BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| COP4232 | Mikado - Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development | Fall Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Basic information
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
| Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. ELİF OKAN |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | Sustainable development is only possible if economic welfare is supported by social welfare. As change agents, social entrepreneurs develop innovative solutions to societal problems through different combinations of production factors. Thereby, social entrepreneurs have a significant place in the realization of sustainable development. In this course, the concept of social entrepreneurship and social business models will be analyzed. Theory based sessions will be supported by case studies and guest speakers from Turkish social entrepreneurship ecosystem in order to sythesize theoretical and practical knowledge. Within the context of the course, the students are expected to participate to the dicussions and prepare a social enterprise project. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1.Understanding the importance of social entrepreneurship for sustainable development 2.Learning the basic principles and theories of social entrepreneurship 3.Understanding the dynamics in the social entrepreneurship ecosystem 4. Learning the main features of the social innovation-based business model through realizing common and distinctive features compared with the traditional business model 5. Recognizing the entrepreneurial potential that will make a difference by meeting with social entrepreneurs 6.Designing a business model for a social enterprise |
Course Content
| Sustainable development is realized when innovative products and processes reach every segment of the society and the created value is shared by everyone without leaving noone behind. Within this perspective, defining and making social entrepreneurship known by everyone is crucial for societies. The topics of this course include entrepreneurship, social innovation and the characteristics, history and related theories of social entrepreneurship. Additionally, the basic features of social enterprises and features that differentiate them from traditional business models will be discussed, and social enterprise examples from Turkey and other countries will be analyzed. Also, financing and impact measurement of social enterprises will be discussed. At the end of the semester, students will be expected to develop a business model for a social enterprise that is oriented for developing solutions to a social problem. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship | |
| 2) | Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development Goals | |
| 3) | Determination of a Problem and Its' Analysis | |
| 4) | Stakeholder Mapping | |
| 5) | Systems Thinking | |
| 6) | Effective Initiatives-Business Model Examples (Guest Speaker) | |
| 7) | Effective Initiatives-Case Studies | |
| 8) | Impact Management | |
| 9) | Leadership and Social Enterprise Management | |
| 10) | Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (Guest Speaker) | |
| 11) | Social Financing | |
| 12) | Communication and Marketing of Social Enterprises | |
| 13) | Project Presentations-1 | |
| 14) | Project Presentations-2 |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | 1.Maximise Your Impact: A Guide for Social Entrepreneurs. (https://www.mikadoconsulting.com/dosyalar/yayinlar/209201811120.dosyaEn.pd) 2.Social Impact Measurement Tools for Young Entrepreneurs: Need Analysis:( https://kusif.ku.edu.tr/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Kusif.NeedAnalysis.14.12.16.pdf 3.Maximise Your Impact: Cases of Social Entreprises (https://www.mikadoconsulting.com/dosyalar/yayinlar/2092018111650.dosyaEn.pdf) 4. Investment Ready Social Enterprises: Handbook (https://www.mikadoconsulting.com/dosyalar/yayinlar/79201815356.dosyaEn.pdf) *Related articles will be shared with the students before each session. |
| References: | 1.Social enterprises and their ecosystems in Europe Country fiche : Turkey. (2019). Uygur, D.& Franchini, B.EU Commision. 2. A recipe book for social finance. (2016) EU Commision. 3. Hızlan Farkyarat: Üniversiteli Sosyal Girişimciler için Yol Haritası 4. https://www.mikadoconsulting.com/en/yayinlar 5. https://ashokaturkiye.org/" |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
| Project | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Project | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 108 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Being able to identify problems and ask right questions | 3 |
| 2) | Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude | 3 |
| 3) | Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail | 3 |
| 4) | Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education | 2 |
| 5) | Applying theoretical concepts in project planning | 5 |
| 6) | Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork | 4 |
| 7) | Increasing efficiency rate in business environment | 3 |
| 8) | Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty | 3 |
| 9) | Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business | 3 |
| 10) | Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding | 5 |
| 11) | Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology | 4 |
| 12) | Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life | 3 |
| 13) | Possessing managing skills and competence | 4 |
| 14) | Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations | 4 |
| 15) | Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment | 4 |