encouraged to use additional academic sources, but not to copy someone else’s ideas from the Internet or from elsewhere. This would lead to immediate failure in the assignment and the subject.
Referencing must be in American Psychological Association (APA) style. This means that when referring to an article or book etc., you indicate the author’s name followed by the year of publication (Jones, 1989). For multiple authors include all names (Jones, Smith, & Wilson, 1990). Several sources need to be cited in alphabetical order (Bates & Johns, 1992; Dees, 1998).
A reference list should be presented in alphabetical order at the end of the paper according to APA (you can use Google Scholar to find the APA citation of the source). Note that APA style references are used for the reading list of articles at the end of this outline. Further information on APA style is available at http://www2.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/workshop/citapa.htm
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critically reflect on concepts, models and frameworks of social entrepreneurship in order to innovate, initiate and lead successful social enterprises (Leadership)
- Critically reflect on and integrate ethical, social and environmental factors into business decision-making and management practice when developing and managing a social enterprise (Citizenship).
Delivery and Resources
Required textbooks and materials
Kickul, J. & Lyons, T.S. (2016) Understanding Social Entrepreneurship: The Relentless Pursuit of Mission in an Ever Changing World, 2nd Edition, Routledge, ISBN: 9781138903845
For information on textbook prices and online ordering, please refer to the Co-Op Bookshop webpage at http://www.coop.com.au
Additional required readings will be available via iLearn
The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MGSM
The timetable for classes can be found on the MGSM Student website at https://students.mgsm.edu.au/sydney-students/units/timetables
Austin, J., Stevenson, H., & Wei‐Skillern, J. (2006). Social and commercial entrepreneurship: same, different, or both? Entrepreneurship theory and practice, 30(1), 1-22.
Burket, I. (2014). Using the Business Model Canvas for social enterprise design.
Crane, A., Palazzo, G., Spence, L. J., & Matten, D. (2014). Contesting the value of “creating shared value”. California Management Review, 56(2), 130-153.
Dacin, P. A., Dacin, M. T., & Matear, M. (2010). Social entrepreneurship: why we don't need a new theory and how we move forward from here. The Academy of Management Perspectives, 24(3), 37-57.
Dean, T. J (2013). Sustainable Venturing: Entrepreneurial Opportunity in the Transition to a Sustainable Economy. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall. Chapter 4: social entrepreneurship.
Dees, J. G. (1998). The meaning of social entrepreneurship. Comments and suggestions contributed from the Social Entrepreneurship Funders Working Group.
Lingane, A., & Olsen, S. (2004). Guidelines for social return on investment. California Management Review, 46(3), 116-135.
Martin, R. L., & Osberg, S. (2007). Social entrepreneurship: the case for definition. Stanford Social Innovation Review, 5(2), 27-39.
McLoughlin, J., Kaminski, J., Sodagar, B., Khan, S., Harris, R., Arnaudo, G., & Mc Brearty, S. (2009). A strategic approach to social impact measurement of social enterprises: The SIMPLE methodology. Social Enterprise Journal, 5(2), 154-178.
Porter, M. E., & Kramer, M. R. (2006). Strategy and Society: The Link Between Competitive Advantage and Corporate Social Responsibility. Harvard Business Review, Dec, 5-16.
Porter, M. E., & Kramer, M. R. (2011). Creating Shared Value: How to reinvent capitalism-and unleash a wave of innovation and growth. Harvard Business Review, Jan-Feb, 1-17.
Sabeti, H. (2011). The For-Benefit Enterprise. Harvard Business Review, November 2011,
Shaw, E. (2004). Marketing in the social enterprise context: is it entrepreneurial? Qualitative Market Research: An International Journal, 7(3), 194-205.
SVA (2013). Business Planning Guide For Social Enterprises. Melbourne: SVA.
Social Enterprise London (2014). Marketing Your Social Enterprise. London: SEL.
Weerawardena, J., & Mort, G. S. (2006). Investigating social entrepreneurship: A multidimensional model. Journal of world business, 41(1), 21-35.
Werther, W. B., & Chandler, D. (2013). Strategic CSR. Thousand Oaks: Sage. Chapter 1.
Zahra, S. A., Gedajlovic, E., Neubaum, D. O., & Shulman, J. M. (2009). A typology of social entrepreneurs: Motives, search processes and ethical challenges. Journal of business venturing, 24(5), 519-532.
Zietlow, J. T. (2008) Social entrepreneurship: Managerial, finance and marketing aspects. Journal of Nonprofit & Public Sector Marketing, 9(1-2), 19-43.
Unit Schedule
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Session |
Topic |
Primary Readings |
Session will start on |
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Introduction: Social entrepreneurship |
Textbook chap 1-2 Dees (1998) Weerawardena & Mort (2006) Martin & Osberg (2007) Dacin et al. (2010) Sabeti (2011) |
17th February 2018 |
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Creating Shared Value: The changing world of CSR |
Porter and Kramer (2011) Werther & Chandler (2013) Crane, Palazzo, Spence, & Matten (2014). |
17th February 2018 |
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Developing the Social Enterprise Measuring and Communicating Social Impact |
Textbook chap 3-4, 8 Lingane & Olsen (2004) McLoughlin et al. (2009) |
24th February 2018 |
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Managing Resources: Financial planning and increasing revenue Managing paid and unpaid employees |
Textbook chap 7 Zietlow (2008) Austin et al. (2006) |
24th February 2018 |
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Business Plan Marketing |
Textbook chap 5 Shaw (2004) Social Enterprise London (2014) SVA (2013) Burket, I. (2014) |
3rd March 2018 |
| 6 | Scale, growth and goal attainment | Textbook chap 9 | 3rd March 2018 |
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7 - 8 |
Guest speakers: The Big Friday of Social Entrepreneurship |
9th March 2018 |
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9 - 10 |
Group presentations and wrap up |
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10th March 2018 |
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This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Develop services for, assess social impact and report to, and communicate the organisational business model to, a variety of stakeholders, across organisations and cultures (Global Mindset).
