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Social Enterprise: Business Doing Good (FutureLearn)

Offered by Middlesex University London,

Learn about the diverse world of social enterprise in this free online course from Middlesex University Business School. Can business do good? In this course, we explore different models of social enterprise and the local and global problems that they aim to address.

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Where could this course take me?
This course is a must for anyone who wants to understand more about what social enterprise is and its relation to sustainable development. You will learn how to evaluate social enterprise in the context of global and local problems. If you work with social enterprise or are thinking about launching a social enterprise, this course provides a valuable foundation.
What and how will I learn?
Social Enterprise: Business Doing Good includes a mix of theory, practical information and case studies from around the world. You will assess different definitions and models of social enterprise and evaluate their social impact. Video interviews with experts and practitioners, articles and discussion steps will offer you the opportunity to learn and engage with other learners on key concepts and ideas.
By the end of the course, you will understand the key concepts related to social enterprise and how to assess the social impact of a social enterprise model.

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