Strategies for Social Enterprise is different from other business courses that emphasize specific aspects of management such as finance, marketing, accounting, information systems, or operations. Rather than focusing on a particular functional area, this course is designed to expose you to business strategies that have emerged to address important societal and environmental issues. The intent is to deepen your understanding of some of the ways in which issues such as poverty, climate change, health, habitat destruction, gender inequality, and pollution are being addressed by various types of organizations. We will analyze various social enterprise business models that have evolved including market-driven firms that offer socially-conscious products, organizations that invest in less developed countries, businesses that focus on more than simply earning a profit, and institutions that are devoted to charitable work. The knowledge that you acquire in Strategies for Social Enterprise will help to enhance your understanding of the nature of social enterprise. This will be valuable if you choose to work for an existing business that has a broader view of societal needs and the opportunities to create value, if you pursue a career within an established philanthropic organization, or if you have an entrepreneurial idea to change the world. COMM 402 is an approved course for students pursuing a Certificate in Socially Responsible Leadership. This course is restricted to students in the 3rd and 4th year of the Commerce Program
