Course Description
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Course Name
Social and Community Entrepreneurship
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Host University
University of Glasgow
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Location
Glasgow, Scotland
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Area of Study
Management, Peace and Conflict Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Scotcat Credits
15 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3.75
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course description
This course aims to introduce students to the interdisciplinary nature of social enterprise by critically examining the contributions of social entrepreneurs to both local and international communities. The course will engage students in analysing a variety of social initiatives carried out by different kinds of organizations ranging from Corporate Social Responsibility of multi-national corporations to small, community-based organizations. The course will explore how the concept of social entrepreneurship applies to both developed and developing countries.
Learning and teaching methods
20 hours of lectures (10 x 2 hours)
Course Texts
TBC
Assessment
An assignment of 3,000 words (100%)
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.