BBA424 Social EntrepreneurshipIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Industrial Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Industrial Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: BBA424
Course Name: Social Entrepreneurship
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 6
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University / Foreign Language
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CANAN KOÇER DURMAZ
Course Lecturer(s): EZGİ YILDIRIM SAATÇİ
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CANAN KOÇER DURMAZ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To provide students with an introduction to principles and practices in social entrepreneurship this can be defined minimally as the establishment and management of successful social mission-driven ventures. It aims to bring together the established pedagogy of entrepreneurship with cutting edge nonprofit and public management tools.
Course Content: Principles and practices in social entrepreneurship; establishment and management of successful social mission-driven ventures, established pedagogy of entrepreneurship; cutting edge nonprofit and public management tools, Not-for Profits, NGOs, Hybrid Organizations; Cooperation; Foundations, Associations, Corporate Social Responsibility, Social Businesses and Social entrepreneurship

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Knowledge of social entrepreneurship methods and practices
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) • Understanding the analysis of social entrepreneurship dilemmas and proposing responses
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) • Experience in developing or critiquing social entrepreneurship plans.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship Social entrepreneurship definition Types of Social Enterprises
2) Ideas and opportunities Problem Derivatives Innovation Invention R&D Internet Search for the examples
3) -Developing the social enterprise concept Part 1 -Non-Profit -Not-For-Profit -For-Profit Internet Search for the examples
4) Developing the social enterprise concept Part 2 Foundations Cooperatives Associations Homework: Idea defining and reading different suggestions.
5) Social enterprise business plans Business Model Marketing Production Organization HR Homework: Idea defining and reading different suggestions.
6) Midterm exam
7) Term projects briefing: “Social Enterprises Business Plan” Social Impact Target Customers Suppliers Stakeholders
8) Social Enterprises Cases PBS New Heroes Part 1 Benchmarking of Social Businesses
9) Social Enterprises Cases PBS New Heroes Part 2 Internet search for the specific cases
10) Social Enterprises Cases PBS New Heroes Part 3 Internet search for the specific cases
11) second midterm exam Internet search for the specific cases
12) Presentations of Term Projects Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
13) Presentations of Term Projects Group 4 Group 5 Group 6
14) Real Life Examples Quest Speakers
15) final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Kaynak: Sosyal Girişimcilik ; Senem Besler. ISBN: 9786053772255, Türkçe, 2010, 224 sayfa, Beta Basım Yayın

Sosyal İşletme Kurmak: Karl Weber, Muhammed Yunus; Çev: Ahmet Nebil İmre, 2012 Doğan Kitap
References: Source: Social Entrepreneurship;Senem Besler. ISBN: 9786053772255, Turkish, 2010, 224 sayfa, Beta press
Establishing Social Enterprise: Karl Weber, Muhammed Yunus; Translated by Ahmet Nebil İmre, 2012 Doğan press

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework
Problem Solving
Project preparation
Report Writing
Role Playing
Social Activities

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Project 1 % 20
Midterms 2 % 50
Final 1 % 30
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 30
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 12 36
Study Hours Out of Class 13 91
Project 12 24
Midterms 1 10
Final 1 14
Total Workload 175