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ENT822Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Social And Cultural Change Entrepreneurship

This course explores the intersection of social and cultural change with entrepreneurship. It examines how cultural shifts impact entrepreneurial activities, focusing on the Nigerian context. Topics include social entrepreneurship, cultural influences, poverty alleviation, and the role of government and support institutions. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge to appreciate their culture and learn from others, fostering entrepreneurial solutions to societal challenges.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Social EntrepreneurshipCultural ChangeNigeriaPoverty AlleviationSocial Innovation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Social Entrepreneurship

2

Cultural Influences

3

Poverty Alleviation

4

Social Innovation

5

Business Models

6

Government Support

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 assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Social Entrepreneur

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Community Development Officer

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Business Consultant

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Policy Advisor

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Project Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Non-profitGovernmentConsultingSocial EnterpriseCommunity Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

6h

Unit 1: Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship

3 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of social entrepreneurship
  • •Explore the history of social entrepreneurship
  • •Differentiate between social and traditional entrepreneurs
  • •Analyze the characteristics of a social entrepreneur

Unit 2: Overview of Culture

3 study hours
  • •Define culture and its influence on entrepreneurship
  • •Examine factors impacting business operations
  • •Analyze the role of entrepreneurial skills
  • •Discuss the intersection of culture and entrepreneurship
Week
2

Module 1:

6h

Unit 3: Influence of Culture On Entrepreneurship Development

3 study hours
  • •Explore the enterprise culture
  • •Analyze socio-cultural factors
  • •Examine the role of religion and education
  • •Discuss the impact of family and history on entrepreneurship

Unit 4: Social Problem and The Social Enterprise Sustainability of Social Entrepreneurial Projects

3 study hours
  • •Understand social problems and social enterprises
  • •Analyze the sustainability of social entrepreneurial projects
  • •Conduct need and opportunity analysis
Week
3

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: Cultural Zones in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Identify cultural areas of Nigeria
  • •Classify linguistic groups
  • •Examine the government's position on language
  • •Understand geographical locations of ethnic groups
Week
4

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: Cultural (Ethnic) Groups in Northern Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Explore the Hausa culture
  • •Understand the Fulani culture
  • •Analyze the Kanuri culture
  • •Examine the Nupe culture
Week
5

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: Cultural (Ethnic) Groups in Southern Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Explore the Yoruba culture
  • •Understand the Igbo culture
  • •Analyze the Bini culture
  • •Examine the Itsekiri culture
  • •Understand the Ijaw Culture
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 4: Other Cultural Zones in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Identify other cultural zones in Nigeria
  • •Discuss their unique characteristics and contributions to entrepreneurship
Week
7

Module 3:

3h

Unit 1: Poverty and The Need for Social Entrepreneurship

3 study hours
  • •Conceptualize poverty and its causes
  • •Identify social opportunities from UN SDGs
  • •Analyze challenges to social entrepreneurship
Week
8

Module 3:

3h

Unit 2: Social Innovation

3 study hours
  • •Define social innovation
  • •Analyze the role of technology
  • •Explore theories of social innovation
  • •Understand the need for social innovation
Week
9

Module 3:

3h

Unit 3: Creating A Social Business Model

3 study hours
  • •Build a business model for social enterprise
  • •Utilize the business model canvas
  • •Consider special factors for social business models
Week
10

Module 3:

3h

Unit 5: Social Capital and Social Impact

3 study hours
  • •Understand social investment considerations
  • •Analyze the social investment process
  • •Choose appropriate social investors
  • •Identify funding types for social enterprises
Week
11

Module 3:

3h

Unit 4: Social Investment (Funding Options for Social Enterprises)

3 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of social capital
  • •Analyze the creation and application of social capital
  • •Examine the negative effects of social capital
  • •Understand social impacts
Week
12

Module 4:

6h

Unit 1: The Role of Entrepreneurship In The Economy And Society

3 study hours
  • •Understand the role of entrepreneurship in the economy and society
  • •Analyze innovation, new venture creation, and job creation

Unit 2: Role of Support Institutions and National Associations

3 study hours
  • •Explore the roles of NEPC, NERF, and NDE in entrepreneurship development
Week
13

Module 4:

6h

Unit 3: Contributions of National Associations to Entrepreneurship

3 study hours
  • •Analyze contributions of NASSI, NASME, NACCIMA, MAN, NECA, and SMEDAN to entrepreneurship

Unit 4: Government Support Agencies for The Development Of SMEs

3 study hours
  • •Understand government support agencies for SME development
  • •Explore the roles of UNICEF and UNIDO

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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