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.
This course is part of the Business Strategies for A Better World Specialization
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Module 1
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 48 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
1 hour to complete
Module 2
1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 40 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 hour to complete
Module 3
1 hour to complete
4 videos (Total 47 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Module 4
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 46 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
Reviews
- 5 stars72.99%
- 4 stars20.85%
- 3 stars5.34%
- 2 stars0.53%
- 1 star0.26%
TOP REVIEWS FROM SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
by DDApr 29, 2020
Great course on Entrepreneurship providing insights on crating a great business strategy according to the demographics and effective implementation.
by RCOct 16, 2020
very well organized and easy to grasp the why and best sequence of effort.
by SRMar 21, 2020
The course has given me a template for all things I would need to make a successful venture possible.
by KFFeb 6, 2020
The lecturers have in depth knowledge of the topics and the examples used the the course were done in such a way that i could easily relate with.
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