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Social Enterprise Development |
| Module Code |
ENI1005 (ITS: EF5148) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Description
The aim of the module is to provide an insight into the theory and practice of social enterprise development. The module will position social enterprise as part of the third sector and social economy - and it will consider definitions of social enterprise, the values that underpin the sector and its context - as part of the social economy. It will consider the origin and evolution of the concept and will provide an analysis of the development of social enterprises in Ireland, across the EU, and in the US. The policy context will be examined, as well as the support needs as well as challenges facing the sector. It aims to provide an insight into the practice of social enterprise development through analysis of case studies, inputs from guest speakers and group discussion.
The module will examine how a social enterprise promoter (community or voluntary organisation) can progress a social enterprise concept from idea stage to trading stage and consolidation. This will provide an overview of feasibility study/business planning and specifically it will explore concepts of ‘viability’ and ‘market’ within a social enterprise context. It will also examine practices and considerations for social enterprises development and sustainability, and consider the role of such topics as effective leadership, community-ownership and control, accountability, governance, alliance building, procurement, and appropriate finance.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the concepts and perspectives of social enterprise and its context within the social economy
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3. Identify the types and range of activities that social enterprises are engaged in across Europe
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 48 | A mixture of face to face lectures and webinars | | Assignment Completion | 40 | Individual Assignment | | Assignment Completion | 40 | Group Assignment | | Independent Study | 122 | Independent Learning Time |
| Total Workload: 250 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10081 | Part of Term | Semester 1, 2 & 3 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Deiric Ó Broin | Module Teacher | Terry O'Brien |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Short Answer Questions | Multiple Choice Questions 1 | 10% | Week 1 | | Assignment | Individual Assignment | 40% | Week 1 | | Assignment | Group Assignment | 40% | Week 1 | | Short Answer Questions | Multiple Choice Questions 2 | 10% | Week 1 |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Amin, A. (2009) ‘Locating the Social Economy’, in Ash Amin (ed) The Social Economy – International Perspectives on Economic Solidarity. London: Zed Books.: 0, .,
- Amin, A., Cameron, A. and Hudson, R. (2002) Placing the Social Economy. London and New York: Routledge: 0, .,
- Doherty, B, Foster, G, Mason, C, Meehan, J, Meehan, K, Rotheroe, N and Royce, M (2009) Management for Social Enterprise. London: Sage: 0,
- Doyle, G. and Lalor, T. (eds.) (2012) ‘Social Enterprise in Ireland- A People’s Economy’ Cork: Oak Tree Press: 0, .,
- GHK (2006) Social Enterprise – an international literature review. London: Small Business Service.: 0,
- O’Broin, D. and Hyland, M. (eds.) (2014) Innovation in the Social Economy: Emerging Best Practice in Ireland and Wales. Dublin: DCU Ryan Academy: 0,
- Pearce, J. (2003) Social Enterprise in Anytown. London: Calouste Gulbenkien Foundation: 0,
- Social Enterprise UK (2012): The Shadow State. London: SEUK: 0,
Articles:
- 0: Amin, A. (2005) ‘Local community on Trial’. Economy and Society, 34 (4): 612-633., 14791, 1
- 14792: 1, EMES (2011) Emes Position Paper on the Social Business Initiative Communication. Liege: Emes, 0,
- 1: Meaton, J. and Seanor, P. (2007) ‘Making sense of social enterprise’. Social Enterprise Journal, 3 (1): 90-100., 0,
- Young, D. and Lecy, J. (2014) ‘Defining the universe of social enterprise: competing metaphors’, Voluntas, Vol 25, pp 1307-1332: 0,
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Other Resources
- Conference: Amin, A. (2001) ‘The UK social economy: panacea or problem?’, paper given at Euro conference on Social Capital : Interdisciplinary perspective, University of Exeter.,
- Report: Clarke, A., and Eustace, A. (2009) Exploring social enterprise in nine areas in Ireland. Report commissioned by PLANET.,
- Report: Defourny, J. and Nyssens, M. (2008) Social Enterprise in Europe: recent trends and developments. Liège: EMES European Research Network,
- Report: Defourny, J. and Nyssens, M. (2012) ‘The EMES approach of social enterprise in a comparative perspective’, EMES working paper no 12/03,
- Report: Forfás (2013): Social enterprise In Ireland: Sectoral Opportunities and Policy issues. Dublin: Forfás,
- Report: Monzón, J.L. and Chaves, R. (2012): The Social Economy in the European Union. Brussels: European Economic and Social Committee,
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