Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Field School 1. Course Components
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Juniorprofessur Entrepreneurship in Gründung und Nachfolge, Stiftungsprofessur der Sparkasse Chemnitz, TU Chemnitz Fakultät für Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, Hochschule Mittweida Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Field School 1. Course components The Summer School will consist of two parts, one theoretical and one practical, which will allow 5 ECTS in total. 30 hours of working equal 1 ECTS according to German administration. A joint certificate of credit will be awarded by TU Chemnitz and Hochschule Mittweida. 1.1 Social Entrepreneurship Course Title: Social Entrepreneurship Prerequisites: Consent of the Instructor Involved in the Field School. Course Time 90 WH (working hours) Calendar This intensive 14-day experiential learning program covers the various ways that Description: entrepreneurs with a social conscience and non-profit enterprises can use business models to solve social and environmental issues. During the lecture, participants will gain insights into how social problems are tackled by innovative businesses (Entrepreneurs). Participants will learn to develop sustainable approaches for solving complex problems and make contributions to society using their individual knowledge and skills. A combination of pre- session reading, journaling, and group and individual reflection/discussions will assist participants in combining practical and theoretical knowledge for a better understanding of the challenges and charms of cities and the rural populations in the Saxony area. The course is available to students of all disciplines. Basics in business and economic studies are therefore not compulsory. Topics 1. Introduction to social entrepreneurship, characteristics, and trends 2. Entrepreneurial mindset 3. Opportunities for social entrepreneurship 4. Theory of change, impact model 5. Design thinking 6. Lean Start-up - Method 7. Business model design, business model patterns and innovation 8. Integration of business model and impact model 9. Development of a strategic plan for a social business 10. Financing a social business 11. Social entrepreneurship and growth 12. Social impact measurement Juniorprofessur Entrepreneurship in Gründung und Nachfolge, Stiftungsprofessur der Sparkasse Chemnitz, TU Chemnitz Fakultät für Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, Hochschule Mittweida 1.2 Experimental learning Workshop on Social Start-up founding Course Title: Concept!On – Enlarge the future Prerequisites: Consent of the Instructor Involved in the Field School. Course Time 60 WH (working hours) Calendar This practical workshop offers all creators, visionaries and creatives the opportunity to try Description: out innovative ideas without financial risk. The philosophy is to give each idea a creative space in an open-minded environment. With helpful feedback from the community, the ideas can then be developed to market maturity. In addition, Concept!ON is a financing platform for projects that provide support for the crowdfunding campaign. Those who are interested receive the opportunity to gain their first founding experiences and to get a taste of start-up in creativity-promoting events and by the independent implementation of ideas. Within the framework of a student company, entrepreneurial activity is simulated in practice. For the time of the summer school, the participants receive professional support from the project staff. Among other things, workshops will teach important skills for conducting and creating a crowdfunding campaign. The own ideas should be made known online via this platform. From socially relevant to research-oriented topics, any idea can be implemented prototypically with support and in the spirit of experimental learning. Topics 1. Identify social problems 2. Create Problem-Solution-Fit 3. Work within the platform Concept!on 4. Found a digital social entrepreneurship campaig Juniorprofessur Entrepreneurship in Gründung und Nachfolge, Stiftungsprofessur der Sparkasse Chemnitz, TU Chemnitz Fakultät für Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, Hochschule Mittweida 2. Student Evaluation and Grading System A passing grade in this course is a minimum of 50%. Mark Distribution A. Workshop sessions 10% 1 B. Active Participation 20% C. Online Campaign with Concept!on 20% 2 D. Journal 30% E. Final Pitch 20% 100% Points Grade 100-95 1,0 94-90 1,3 89-85 1,7 84-80 2,0 79-75 2,3 74-70 2,7 69-65 3,0 64-60 3,3 59-55 3,7 54-50 4,0 49-0 5,0 3. Resource Materials Will be provided in form of a script 1 Active participation: this experiential learning-based course is meant to be interactive, with animated discussions. Students are expected to prepare themselves for class and show a great deal of intellectual initiatives by reflecting in advance on issues and questions. Students must be consistently ready to make significant contributions to class discussions on a regular basis. Both the students and the professor should embrace an attitude of learning and show a posture of inquiry and critical thinking. Students who miss class are responsible for covering all material presented during an absence. Lack of attendance will adversely affect your overall performance and will have an impact on your final grade. 2 Journal submission: there will be 1 journal submission during the last week of program. Attached you will find a more specific document with information on what to include in your journal entries and the criterion for the evaluation of journal entries. Juniorprofessur Entrepreneurship in Gründung und Nachfolge, Stiftungsprofessur der Sparkasse Chemnitz, TU Chemnitz Fakultät für Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, Hochschule Mittweida 4. Student Equipment & Supplies An iPad is recommended. Blended offerings will require travelling supplies including a valid passport, travel visa (if necessary) and other international travel items 5. Student Responsibilities Enrolment at Innovation Field School assumes that the student will become a responsible exchange student. As such, each student will display a positive work ethic, take pride in and assist in the maintenance and preservation of Institute property, and assume responsibility for his/her education by researching academic requirements and policies; demonstrating courtesy and respect toward others; and respecting instructor expectations concerning attendance, assignments, deadlines, and appointments. 6. Additional Information International travel is involved. Students will be responsible for acquiring passports and visas. Students are responsible to ensure all personal health requirements are fulfilled. 7. 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