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Social Entrepreneurship

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.

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Three courses

Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities

This course clarifies the definition and meaning of Social Entrepreneurship, focusing on identifying the root of a social problem. It introduces different perspectives and complementary assets to help detect opportunities and develop ideas for social change businesses. Students will form teams, research a problem topic, and identify a purpose for their social venture project.

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Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

In this course, we will develop a business model using the Business Model Canvas and start writing a business plan. We will also assess different organizational forms and select the one that is appropriate for the developed business model. By the end of the course, students will be able to compare different social impact investment methods and choose the right funding strategy for their social venture.

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Unleashing the Impact of your Social Enterprise

In Course 3, you will learn about Social Impact Assessment, enabling you to evaluate your social mission. You will also outline a communication strategy and market your products and services. Furthermore, you will determine growth strategies and how to scale or replicate your business plan internationally. Finally, you will evaluate exit strategies.

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Level

Introductory

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Institution

Copenhagen Business School

Instructor

Kai Hockerts

Level

Introductory

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