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<p>This course enables students to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes to implement entrepreneurial approaches to establish mission-driven ventures and use the techniques that start-up companies and other entrepreneurs use to develop, fund and implement solutions to social, cultural or environmental issues. This concept may be applied to a variety of organisations with different sizes, aims and beliefs. The course will examine the emergence of social entrepreneurs developing practical solutions to sustainability challenges and explore the intersection of the non-profit, government and business sectors in delivering social and environmental value. Students will examine the opportunities for entrepreneurial approaches to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and work collaboratively to develop a business plan for the establishment of a social enterprise that delivers social and/or environmental value.</p>
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<p>Entrepreneurship, social enterprise and mission-driven ventures Concepts of social entrepreneurship, social enterprise and the role of sustainability. The identification of new problems and finding new solutions for action, individually or collectively Social innovation and entrepreneurship (sometimes) involve different business models from different sectors of society (Non-profit and voluntary sector, Public sector and Private sector). United Nations Global Compact and Sustainable Development Goals Impact of social entrepreneurship on economies and markets, international perspective. Business ethics, corporate social responsibility: Complete vision framework. Open Innovation and disruptive innovation for social change through brand communities, networks, alliances and other collaborative structures. Entrepreneurial strategies and techniques used by start-up companies and other entrepreneurs to develop, fund and implement solutions to address social, cultural, or environmental issues. Business planning for sustainable social enterprises Social enterprise funding models The role of marketing & social media in generating support for social enterprises.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This course enables students to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes to implement entrepreneurial approaches to establish mission-driven ventures and use the techniques that start-up companies and other entrepreneurs use to develop, fund and implement solutions to social, cultural or environmental issues. This concept may be applied to a variety of organisations with different sizes, aims and beliefs. The course will examine the emergence of social entrepreneurs developing practical solutions to sustainability challenges and explore the intersection of the non-profit, government and business sectors in delivering social and environmental value. Students will examine the opportunities for entrepreneurial approaches to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and work collaboratively to develop a business plan for the establishment of a social enterprise that delivers social and/or environmental value.</p>
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<p>Entrepreneurship, social enterprise and mission-driven ventures Concepts of social entrepreneurship, social enterprise and the role of sustainability. The identification of new problems and finding new solutions for action, individually or collectively Social innovation and entrepreneurship (sometimes) involve different business models from different sectors of society (Non-profit and voluntary sector, Public sector and Private sector). United Nations Global Compact and Sustainable Development Goals Impact of social entrepreneurship on economies and markets, international perspective. Business ethics, corporate social responsibility: Complete vision framework. Open Innovation and disruptive innovation for social change through brand communities, networks, alliances and other collaborative structures. Entrepreneurial strategies and techniques used by start-up companies and other entrepreneurs to develop, fund and implement solutions to address social, cultural, or environmental issues. Business planning for sustainable social enterprises Social enterprise funding models The role of marketing & social media in generating support for social enterprises.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
089999 - Management and Commerce, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/buent3710">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed all of "BUENT3735" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BUHRM1501" target="_blank">BUHRM1501</a>"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Identify the range of local, national and global sustainability issues/challenges/priorities and develop an understanding of the factors contributing to these issues;</p>
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<p>Develop an understanding of the role of the government, non-profit, corporate and social enterprise sectors in the development and delivery of programs and services to achieve social and environmental objectives;</p>
K3
<p>Consider the various social enterprise structures, funding models and business approaches currently emerging to develop and finance projects creating social and environmental value;</p>
K4
<p>Develop an awareness of and commitment to: Sustainability and the principles of responsible business such as those outlined in the United Nations Global Compact and Sustainable Development Goals; The interpersonal skills, attitudes and strengths required to build a successful social enterprise;</p>
K5
<p>Consolidate their understanding of business planning processes and formats in which business proposals are presented to stakeholders.</p>
S1
<p>Develop research and critical thinking skills, to analyse social and environmental challenges and identify opportunities for innovative and creative approaches to address these challenges;</p>
S2
<p>Develop problem solving strategies and entrepreneurial business approaches to develop innovative and creative mission-driven ventures;</p>
S3
<p>Develop business planning skills to prepare a thorough business case proposal for an entrepreneurial social enterprise;</p>
S4
<p>Demonstrate high level interpersonal skills, intercultural awareness and team building to contribute effectively to the development of collaborative projects;</p>
S5
<p>Demonstrate professional communication, presentation and ICT skills to effectively present a social enterprise proposal to all stakeholders;</p>
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<p>Engage in reflective practice.</p>
A1
<p>Apply entrepreneurial frameworks to sustainability challenges to develop innovative proposals for effective mission-driven ventures;</p>
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<p>Apply interpersonal communication and business planning skills to contribute constructively to a groups development of a proposal for a sustainable social enterprises;</p>
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<p>Apply high level communication, social media and presentation skills to present a social enterprise proposal to prospective stakeholders;</p>
Assessment
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<p>Reflective Journal Interim Final</p>
<p>Written or oral task</p>
<p>10%-20% and 10%-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Individual Research Task</p>
<p>Written Task</p>
<p>20%-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1
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<p>Group Report & Presentation</p>
<p>Written Task & oral presentation</p>
<p>30%-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
089999 - Management and Commerce, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/buent3710">View unit fees</a>
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