SSC100 Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship

Credits 4Summer/Fall/Winter/Spring

Registration Requirement: RD090 and WR090.

This course explores the practice of social entrepreneurship. A social entrepreneur identifies a social problem and seeks innovative ways to contribute to solving this problem in a sustainable way. They are individuals that integrate active citizenship with personal goals. A survey of social problems is covered and innovative business ventures or unique non-profit models to address them are investigated and evaluated using social science research methods.

This course fulfills: Social Science

View Course Outcomes:

1. Compare and contrast social entrepreneurship and business entrepreneurship as it relates to our interactions with non-profits, state, federal agencies, and society as a whole.
2. Describe specific characteristics and best practices of successful social entrepreneurs.
3. Explain current social entrepreneurship methodologies, theories, and practices and how they influence the current practice.
4. Identify current and past issues with the economy and society which social entrepreneurs can help address.