What’s it about?

In this Micro Course, you will learn about social entrepreneurship and social enterprise, and the role that they play addressing the many social problems challenging individuals and communities across the globe. We will examine some of the environmental forces driving the rise in socially entrepreneurial initiatives, and explore the different motivations and activities of social enterprises at local, global and national levels 

What will I learn?

Upon Completion of this Micro Course, you will be able to:

• Explain how social entrepreneurship, social enterprise and social innovation, as distinct theoretical concepts, are useful mechanisms for creating social impact within regional, national and global economies and communities.

• Evaluate the historical and contemporary socio-political, environmental and technological factors which have given rise to, and impact upon the activities of socially entrepreneurial projects and organisations.

What’s involved?

• Engagement with course content
• Interaction with discussion boards, to help share and develop your understanding of the complex nature of social enterprise. 

Prerequisites?

None 

Image credit: Wall Mural by Volkan Olme adapted by Sophie Ross