About this Course
In this specialization you will learn how to create societal impact through Social Entrepreneurship. Social Entrepreneurship describes the discovery and sustainable exploitation of opportunities to create social change. We will introduce you to examples of Social Entrepreneurship and guide you through the process of establishing a venture to address a social or environment problem. You will form of team and study a problematic issue to learn more about the source of the problem. We will equip you with frameworks identifying opportunities, support your team, and outlining your idea. You will develop your idea and iterate on your business model throughout the Specialization, and conclude with completing a business plan
What You'll Learn
- Understand how to create societal impact via Social Entrepreneurship
- Form a team to study a social or environmental issue
- Analyze the root cause of a problematic issue
- Develop a venture idea
- Iterate and refine the business model during the specialization
- Complete a comprehensive business plan
Prerequisites
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Ability to read course instructions in English and complete short exercises
Instructors
Kai Hockerts
Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility