- Design state-of-the-art social entrepreneurship courses incorporating high-impact practices.
- Understand the theoretical underpinnings of social entrepreneurship.
- Build a network to support social entrepreneurship ecosystems.
- Case Studies
- PowerPoints
- Videos
- Classroom Exercises
- Slides
- Sample Syllabi
- Bibliographies
Social Entrepreneurship Certificate
Social Entrepreneurship Certificate
OVERVIEW
The purpose of this certificate is to provide engaging and relevant content for those who help develop students or aspiring social entrepreneurs and venturers. Participants who complete all modules would be able to:
The format of this certificate is a blended format with some modules delivered in person and others delivered virtually.
Curated resources you will receive include:
“USASBE’s Social Entrepreneurship Certificate is the leading and most comprehensive certificate for those looking to cultivate aspiring social entrepreneurs. Led by world-class instructors, it will equip Social Entrepreneurship educators, supporters, and enthusiasts with state-of-the-start curriculum content, new digital tools, and cutting-edge strategies.”
Dr. Sophie Bacq
(Associate Professor - Indiana University Kelley School of Business, Co-director of the Annual Social Entrepreneurship Conference and the Social Entrepreneurship Doctoral Consortium)
Lead Instructors
Who will benefit from this program?
This certification has been redesigned for:
• Educators who teach social entrepreneurship or desire to teach social entrepreneurship.
• Supporters who develop ecosystems for social entrepreneurs through programs or continued education.
• Doers, non-profit leaders, and social entrepreneurs building new models for value creation.
Modules and Session Descriptions
Module A: Social Entrepreneurship Foundational Frameworks
A.1. Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship
A.2. Design Thinking and Discovering Social Ventures
A.3. Organizational and Legal Structures in Social Entrepreneurship
A.4. Funding Social Ventures
A.5. Measuring the Impact of Social Ventures
Module B: Emerging Topics in Social Ventures
B.1. Technology and Social Ventures
B.2. Global Social Entrepreneurship
B.3. Social Entrepreneurship Support Ecosystems
B.4. Scaling Social Ventures
B.5. Other Topics in Social Entrepreneurship
What is USASBE?
The United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) is the premier organization for entrepreneurship education throughout the U.S. and abroad.
USASBE is an inclusive community advancing entrepreneurship education through bold teaching, scholarship and practice.
USASBE has Professional Memberships ($185/year).
USASBE has full-time Student memberships ($95/year).
Membership includes:
Connection with 20 Special Interest Groups (like Minority & Women in Entrepreneurship, Rural Entrepreneurship, Tech Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, and many more).
A world-class doctoral consortium for teaching and researching entrepreneurship
Digital journals and publications related to entrepreneurship education.
Digital videos of previous conferences, virtual events and webinars.
Leadership and engagement opportunities with a global organization.
And, much more.