Social Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation and Sustainability

Course offered as a part of a programme, Master’s level

7.5 credits

Malmö daytime 50%

17 January 2022 - 27 March 2022

Full tuition fee: 10000 SEK

About the course

The aim of the course “Social Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation and Sustainability” is to provide students with a new orientation and way of thinking to organise and lead sustainable development namely through social entrepreneurship and social innovation. The course provides students with an understanding of the fields of social entrepreneurship and social innovation, which are rapidly gaining attention around the world from policy makers, organisations and others. As the traditional lines blur between non-profit enterprises, public services and business, it is critical that students understand the opportunities and challenges in this new landscape, which can be seen as highly relevant in the context of sustainability. The course aims at developing entrepreneurial skills and thinking frames for students who will lead sustainable economic, social and environmental projects in their future professions.

This course is offered as part of a programme:

Leadership for Sustainability, Master's Programme (One-Year) Leadership for Sustainability, Master's Programme (One-Year)

Course content

Syllabus spring 2022

Earlier syllabuses

Entry requirements and selection

Entry requirements

Students must have passed the course OL641E - Organising and Leading Sustainable Organisations (7,5 credits).

Course literature

Course literature and other teaching materials

Bornstein, D. & Davis, S. (2010). Social entrepreneurship – what everyone needs to know. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
Crane, A. (2009). The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Social Responsibility. OUP Oxford.
MacCallum, D., Moulaert, F., Hillier, J. & Vicari Haddock, S. (Eds). (2009). Social innovation and territorial development. Farnham: Ashgate.
Prazkier, R. & Nowak, A. (2012). Social entrepreneurship. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (Selected chapters).
Steyaert, C. & Hjort, D. (Eds.). (2006). Entrepreneurship as Social Change. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing. (Selected chapters, available as e-book at the library).

Other scientific publications and case

A reading list with current research is provided at the beginning of the course. Case may have to be bought via Harvard Business School Publishing.

Course evaluation

All students are given, at the end of the course, the opportunity to comment on the course in writing. A summary of the results of the evaluation as well as responds from the course coordinator will be discussed with students / course representatives during a course evaluation meeting / Programme Council.