1. An Introductory Course for Social
Entrepreneurs

2. Given the increasing rate of problems in the world we need more
change makers and problem solvers than ever before. In this course,
students will learn how they could develop creative solutions to
address social problems. The intention of the course is to equip
young people with knowledge, skills and tools to transform their
world into institutions of social innovation that leverages resources to
realize their new global role as engine for social change to develop
generations of competent and confident social entrepreneurs and
change makers.
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3. Students in this course will gain knowledge
about social entrepreneurship and how it is
creating solutions to address societal
problems. They learn how to develop creative
solutions to address social problems, and
empower others to appreciate and undertake
social entrepreneurship as a force for social
change. The course is designed for young
people who want to gain valuable tools to
prepare themselves to make an impact on the
lives of others.
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4. UNIT 1: Introduction to social entrepreneurship: The journey ahead
UNIT 2: Creating social change: The social value proposition and
identifying a social business opportunity
UNIT 3: Understanding poverty: The Millennium Development Goals
UNIT 4: Human-Centered Design: Partnering with the targeted community
to address social problems
UNIT 5: Developing a theory of change: Starting with the social impact
UNIT 6: Envisioning an innovative society: The role of social innovation
UNIT 7: The business model: Creating a social business model
UNIT 8: Funding social ventures: Strategies for success
UNIT 9: The driving force behind social entrepreneurship: Measurement
and scaling social impact
UNIT10: The future: Reflection and shared experiences
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5. This social entrepreneurship course is designed to introduce the concept as well
as engage students and the tutor in a joint learning experience of this emerging
field. Through the course, students will:
 Be exposed to the concept of social entrepreneurship and social
enterprises and how social entrepreneurs are transforming society to
deliver social impact in their home communities and abroad.
 Understand the role of measuring impact and how to quantify the social
impact for investors, donors, and beneficiaries to help ensure that scarce
resources are utilized appropriately.
 Develop and implement experimental projects which address social
challenges in their institution or community
 Be aware of how they might apply social entrepreneurship skills in their
future pursuits to address social problems.
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6. Course Duration:
This course is for a period of 10 weeks, approximately 10 hours per
week and therefore a total of 100 study hours.
Methods of Assessment:
1. Three (3) written Assignments to be submitted online of about 800
- 1000 word count for each Assignment
2. Five (5) quizzes to be written online with a duration of 1 hour per
quiz
3. Three (3) video PowerPoint presentations (3 – 5 min. duration)
describing an identified problem, the solution and expected
impact
4. One experimental social entrepreneurial project to be started
before the end of the course.
5. A written exam to be sited for at a three (3) days end of the course
seminar.
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7. The teaching methods for this course include:
 Individual or group activity on a topic area of interest to the students on
social change.
 Weekly discussion and reflection questions on readings.
 Short activities to support readings.
 Online polls with student feedback.
 Mini cases and videos about a social entrepreneur.
 Weekly exercises to enhance learning from writing their own social value
proposition to completing a theory of change.
 Weekly shared student journal/discussion (blog, webinars or other user
friendly online tool) to share with peers.
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8. By the end of this course students will be expected to:
 Understand the complexity of social change and the concept of social
entrepreneurship.
 Develop and implement entrepreneurial projects that will make societal
impact in their institution or community
 Mobilize and train other young people to become social innovators and
change makers in their community
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9. By the end of this course students will be expected to have gained
the following:
 Knowledge and understanding of the meaning of social
entrepreneurship, how its principles have been applied to
address social problems, and what challenges are faced by those
wishing to adopt social entrepreneurship methods.
 Gain knowledge and understanding about social
entrepreneurship, challenges faced by social entrepreneurs and
learn the role of developing a sustainable business model that
addresses a social problem.
 Learn how social entrepreneurs have applied social
entrepreneurship principles to address social problems, gain the
ability to empower disadvantaged community members to create
social change and develop their own skills to be the change they
wish to see in the world.
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10. 1. Should have a desktop or laptop computer
2. Should be computer literate i.e. able to work with Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, file downloading and uploading etc.
3. Must have access to internet at least 3 times a week
4. Must have an active email address where you will receive information update
5. Should be a student or an active member of community, group or organization
6. Should be age between 18 and 35 years old.
7. Must be a Zambian or currently living in Zambia
8. Must be able to attend a three (3) days seminar in Lusaka at the end of the course
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