Course Info: IA-0121
| Course | IA-0121 Social Entrepreneurship |
| Long Title | Intro to Social Entrepreneurship |
| Term | 2017F |
| Note(s) |
Satisfies Distribution Textbook information |
| Meeting Info | Franklin Patterson Hall 104 on M,W from 9:00-10:20 |
| Faculty | Daniel Ross |
| Capacity | 23 |
| Available | -1 |
| Waitlist | 0 |
| Distribution(s) |
Power, Community and Social Justice |
| Cumulative Skill(s) | Independent Work |
| Additional Info | In this course, students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This time includes reading, writing, research, presentation preparation. |
| Description | Through this course students develop their own community- and world-changing ideas into venture plans, using practical frameworks and principles. Students learn about social entrepreneurism as a vehicle for change and learn the different forms and structures social entrepreneurism can take. Accomplished social entrepreneurs from around the world share their experiences and perspectives with the class through in-person visits and video sessions and help students think through their ideas. Students hone the rigorous critical thinking and partnership skills necessary to develop and test any idea, secure resources, and take their ideas from concept to reality, applicable across sectors. Students work individually and in teams. Class includes case studies and guest speakers. The course culminates in a session during which students pitch their ideas to real social impact investors for feedback and support. |