BBA424 Social EntrepreneurshipIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Business Administration (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Business Administration (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: Fall
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: Department Elective
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) Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of business administration, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models
2) Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions
3) Recognize the importance of technological development, especially in information technologies, and utilize them in business administration
4) Evaluate the body of knowledge in the dynamic business world and business functional areas to asses needs, manage and lead change by using critical and innovative thinking
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures
6) Fulfill their responsibility in teamwork and projects in businesses, and act as a leader
7) Communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of business administration
8) Recognize individual and multi-cultural diversity, and can emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings
9) Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society
10) Recognize interrelationship among business and other disciplines, and relate knowledge from diverse areas to formulate novel solutions in the area of business administration

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of business administration, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models
2) Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions
3) Recognize the importance of technological development, especially in information technologies, and utilize them in business administration
4) Evaluate the body of knowledge in the dynamic business world and business functional areas to asses needs, manage and lead change by using critical and innovative thinking
5) Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures
6) Fulfill their responsibility in teamwork and projects in businesses, and act as a leader
7) Communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of business administration
8) Recognize individual and multi-cultural diversity, and can emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings
9) Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society
10) Recognize interrelationship among business and other disciplines, and relate knowledge from diverse areas to formulate novel solutions in the area of business administration

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