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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "MGT 345"
COURSE NAME: "Social Entrepreneurship"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring 2019
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Eugenio La Mesa
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
MW 4:30-5:45PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: Junior Standing
OFFICE HOURS:
by appointment
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Nowadays, significant social problems dramatically affect both the most developed and developing countries in many fields like education, health care, the environment. Most people think that these serious issues should be solved by either the governments or the third sector, which includes voluntary and community organizations like charities and NGOs. Conversely, the mission of a corporate organization is not to solve social problems but to maximize both its profits and the shareholder value. Social entrepreneurship allows to solve social issues using the instruments and the techniques of classic corporate organizations, however, its main goal is its social mission rather than profit maximization.
The course explains how to become a social entrepreneur, the different options to organize a social business and to find the requested financial support, and how to use the lean start-up methodology to find both the right business model and market fit in order to solve a significant social problem
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Social entrepreneurships models, financially sustainable models, instruments and techniques of social businesses, profit maximization with a social mission, social problems within a corporate environment.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Understand what constitutes social entrepreneurship and the similarities and differences with traditional businesses
- Comprehend the differences between social entrepreneurship and the social business as defined by the Nobel Laureate Prof. Yunus
- Assess the feasibility of an idea as a true opportunity to add social value as well as to solve a social problem
- Know the key elements of the lean start-up approach and the initial concept summary for a social venture
- Master the opportunities available to social entrepreneurs when making decisions regarding the organizational structure of their ventures and the different options to finance them
- Understand the strategies available to social entrepreneur for scaling their ventures and the strengths and limitations of each of those strategies
- Comprehend the value and importance of the social entrepreneurship support ecosystem
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Understanding Social Entrepreneurship: The Relentless Pursuit of Mission in an Ever Changing World 2nd Edition | Jill Kickul, Thomas S. Lyons | Routledge | 978-1138903845 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments |
| Social Business, Theory, Practice, and Critical Perspectives | Grove, Andrea, Berg, Gary A | Springer | 978-3662512203 | | |
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Group Project presentation mid-term | | 15% |
| Group Project presentation final-term | | 15% |
| Class participation and quizzes | | 10% |
| Final Exam | | 30% |
| Midterm | | 30% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY
You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed. The final exam period runs until ____________
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Class
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Topics
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Assignments
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Jan 21
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Read syllabus
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Jan 23
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Introduction
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Chap 1
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Jan 28
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Guest speaker - Eugenio La Mesa Co-Founder & Chairman Cure Thalassemia
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Jan 30
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Introduction (cont’d)
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Chap 1
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Feb 4
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Defining and distinguishing social entrepreneurship
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Chap 2 and entrepreneurship.duke.edu/news-item/the-meaning-of-social-entrepreneurship/
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Feb 6
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Guest speaker - Luca Foresti CEO Centro Medico Santagostino
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Feb 11
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Guest speaker - Lorenzo Di Ciaccio Co-founder & CEO Pedius
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Feb 13
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Defining and distinguishing social entrepreneurship (cont’d)
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Chap 2
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Feb 18
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Group project in class, review with the professor
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Feb 20
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Defining and distinguishing social entrepreneurship (cont’d)
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Chap 2 |
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Feb 25
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Defining and distinguishing social entrepreneurship (cont’d)
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Chap 2
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Feb 27
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Defining and distinguishing social entrepreneurship (cont’d)
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Chap 2
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Mar 4
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Group project
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Mar 6
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Group project
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Mar 8 (make up)
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Revision day
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| Mar 18
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Recognizing social opportunities: social ideas, the role of innovation |
Chap 3
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Class
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Topics
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Assignments
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Mar 20
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Mid-term exam Chapters 1-2
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Mar 25
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Guest speaker - Enrica Cornaglia Ashoka Italy
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Mar 27
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Recognizing social opportunities: social ideas, the role of innovation (cont’d)
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Chap 3
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Apr 1
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Recognizing social opportunities: social ideas, the role of innovation (cont’d)
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Chap 3
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Apr 3
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Guest speaker - Stefano Rossi Lita.com
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Apr 8
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Recognizing social opportunities: social ideas, the role of innovation (cont’d)
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Chap 3
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Apr 10
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Recognizing social opportunities: social ideas, the role of innovation (cont’d)
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Chap 3
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Apr 15
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Guest speaker - Enrica Lo Coco Founder & Chairman Bimbi & co
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Apr 17
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Group project in class, review with the professor
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Apr 24
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Group project
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Apr 29
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Revision day
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Final exam Chapters 3 |
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Developing a strategic plan
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Developing a strategic plan
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Developing a strategic plan
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