BBA424 Social EntrepreneurshipIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs International Trade (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
International Trade (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: Faculty 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) To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2) - To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level at an advanced level or at the same level in the same field. - To be able to interpret and evaluate the data by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and analyze the problems, to develop solutions based on evidence.
3) - To be able to convey his / her thoughts on basic knowledge and skills at the level of written and verbal communication. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts. - To be able to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4) - To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. - To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level. - Not to have gained awareness of lifelong learning.
5) - To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6) - To be able to conduct a basic level study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
7) - To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources.
8) To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. - Interpret and evaluate data using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on research and evidence.
9) - To be able to inform the relevant persons and institutions about the related subjects; transfer ideas and solutions to problems in written and orally. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. -To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he / she lives with a sense of social responsibility. - To follow the information in his / her field and to communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. - To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
10) - To be able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, - Identify learning needs and direct learning. - To develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
11) To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety
12) - To be able to conduct an advanced study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level supported by textbooks, application tools and other resources with current knowledge in the field based on the qualifications gained at the secondary level.
2) - To gain the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge at the basic level at an advanced level or at the same level in the same field. - To be able to interpret and evaluate the data by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to identify and analyze the problems, to develop solutions based on evidence.
3) - To be able to convey his / her thoughts on basic knowledge and skills at the level of written and verbal communication. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to his / her field with experts and non-experts. - To be able to follow information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.
4) - To be able to evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field with a critical approach, to determine and meet the learning needs. - To be able to direct his / her education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level. - Not to have gained awareness of lifelong learning.
5) - To have social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness of the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
6) - To be able to conduct a basic level study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to carry out activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility within the framework of a project.
7) - To have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks containing current information in the field, application tools and other resources.
8) To be able to use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field. - Interpret and evaluate data using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, identify problems, analyze, develop solutions based on research and evidence.
9) - To be able to inform the relevant persons and institutions about the related subjects; transfer ideas and solutions to problems in written and orally. - To share his / her thoughts and solutions to the problems related to the field with the experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. -To be able to organize and implement projects and activities for the social environment in which he / she lives with a sense of social responsibility. - To follow the information in his / her field and to communicate with his / her colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. - To be able to use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. - To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
10) - To be able to critically evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field, - Identify learning needs and direct learning. - To develop positive attitudes about lifelong learning.
11) To act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field. - To have sufficient awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety
12) - To be able to conduct an advanced study independently. - To be able to take responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the applications related to the field. - To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of employees working under their responsibility.

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