Social Entrepreneurship
Learn to create and develop innovative solutions to social problems through effective venture strategies.
Learn to create and develop innovative solutions to social problems through effective venture strategies.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Business Strategies for A Better World Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Define and analyze complex social problems effectively
Develop innovative solutions for societal challenges
Create sustainable social enterprise frameworks
Design effective operational strategies
Manage diverse stakeholder relationships
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This course includes:
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4 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course focuses on developing innovative and effective solutions to social problems through entrepreneurship. Students learn to identify and analyze social issues, understand contextual realities, and develop sustainable solutions. The curriculum covers essential topics including problem definition, beneficiary analysis, solution design, operational planning, and stakeholder management. Through expert guidance from experienced faculty, participants gain practical tools and frameworks for launching successful social enterprises.
Module 1
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Module 2
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Module 3
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Module 4
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Expert in Social Entrepreneurship and Organic Growth Strategies
James D. Thompson is a distinguished academic and practitioner in the field of social entrepreneurship, currently serving as the coauthor of The Social Entrepreneur’s Playbook and co-founder and director of the Wharton Social Entrepreneurship Program. His research interests focus on social entrepreneurship, future market growth, and investment strategies in uncertain conditions. As a seasoned educator, he teaches in Wharton’s Executive Education programs, where he collaborates with management teams globally to design and implement organic growth strategies that enhance firm value.Before transitioning to academia, James held the role of divisional director at a public company, where he was responsible for business unit turnarounds and new market development. He currently contributes to the executive board of a venture capital-backed company in Philadelphia. With a PhD from The Swiss Institute of Technology (EPFL), James has published extensively in top-tier journals such as the Harvard Business Review, Journal of Management, and Management Science, and has received numerous accolades, including Best Paper Awards and the prestigious 2013 Gerald E. Hills Award from the American Marketing Association.
Innovator in Social Entrepreneurship and Strategic Growth
Ian "Mac" MacMillan is a renowned academic and expert in entrepreneurial management, currently serving as the Dhirubhai Ambani Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Pennsylvania. As the Academic Director of the Sol C. Snider Entrepreneurial Center, Mac has been instrumental in shaping the future of social entrepreneurship through his research and teachings. His most recent book, The Social Entrepreneur’s Playbook, provides practical guidance on how to create social enterprises that generate profits while alleviating social stress for target populations.
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