- Critically reflect on and integrate ethical, social and environmental factors into business decision-making and management practice when developing and managing a social enterprise (Citizenship).
Assessment tasks
- In-class participation
- Group report
- Final individual assignment
Learning and teaching activities
- This block class will be taught over 2 weekends. The unit is based on an average student workload of 160 hours: 40 hours of class interaction and 120 hours unsupervised private study and group work.
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Learning outcomes
- Develop services for, assess social impact and report to, and communicate the organisational business model to, a variety of stakeholders, across organisations and cultures (Global Mindset).
- Critically reflect on and integrate ethical, social and environmental factors into business decision-making and management practice when developing and managing a social enterprise (Citizenship).
- Practically apply tools and frameworks to sustain a social enterprise and create a social impact for the long run (Sustainable Value).
Assessment tasks
- Group report
- Final individual assignment
Learning and teaching activities
- This block class will be taught over 2 weekends. The unit is based on an average student workload of 160 hours: 40 hours of class interaction and 120 hours unsupervised private study and group work.
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This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critically reflect on concepts, models and frameworks of social entrepreneurship in order to innovate, initiate and lead successful social enterprises (Leadership)
- Critically reflect on and integrate ethical, social and environmental factors into business decision-making and management practice when developing and managing a social enterprise (Citizenship).
Assessment tasks
- In-class participation
- Group presentation
- Group report
- Final individual assignment
Learning and teaching activities
- This block class will be taught over 2 weekends. The unit is based on an average student workload of 160 hours: 40 hours of class interaction and 120 hours unsupervised private study and group work.
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This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critically reflect on concepts, models and frameworks of social entrepreneurship in order to innovate, initiate and lead successful social enterprises (Leadership)
- Develop services for, assess social impact and report to, and communicate the organisational business model to, a variety of stakeholders, across organisations and cultures (Global Mindset).
- Practically apply tools and frameworks to sustain a social enterprise and create a social impact for the long run (Sustainable Value).
Assessment tasks
- Group presentation
- Group report
- Final individual assignment
Learning and teaching activities
- This block class will be taught over 2 weekends. The unit is based on an average student workload of 160 hours: 40 hours of class interaction and 120 hours unsupervised private study and group work.
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This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critically reflect on concepts, models and frameworks of social entrepreneurship in order to innovate, initiate and lead successful social enterprises (Leadership)
- Develop services for, assess social impact and report to, and communicate the organisational business model to, a variety of stakeholders, across organisations and cultures (Global Mindset).
- Practically apply tools and frameworks to sustain a social enterprise and create a social impact for the long run (Sustainable Value).
Assessment tasks
- In-class participation
- Group presentation
Learning and teaching activities
- This block class will be taught over 2 weekends. The unit is based on an average student workload of 160 hours: 40 hours of class interaction and 120 hours unsupervised private study and group work.
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This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critically reflect on concepts, models and frameworks of social entrepreneurship in order to innovate, initiate and lead successful social enterprises (Leadership)
- Develop services for, assess social impact and report to, and communicate the organisational business model to, a variety of stakeholders, across organisations and cultures (Global Mindset).
- Critically reflect on and integrate ethical, social and environmental factors into business decision-making and management practice when developing and managing a social enterprise (Citizenship).
- Practically apply tools and frameworks to sustain a social enterprise and create a social impact for the long run (Sustainable Value).
Assessment tasks
- Group report
- Final individual assignment
Learning and teaching activities
- This block class will be taught over 2 weekends. The unit is based on an average student workload of 160 hours: 40 hours of class interaction and 120 hours unsupervised private study and group work.
Changes from Previous Offering
Compared to the unit offered in T4 2017:
- Change of textbook and new chapters added to the class content
- Class structure was spread over four Saturdays and one Friday instead of a weekend block, based on students' demand
- Big Friday with guest lectures was added back in
- Assignment guidelines were made clearer
Alignment of this unit with MGSM’s mission-driven attributes
- Leadership: social entrepreneurs are often seen as a combination of business leaders and social leaders. They use the principles of transformational leadership to create a vision, communicate a vision, model their vision through their social enterprise and create commitment to the vision.
- Global mindset: “Global Mindset” means the ability to understand and influence people with views unlike one’s own. Social entrepreneurs often work with people from other communities, such as through international aid or disadvantaged and marginalised groups. Related issues will be discussed to not only help develop a global mindset, but also to utilise this global mindset to address social problems.
- Citizenship: The unit covers the enhancement of organisational citizenship as well as corporate social responsibility and the community. Through social entrepreneurship and CSR, students will be able to address social problems and demonstrate devotion to global and corporate citizenship.
- Creating sustainable value: the students will be provided with knowledge, tools and resources which would allow them not only to initiate and innovate a social enterprise, but also to sustain it for the long run. Goal achievement of social enterprises and plans beyond will also be discussed.
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