Course code

STS6648.YK

old course code

Course title in Estonian

Mõjuettevõtlus ja sotsiaalne innovatsioon

Course title in English

Impact Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation

ECTS credits

6.0

Assessment form

assessment

lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2026/2027 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

The aim of the course is to acquire a deep understanding of the social economy, develop the ability to explain the nature of social innovation, compare different innovation theories and describe different components of social innovation. During the course, the student will learn to analyze the impact, needs and opportunities of social innovation in society, gain an overview of the creation and functioning of social enterprises, acquire the skills of measuring and evaluating social innovation, and apply knowledge when working with basic business development models of social enterprises.

Brief description of the course

Course offers an in-depth exploration of the social economy through the lens of social work and social sciences. It delves into the dynamics of social innovation, social entrepreneurship, and social capital, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of these concepts.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- understands the social economy concepts, particularly within the realms of social work and social sciences;
- has the ability to critically analyze and compare social innovation;
- is able working with a business development model for social enterprises.

Teacher

Zsolt Bugarszki/Audrone Urmanaviciene

Study programmes containing that course

Social Work (STSTB/26-t.YK)
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Social Work (STSTB/25-o.YK)
Public and Business Management (RIHKB/25-o.YK)
Social Work (STSTB/25-t.YK)
Social Work (STSTB/24-o.YK)
Public and Business Management (RIHKB/24-t.YK)
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