Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started
Learn to create social impact through entrepreneurship. Develop skills for launching a mission-driven business.
Learn to create social impact through entrepreneurship. Develop skills for launching a mission-driven business.
This course guides aspiring social entrepreneurs through the process of turning societal problem-solving ideas into actionable business plans. Led by Michael Gordon, it features insights from 11 real-world social entrepreneurs working globally. Students learn to critically evaluate ideas, craft personal immersion plans, and explore the challenges of social entrepreneurship. The curriculum covers idea development, ecosystem mapping, and personal readiness assessment. By the end, participants can decide if launching a social enterprise aligns with their goals and skills. Based on Gordon's book, this course prepares students for the unique demands of combining social impact with entrepreneurial ventures.
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What you'll learn
Learn what a social entrepreneur is and why you should become one
Understand the importance of immersion in societal problems
Develop skills in crafting and refining social impact ideas
Explore personal challenges and emotional demands of social entrepreneurship
Assess your readiness and create a support system for your social enterprise
Gain insights from experienced social entrepreneurs worldwide
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This course includes:
224 Minutes PreRecorded video
2 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to social entrepreneurship, guiding students from idea conception to launching a socially impactful business. It covers critical aspects such as immersion in societal problems, idea validation, personal challenges faced by social entrepreneurs, and the necessary skills and support systems. The curriculum emphasizes practical learning through real-world examples, self-reflection exercises, and interactive discussions. Students will develop their own immersion plans, refine problem statements, and assess their readiness for the social entrepreneurship journey.
Introduction
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Immersion
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Ideas
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Be Ready for the Challenge
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
You, Social Entrepreneur
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Business Administration at the University of Michigan
Michael Gordon is the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Social Entrepreneurial Studies at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, where he specializes in teaching social entrepreneurship and finance aimed at societal good. Recognized as one of the university's outstanding teachers, he has extensive experience in helping organizations worldwide tackle various societal issues. He is the author of three books on social entrepreneurship, including Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Starting Out, Scaling Up, Staying True, which serves as the basis for his Coursera course. This book provides an in-depth exploration of social entrepreneurship through detailed interviews with over 100 individuals from six continents, sharing their insights and experiences in addressing significant societal challenges. Michael Gordon's work emphasizes the lessons learned by social entrepreneurs, offering guidance and encouragement to those embarking on similar paths. He actively engages with Coursera students through his dedicated website, where he shares additional resources and support.
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