This course is primarily aimed at learners interested in knowing about and running a social business. An ideal learner could be a student, social entrepreneur, social intrapreneur, or a corporate professional interested in social business.
Creating a Social Business
Creating a Social Business
This course is part of Strategy and Finance for the lifecycle of a Social Business Specialization
Instructor: Suresh K. Krishna
Sponsored by Louisiana Workforce Commission
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
20 hours to complete
3 weeks at 6 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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13 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Strategy and Finance for the lifecycle of a Social Business Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course
“Every time I see a problem, I create a business to solve it,” Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Professor Muhammad Yunus. This course has been designed to teach you the fundamentals of social business, from theory to practice, and how this movement has developed and replicated across the world. You will learn from best-in-class examples of social businesses, including from the founder of the social business movement, Professor Muhammad Yunus. You will learn about how social businesses are different from traditional businesses, and what to think about when you are either establishing a social business of your own or providing investment or mentorship support. In this module, we will hear from experts from the social business field, such as journalists, thinkers, academics, and practitioners, who have initiated change through the power of social business. The upcoming sessions in this module will help you understand what are the key social, economic and environmental challenges affecting the world, and the types of successful solutions that have been developed to address these challenges in the developing world.
What's included
8 videos8 readings5 assignments2 discussion prompts
In this module, we will dive into a deeper understanding of social business. We will begin with understanding a social problem, identifying the root cause of the problem and mapping a solution to the identified problem. We would cover the key ingredients necessary to build a sustainable social business.
What's included
3 videos5 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, we will apply the learnings from the introductory module and the first module of this course towards a peer-graded assignment. The aim of this module is to enable collaboration amongst classmates as well as provide and receive relevant feedback.
What's included
1 peer review
In this module, you are expected to learn more about how to build an effective social business. The modules of this course aim to provide an objective lens to various nuances of starting and running a social business. It includes understanding your beneficiaries, managing your stakeholders, and staying focused in order to run a successful social business.
What's included
5 videos8 readings5 assignments3 discussion prompts
In this module, we will apply the learnings from the entire course towards a peer-graded assignment. The aim of this module is to enable collaboration amongst classmates as well as provide and receive relevant feedback.
What's included
1 reading1 peer review
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