Overview

In this module you will learn about the growing role and importance of Social Enterprises, how their formed and their benefits. You will have the opportunity to build on your skill base to develop sustainable solutions to a range of social challenges.

Topics may include but will not be limited to:-

• Social enterprise: what it is, how it works
• Social enterprise: structure and infrastructure
• Principles and social value
• Opportunities and challenge facing social enterprise
• Sources of social enterprise funding and business planning
• Managing social enterprise
• Social enterprise impact and performance
• Leadership and governance
• Social innovation
• Social enterprises and technology

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -D- to D+ (40-49%): No major omissions or inaccuracies in the deployment of information/skills. Some grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Integration of theory/practice/information present intermittently in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives.

-good -B- to B+ (60-69%): Very good performance Most of the relevant information accurately deployed. Good grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

-excellent -A- to A+ (70%+): Outstanding performance. The relevant information accurately deployed. Excellent grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practice elements. Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Strong evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

-another level-C- to C+ (50-59%): Much of the relevant information and skills mostly accurately deployed. Adequate grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Fair integration of theory/practice/information in the pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Some evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

Learning Outcomes

• Accurately identify the principles and values of social enterprise

• Critically evaluate the social enterprise management process

• Explain the concept of a social enterprise and the foundations upon which a social enterprise operates.

• Review different business models and key requirements for a social enterprise