UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

AMU2170 Social entrepreneurship challenge in the Indo-Pacific (Malaysia)

Faculty of Arts

AMU2170 Social entrepreneurship challenge in the Indo-Pacific (Malaysia) is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Not offered
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before AMU2170

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After AMU2170

No unit lists AMU2170 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisite: Must have completed 12 credit points of first year Arts units , or 48 credit points of first year units from any Faculty.

Prohibition: ATS2170 and ATS3170

Overview

 In this unit, students will learn about the role of social entrepreneurship in local economies and the key concepts, theories and tools that underpin the development and implementation of a social enterprise. Students will take part in an in-country experience where they will apply these theories and tools and concepts in a real-world context. They will be placed in an existing project with a local partner organisation, directly contributing to the design and development of a project, and practicing skills in cross cultural competence, leadership and innovation.

Offerings in 2021

The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for AMU2170.

Assessment

  • Forum engagement
    10%
  • Experiential e-Portfolio
    40%
  • Team pitch
    20%
  • Social enterprise website
    30%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Explain the key concepts and theories that underpin social enterprise;

  2. 2

    Apply theoretical knowledge to local context and program/project characteristics;

  3. 3

    Critically reflect upon in-country experience in relation to theoretical knowledge;

  4. 4

    Identify and develop skills for cross cultural competence, leadership and innovation;

  5. 5

    Recognise and describe your own personal ethical framework in relation to social enterprises.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachActive learning

This unit requires an equivalent of 144 contact hours including assessment tasks and in-country program activities. This is a guided study tour, however students will be required to attend a compulsory on-campus session prior to departure.

This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Yeoh Seng Guan
Unit Coordinators
Associate Professor Yeoh Seng Guan

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for AMU2170?

AMU2170 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is AMU2170 offered?

AMU2170 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.

Does AMU2170 have an exam?

No. AMU2170 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Malaysia School of Arts and Social Sciences
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
2021202220232024202520262027