MMM279 - Creating and Managing Social Enterprises
Unit details
Year: | 2020 unit information |
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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 | 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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