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Social Entrepreneurship – Driving Sustainability in Business
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:46
Abstract
This course introduces the concept of social entrepreneurship, understanding in which situations and under which conditions the concept can be applied, and the basics of developing a business strategy for a social enterprise.
Objective
This course introduces the concept of social entrepreneurship over three different blocks. The first part is dedicated to the definition, history, context and the successes and blockers of social entrepreneurship, including some real-world examples. In the second part the participants will learn to transform a social business idea into a concrete social business plan. The last block of the course is dedicated to the power of storytelling, where participants learn how to pitch their business ideas convincingly.
Content
– Definitions of “social entrepreneurship” and the difference with “entrepreneurship” – Get inspired by concrete examples of successful social ventures – Formulate a social business plan using the business canvas methodology – Learning to think and act like a social entrepreneur – The art and power of storytelling in an entrepreneurial context
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- WBZ , NDS
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Social Entrepreneurship – Driving Sustainability in Business
Block course:13.11. – 14.11.2025
Location: CLD A1
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No time listed | 16 h semesterly |
Offered In
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MAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development (Die Pflichtfächer des NADEL sind ausschliesslich für Studierende des MAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development und für Fachkräfte der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit (EZA) mit mindestens 2 Jahren Berufserfahrung in der EZA und einem von der ETH anerkannten Abschluss auf Masterstufe zugänglich. Doktorierende, die sich mit empirischer Forschung im EZA-Bereich befassen, können "sur Dossier" zugelassen werden. Die Wahlfächer stehen Masterstudierenden der ETH offen mit Anmeldung/Warteliste. Priorität haben MAS Studierende.)
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CAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development (Findet jedes Frühjahrssemester und jedes zweite Herbstsemester (mit ungerader Jahreszahl) statt.)