MGMT 318 Social Entrepreneurship I

Prerequisite: MGMT 205 and junior standing or permission of the instructor. Through case studies, key readings, directed projects, and activities, this course explores how business techniques can drive the creation of social value. Students will develop the toolkit of the social entrepreneur, covering topics of leadership, organizational setup, acquisition and management of resources, and managing complex sociocultural systems. Concepts of innovation, social capital, and sustainable enterprise will be emphasized.