UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

MGW3234 Social entrepreneurship

Faculty of Business and Economics

MGW3234 Social entrepreneurship is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs MGW1010.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 2
Malaysia
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before MGW3234

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

After MGW3234

No unit lists MGW3234 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Overview

The purpose of this unit is to examine and debate the critical role of social entrepreneurship in the modern business context. The unit will introduce you to social entrepreneurship and equip you with an understanding of the theoretical foundations and practical issues of social entrepreneurship. Key processes involved in the business of managing social enterprises such as the development and use of alternate yardsticks of performance measurement, approach to management of people, financing, and entrepreneurial leadership for social goals will be critically examined. Business models of social entrepreneurship will be introduced and critically evaluated in relation to conventional modes of practice. Topics studied will include definitions and background of social entrepreneurship; challenges and drivers of social entrepreneurship; processes and business models concerning social entrepreneurship.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Written
    60%
  • Project
    40%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    construct a viable social entrepreneurship business model for a given market

  2. 2

    research and develop a credible long-term business plan for a social enterprise

  3. 3

    demonstrate the ability to work productively as a startup team

  4. 4

    appraise the intrinsic value of social enterprises.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning
  • Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
  • Teaching approachCase-based teaching
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachResearch activities

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.

This unit allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice.

This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.

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

This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.

Where it fits

MGW3234 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Clarissa Ai Ling Lee

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MGW3234?

You need MGW1010 before you enrol.

When is MGW3234 offered?

In 2027, MGW3234 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.

How much work is MGW3234?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does MGW3234 have an exam?

No. MGW3234 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include MGW3234?

MGW3234 is part of Management.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Management
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available