Social Entrepreneurship

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 5134
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Course ID
205619
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

Doing business while doing good. This course explores different models of social enterprise and evaluates them in the context of local/global challenges they aim to address. You will understand what social enterprise is and its relation to sustainable development and social impact, learn how to measure social impact, plus discuss various pathways to create change whether through a start-up venture, supporting social entrepreneurs in creative ways, or serving as a director of a board. This course is relevant to entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs that have a social, environmental or non-profit focus.

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the characteristics that define social entrepreneurship
  • Describe different forms of social enterprise organisations
  • Apply and critique social entrepreneurship frameworks
  • Explain key considerations in resourcing social entrepreneurship
  • Apply the theory of change model for social enterprises
  • Describe the challenges in growing a social enterprise and scaling social impact

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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