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Social Entrepreneurship (MGMT90165) // Further information

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Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Rory Ridley-Duff and Mike Bull (2011). Understanding Social Enterprise: Theory and Practice. Sage

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Public Administration (Enhanced)
    CourseMaster of Management
    CourseMaster of Marketing Communications
    MajorEducation
    MajorEducation and Social Change
    MajorTailored Specialisation
    MajorGovernance, Policy and Markets
    MajorGovernance, Policy and Communication
    MajorTailored Specialisation
    MajorTailored Specialisation
  • Links to additional information

    Students are required to self-enrol in to the subject by July 1 and submit a half page (max) statement to the subject coordinator that either describes a social problem they would like to address or an idea for a social enterprise (an enterprise designed to address a social problem). Student degree major and GPA will also be considered.

    The criteria used to select students will be:

    • Demonstrates knowledge about social issues and social entrepreneurship
    • Demonstrates interest in starting a social enterprise
    • Demonstrates academic skill and capacity to learn through subject marks
    • Provides diversity to the class through background experience and major

    Initial self-enrolment will be provisional, places will not be guaranteed until the selection process has been run. Successful students will be advised of the outcome one week prior to Semester start. Unsuccessful students will be withdrawn and advised of alternative electives.

  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 9 April 2024