MMM279 - Creating and Managing Social Enterprises

Unit details

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Year:

2020 unit information

Important Update:

Classes and seminars in Trimester 2, 2020 will be online.

Last updated: 2 June 2020

Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne)
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: Achinto Roy
Prerequisite:

MMM132

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with: Nil
Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 X 3 hours seminar in weeks 1, 2, 3, 10 and 11 plus a two day intensive*

Note:

two day (full day) intensive workshop- to be advised. Attendance is compulsory for students to pass the unit.

Content

This unit introduces students to the concept of social entrepreneurship and its role in delivering social good through the creation of business enterprises in multiple environments. The unit uses real world case studies that demonstrate the harnessing of business skills that serve social objectives under financially viable conditions. It will also make use of guest lecturers who are social entrepreneurs.

 

These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this Unit
At the completion of this Unit, successful students can:

 Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the key concepts and theories of social entrepreneurship and its role in society.

 GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
ULO2

Critically analyse societal issues that can be addressed through social entrepreneurship and be able to communicate the analysis appropriately and effectively.

 GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
ULO3

Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team with the overarching objective of writing an implementable project report.

 GLO7: Teamwork
ULO4

Apply theories of social entrepreneurship to real life cases and recommend strategic options.

 GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
ULO5

Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and application of sustainable development in the context of creating and managing a social enterprise.

 GLO8: Global citizenship

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week 
Assessment 1: (Individual) Written assignment: Individual Research Project 2500 words 30% Week 3

Assessment 2: (Group of 3-5 students)

Part A: Written assignment

Part B: Written project report

 

500 words

3000 words

 

5%

35%

 Week 5
Assessment 3: (Individual) Written feedback on two other teams' assessment 2 (Part A) 500 words 10% Weeks 6 & 9
Assessment 4: (Group of 3-5 students) Presentation based on assessment 2 (10 mins) 10 mins 10% Week 7
Assessment 5: (Individual) Intensive workshop presentation 5 mins 10% Week 11

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Hurdle requirement

Hurdle requirement: Provide feedback to 2 other teams on assessment 2 (part A) within a week.

Learning Resource

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