Module Code: H9SEE
Long Title Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Title Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Module Level: LEVEL 9
EQF Level: 7
EHEA Level: Second Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: CORINA SHEERIN
Module Author: Maurice Fitzgerald
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Critically evaluate distinguishing characteristics of social enterprise and discuss and develop a range of business models in the non profit sector
LO2 Design a viable business model for a social enterprise and be able to pivot the business model to overcome business challenges, while also creating social values and outcomes
LO3 Critique and analyse the roles of core financial statements in establishing a social business
LO4 Demonstrate a deep understanding of the financial, governance, human resource and legal challenges of social enterprise development and potential approaches to respond to these.
LO5 Demonstrate entrepreneurial competencies in business development, communication, judgement, analytical and presentation skills.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Nature and definitions of social enterprise
o The range of definitions o The double and triple bottom line o The history and the present of SE o SE in Ireland
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
o What are the qualities of Entrepreneurship and Innovation o Understanding personal risks and motivation
Learning innovation and bringing it back to your team
o Creating a culture of innovation o Methods for ideas generation o Analysis of ideas
Developing a business model
o The difference between business models and business plans o The nature of innovation in practice
Business model canvas
o Customer segments o Value proposition o Channels o Key partners o Key activities o Key resources o Revenue streams o Cost structure o The pivot o Challenges from practice
Environmental scanning and analysis
n/a
Marketing
o Identifying your customers o Key elements of a marketing plan o Social media o Evaluating success
Social impact measurement
o Key terminology and the need for measurement o Using the logic model o Collecting
Financial modelling and cash flow forecasting
o Balance sheets and profit and loss statements o The basics of double entry accounting o Cashflow management o Tax
Risk analysis
o Clarifying risk appetite and creating a risk statement o Undertaking risk analysis o Human Resources o Financial o Intellectual property o Legal o Governance
Creating a Governance plan
o Governance legal structures o Pros and cons of legal structures o Legal requirements and good practice
Presenting a business model
o How to make strong presentations
Resource availability for social enterprises
o Channels of funding o How to write convincing proposals
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Assignment 1 % of total: 30
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Written Assignment - A written assignment which compares a number of international social enterprises, which are operating in markets comparable to the participants selected business idea. This will involve analysing the factors leading to the success or failure of these enterprises and the relevance of these lessons to the Irish context.
Assessment Type: Assignment 2 % of total: 70
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Social Enterprise Business Plan and Presentation - A written business model for a social enterprise, that reflects on the USP, governance model and the core elements of the business model and presentation to a “Dragon’s Den” of potential funders, which will focus on how well the model has been explained and sold.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture No Description 50 Every Week 50.00
Independent Learning No Description 200 Every Week 200.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 50.00
 

Module Resources

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