MGW3234 - Social entrepreneurship

Overview

The purpose of this unit is to examine and debate the critical role of social entrepreneurship in the modern business context. The unit will introduce you to social entrepreneurship and equip you with an understanding of the theoretical foundations and practical issues of social entrepreneurship. Key processes involved in the business of managing social enterprises such as the development and use of alternate yardsticks of performance measurement, approach to management of people, financing, and entrepreneurial leadership for social goals will be critically examined. Business models of social entrepreneurship will be introduced and critically evaluated in relation to conventional modes of practice. Topics studied will include definitions and background of social entrepreneurship; challenges and drivers of social entrepreneurship; processes and business models concerning social entrepreneurship.

Offerings

S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prerequisite

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Daniel Loy

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

construct a viable social entrepreneurship business model for a given market.

research and develop a credible long-term business plan for a social enterprise

demonstrate the ability to work productively as a startup team

appraise the intrinsic value of social enterprises.

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Within Semester assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.