Social Enterprise (9963.2)

Please note these are the 2021 details for this unit
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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Business, Government & Law
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Canberra Business School Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
In this unit, students will be given an introduction to the concepts of social entrepreneurship, how it differs from commercial entrepreneurship from a development and operational perspective, as well as the opportunities available to social entrepreneurs in a range of sectors. In addition, students will learn the various social enterprise types as well as the unique challenges these organisations face in launch, growth and operation. Students completing this unit will also gain understanding in the relevance of social enterprise fostered by established for profit organisations. This unit is delivered self-paced online, requiring students to self-manage their work load, developing many skills required of outstanding graduate students.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Clearly define and articulate the differences between social and commercial entrepreneurship;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the differences between the range of social enterprises;
3. Explain the unique challenges for a social entrepreneur and social enterprises;
4. Design strategies to overcome challenges in social venture creation and management; and
5. Identify opportunities for positive social impact through social enterprise.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas


Prerequisites

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, 9924;
Fundamentals of Management, 9926

Corequisites

Enrolment in one of:
Bachelor of Applied Entrepreneurship, 334JA;
Bachelor of Applied Entrepreneurship (Social Entrepreneurship), 335JA;
Bachelor of Applied Business (Management), 332JA;
Bachelor of Applied Business (Marketing), 333JA

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
Not available

Required texts

There is no set text for this unit.

Instead, a set of readings will be available on the Ducere Learning Management System.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

The below is applicable to Ducere students:

All coursework must be submitted online via the submission portals set up within the Ducere Learning Management System.

The submission file name should be in the following format:

  • StudentID_UnitCode_Assignment#

  • Example: 3123456_9123_A1

Further details can be found in the Ducere Course Outline.

Special assessment requirements

To pass this unit, students must obtain an aggregate mark of 50% or more.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Participation requirements

Daily activity on the Ducere Learning Management System is strongly recommended.

Required IT skills

  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite or equivalent is highly recommended.

  • A desire to explore new software and technologies is encouraged.

  • Basic navigation skills to utilise the Learning Management System effectively.

In-unit costs

None.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None.