Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture

Online

Seminar

Module Offerings

7540ECBM-SEP-PAR

Aims

To develop a critical awareness of the theoretical underpinnings of social entrepreneurship, and to evaluate the practical aspects of running a social enterprise within the fashion industry – particularly focused on a start-up environment and within an international context.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically analyse and evaluate theoretical concepts of social entrepreneurship and the opportunities and challenges related to this field.
2.
Critically appraise global differences in social enterprise business models in the fashion/apparel industry
3.
Critically reflect on the concept and role of social enterprise to address the challenges in social and environmental issues
4.
Critically appraise how to work with and interact with social enterprises, and reflect on the dual mission of balancing goals of profitability and creating social/environmental impact
5.
Work in a collaborative and reciprocal way that demonstrates a critical understanding of social enterprise management

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Theoretical concepts of global social enterprise and entrepreneurship Social enterprise ecosystems and macro environments Reciprocity, Interacting and collaboration with social businesses Developing an understanding of the dual logic of profit and purpose in order to create a sustainable business model Stakeholder/community management, diversity, governance and notions of transparency and accountability.
Additional Information:This module will be delivered with a focus on understanding and developing social enterprise and including sustainability issues in the global fashion industry. Delivery will be over two blocks, addressing the stakeholder management and notions of transparency and accountability. This module is assessed by two summative pieces of coursework including a 2,500 words report and a team presentation

Assessments

Presentation

Report