Global Social Entrepreneurship

One simple idea can lead to job creation, innovative new technologies and the establishment of lasting institutions.

Learn how to develop and launch your own social venture in this course, which shows students how social entrepreneurship can be one of the greatest forces for positive change in the world. Through the stories of visionary entrepreneurs such as Nobel Laureate, Muhammad Yunus, Embrace Co-Founder, Jane Chen, and Endeavor CEO and Co-Founder, Linda Rottenberg, students examine the crucial themes and elements that lead to the most successful entrepreneurial ventures across the world. These best practices and lessons learned will help elevate your current work or guide implementation of your next great idea.

Module 1: Designing Your Venture


Identify the problem you want to solve

Module 2: Mission, Values, and Vision


Create mission, vision, and values statements that will guide your venture’s decisions

Module 3: Achieving Your Venture’s Goals


Decide how your venture will achieve its goals

Module 4: Structuring Your Venture


Choose the best legal structure for your venture

Module 5: Growing Your Venture & Measuring Its Impact


Measure your venture’s financial health and social impact