Course Description
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Course Name
Social and Eco Entrepreneurship
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Host University
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
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Location
Milan, Italy
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Area of Study
Entrepreneurship, Management
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Language Level
Taught In English
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course deals with the concepts of social and eco and environmental entrepreneurship, which are receiving increasing attention from all over the globe ? with no exception in Italy. In this course, the Italian trend of establishing and scaling up entrepreneurial initiatives with social and environmental purposes is presented and analysed through case studies, guest speakers and field visits to selected Italian best practices.
MAIN TOPICS
- Setting the boundaries of social and eco entrepreneurship
- Opportunity recognition in the social and environmental sectors
- Most successful social and eco entrepreneurship business models
- The main social and environmental issues facing Italy today
- Strategies for scaling up the impact
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations