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ENT413Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Social Entrepreneurship And Community Development

This course on Social Entrepreneurship and Community Development equips learners with knowledge of Social Entrepreneurship, especially in Nigeria. It consists of 20 units, each requiring three hours of study. The course covers the concept, foundations, need assessment, entrepreneurial areas, and the future of Social Entrepreneurship and Community Development in Nigeria. It also explains technical terms and enables students to appreciate Social Entrepreneurship and Community Development as a field of study.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Social EntrepreneurshipCommunity DevelopmentSocial InnovationSocial EnterprisePoverty Reduction

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Social Entrepreneurship

2

Community Development

3

Social Capital

4

Social Innovation

5

Social Enterprise

6

Business Models

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Social Entrepreneur

Apply your skills in this growing field

Community Development Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Non-profit Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Social Impact Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Program Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Non-profitGovernmentSocial EnterpriseCommunity DevelopmentInternational Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship and Community Development

3h

Unit 1: Concept of Social Entrepreneurship

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to Social Entrepreneurship.
  • •Understand the history and growth of Social Entrepreneurship.
  • •Identify the characteristics of a Social Entrepreneur.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship and Community Development

3h

Unit 2: Concept of Community Development

3 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of Community Development.
  • •Identify the impediments to Community Development.
  • •Explore the development components of Community Development.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship and Community Development

3h

Unit 3: Poverty and the Need for Social Entrepreneurship

3 study hours
  • •Analyze the conceptualization of poverty.
  • •Identify the causes of poverty.
  • •Explore social opportunities from the Social Development Goals (SDG 1 & 2).
Week
4

Module 2: Introduction to Social Change, Social Capital and Social Innovation

3h

Unit 1: Social Capital and Social Impact

3 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of Social Capital.
  • •Explore the creation and application of Social Capital.
  • •Identify the negative effects of Social Capital.
Week
5

Module 2: Introduction to Social Change, Social Capital and Social Innovation

3h

Unit 2: Social Enterprise

3 study hours
  • •Define Social Enterprise.
  • •Explore Social Enterprises around the world.
  • •Identify the advantages of Social Enterprises.
Week
6

Module 2: Introduction to Social Change, Social Capital and Social Innovation

3h

Unit 3: Social Innovation

3 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of Social Innovation.
  • •Explore the role of technology in Social Innovation.
  • •Identify theories of Social Innovation.
Week
7

Module 3: Funding Options, Social Business Model and Social Returns on Investment

3h

Unit 1: Creating a Social Business Model

3 study hours
  • •Learn how to build a business model for a social enterprise.
  • •Understand the business model canvas.
  • •Consider special factors when developing a social business model.
Week
8

Module 3: Funding Options, Social Business Model and Social Returns on Investment

3h

Unit 2: Social Investment (Funding Options for Social Enterprises)

3 study hours
  • •Understand who should consider a social investment.
  • •Explore the process of social investment.
  • •Learn about screening and due diligence.
Week
9

Module 3: Funding Options, Social Business Model and Social Returns on Investment

3h

Unit 3: Social Returns on Investment

3 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of Social Returns on Investment (SROI).
  • •Identify types of Social Returns on Investment (SROI).
  • •Explore the principles of Social Returns on Investment (SROI).
Week
10

Module 1: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship and Community Development

3h

Module 1 Review

3 study hours
  • •Review Module 1: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship and Community Development
  • •Revise key concepts and definitions.
  • •Prepare for assignments.
Week
11

Module 2: Introduction to Social Change, Social Capital and Social Innovation

3h

Module 2 Review

3 study hours
  • •Review Module 2: Introduction to Social Change, Social Capital and Social Innovation
  • •Revise key concepts and definitions.
  • •Prepare for assignments.
Week
12

Module 3: Funding Options, Social Business Model and Social Returns on Investment

3h

Module 3 Review

3 study hours
  • •Review Module 3: Funding Options, Social Business Model and Social Returns on Investment
  • •Revise key concepts and definitions.
  • •Prepare for assignments.
Week
13

Final Revision

3h

Final Revision

3 study hours
  • •Final Revision
  • •Complete all assignments.
  • •Prepare for final examination.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all module objectives and summaries.

2

Practice answering tutor-marked assignment questions.

3

Create concept maps linking key terms and theories.

4

Focus on understanding the differences between social and traditional entrepreneurship.

5

Study case studies of successful social enterprises.

6

Allocate study time evenly across all modules.

7

Practice time management during mock exams.

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