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SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code Course Name Year Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ENT7204 Social Entrepreneurship 1 Spring 3 0 3 6
Course Type : Elective Course IV
Cycle: Master      TQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree      QF-EHEA:Second Cycle      EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisities and Co-requisities: N/A
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Name of Coordinator: Doçent Dr. CAFER ŞAFAK EYEL
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı: Doçent Dr. CAFER ŞAFAK EYEL
Dersin Kategorisi: Competency Development (General Education)

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to equip students with the competency to develop innovative, sustainable, and scalable solutions to social problems. Building upon their prior knowledge of commercial entrepreneurship, it aims to shift their focus from "profit maximization" to "mission-driven impact creation." The course seeks to provide theoretical and practical depth in systems thinking, social business model design, social impact measurement (SROI), and hybrid financing models.
Course Content: This course covers the social entrepreneurship ecosystem, social innovation theories, and the "Theory of Change" concept. The content focuses on root cause analysis of social problems, application of the social business model canvas, and management of non-profit and hybrid structures. Furthermore, advanced topics such as impact investing, measuring and reporting social impact, scaling social ventures, and corporate social entrepreneurship are examined through case studies.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:
Knowledge (Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)
  1) Can differentiate between commercial entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, charity, and corporate social responsibility activities based on their value proposition and mission.
Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)
  1) Can analyze complex social problems using "Systems Thinking" to identify root causes rather than just symptoms.
  2) Can design viable social business models using frameworks like the Social Business Model Canvas to balance social impact with financial sustainability.
  3) Can evaluate social impact using quantitative and qualitative metrics, specifically Social Return on Investment (SROI).
Competences (Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)
  1) Can formulate funding strategies distinct to the social sector, including impact investing, venture philanthropy, and crowdfunding.
  2) Can assess strategies for scaling social impact, distinguishing between scaling the organization vs. scaling the idea.
  3) Can critique ethical dilemmas and challenges in social entrepreneurship, such as mission drift and the savior complex.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week Subject
Materials Sharing *
Related Preparation Further Study
1) From Commercial to Social: The Paradigm Shift
2) Systems Thinking & Root Cause Analysis
3) Theory of Change & Impact Logic
4) Business Models for Impact (The Hybrid Spectrum)
5) Measuring Social Impact (SROI)
6) Social Innovation & Design Thinking
7) Financing Social Impact
8) Midterm Exam
9) Scaling Social Impact
10) Corporate Social Entrepreneurship (Intrapreneurship)
11) Ethical Dilemmas & Failure
12) Student Presentations
13) Student Presentations
14) Student Presentations
*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References: 1. Bornstein, D. (2007). How to change the world: Social entrepreneurs and the power of new ideas (Updated ed.). Oxford University Press.
2. MacMillan, I. C., & Thompson, J. D. (2013). The social entrepreneur`s playbook: Pressure test, plan, launch and scale your social enterprise. Wharton Digital Press.
3. Martin, R. L., & Osberg, S. R. (2015). Getting beyond better: How social entrepreneurship works. Harvard Business Review Press.
4. Prahalad, C. K. (2009). The fortune at the bottom of the pyramid: Eradicating poverty through profits (5th anniversary ed.). Wharton School Publishing.
5. Yunus, M. (2003). Banker to the poor: Micro-lending and the battle against world poverty. PublicAffairs.

DERS ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI - PROGRAM ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI İLİŞKİSİ

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Ders Öğrenme Çıktıları (DÖÇ)

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Program Öğrenme Çıktıları (PÖÇ)
1) Explains the fundamental and theoretical knowledge required for business management.
2) Approaches problems encountered in the field of business administration with an analytical mindset and produces solutions.
3) Develops problem-solving and decision-making abilities through individual and team work.
4) Has the ability to manage employees and processes in a dynamic business environment.
5) Evaluates existing norms and standards in tasks undertaken with a critical perspective, and develops innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.
6) Enhances professional-level competencies beyond undergraduate qualifications in accordance with the expectations of the business world and society, as well as the institutional outcomes defined by our university, and applies them in professional or academic life.
7) Possesses cultural awareness and conveys it to groups both within and outside the field.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Programme Learning Outcomes Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1) Explains the fundamental and theoretical knowledge required for business management. 3
2) Approaches problems encountered in the field of business administration with an analytical mindset and produces solutions. 4
3) Develops problem-solving and decision-making abilities through individual and team work. 3
4) Has the ability to manage employees and processes in a dynamic business environment. 2
5) Evaluates existing norms and standards in tasks undertaken with a critical perspective, and develops innovative and entrepreneurial ideas. 5
6) Enhances professional-level competencies beyond undergraduate qualifications in accordance with the expectations of the business world and society, as well as the institutional outcomes defined by our university, and applies them in professional or academic life. 4
7) Possesses cultural awareness and conveys it to groups both within and outside the field. 3

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level
Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Discussion
Case Study
Reading
Brain Storming
Questions Answers
Individual and Group Work
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)
Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level
Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Final Exam

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods # of practice per semester Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40.00
Semester Final Exam 1 % 60.00
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Course 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentations / Seminar 1 2 2
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities - - 72
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities # of Activities per semester Duration (hour) Total Workload
Quizzes 0 0 0
Midterms 1 36 36
Semester Final Exam 1 46 46
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities - - 82
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities) 154
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h) 6