About this Course
How do we create innovative and effective solutions to social problems around the world ? This course was designed for individuals and organizations who want to identify and bring about transformative societal change. Professors Jim Thompson and Ian “Mac” MacMillan help you develop both a strategy and a framework for your social enterprise based on their years of experience and expertise teaching social entrepreneurship and advising entrepreneurs. You’ll learn how to define a social problem, understand contextual realities, develop a solution, and plan for effective deployment. By the end of this course, you’ll have a deep understanding of the realities of launching an enterprise, be prepared for every step of the process, and put your social entrepreneurial venture on the path to success
What You'll Learn
- Define social problems clearly
- Analyze social contexts and realities
- Develop innovative and effective social solutions
- Design strategies and frameworks for social ventures
- Prepare comprehensively for launching social enterprises
Prerequisites
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Ability to read course instructions in English
Instructors
James D. Thompson
Director, Wharton Social Entrepreneurship Program
Ian "Mac" MacMillan
Dhirubhai Ambani Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship