“USASBE’s Social Entrepreneurship Certificate is the leading and most comprehensive certificate for those looking to cultivate aspiring social entrepreneurs. Led by world-class instructors, it will equip Social Entrepreneurship educators, supporters, and enthusiasts with state-of-the-start curriculum content, new digital tools, and cutting-edge strategies.”
- Dr. Sophie Bacq
(Associate Professor - Indiana University Kelley School of Business, Co-director of the Annual Social Entrepreneurship Conference and the Social Entrepreneurship Doctoral Consortium)
OVERVIEW
The purpose of this certificate is to provide engaging and relevant content for those who help develop students or aspiring social entrepreneurs and venturers. Participants who complete all modules would be able to:
- Design state-of-the-art social entrepreneurship courses incorporating high-impact practices.
- Understand the theoretical underpinnings of social entrepreneurship.
- Build a network to support social entrepreneurship ecosystems.
The format of this certificate is a blended format with some modules delivered in person and others delivered virtually.
Curated resources you will receive include:
- Case Studies
- PowerPoints
- Videos
- Classroom Exercises
- Slides
- Sample Syllabi
- Bibliographies
Who will benefit from this program?
This certification has been redesigned for:
• Educators who teach social entrepreneurship or desire to teach social entrepreneurship.
• Supporters who develop ecosystems for social entrepreneurs through programs or continued education.
• Doers, non-profit leaders, and social entrepreneurs building new models for value creation.
Modules and Session Descriptions
Module A: Social Entrepreneurship Foundational Frameworks
A.1a. Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship
A1b. Designing Social Ventures & Technology Options
A.2.Funding Social Ventures
A.3. Technology and Social Entrepreneurship
A.4. Design Thinking and Discovering Social Ventures
A.5. Measuring the Impact of Social Ventures
Online:
A4. Legal Structures for Social Entrepreneurship
A5. Ecosystems | Module B: Emerging Topics in Social Ventures
B.1. Measuring Impact
B.2. Global Social Entrepreneurship
B.3. Marketing, Competition, and Certifications
B.4. Scaling Social Ventures
B.5. Teaching Innovations in Social Entrepreneurship |