ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | SOCIAL ENTERPRISE | ||
Code | MKIB301 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr A Southern Strategy, IB and Entrepreneurship Alan.Southern@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2024-25 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
ULMS151 ORGANISATIONS AND MANAGEMENT; ULMS252 ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
6 |
12 6 12 |
36 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 114 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1: Group Report Assessment Type: Coursework Size: 2500 words Weighting: 70% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL Penalty Applies Anonymou | 0 | 70 | ||||
Assessment 2: Video Type: Practical Assessment Duration: 5 minutes Weighting: 20% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Asses | 5 | 20 | ||||
Assessment 3: Project summary Assessment Type: Coursework Size: 500 words Weighting: 10% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymou | 0 | 10 |
Aims |
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To provide students with an understanding of social enterprises, including the importance of social values, the variety of structures, collective or individual and the scope of activity encompassed by the sector. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) To demonstrate an understanding of the different explanations and structures of social enterprise. |
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(LO2) To critically review the policy, legal and financial environment in which social enterprises operate. |
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(LO3) To evaluate the utility of the social enterprise model drawing on applying theory to real case studies. |
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(LO4) To identify problems and offer viable solutions. |
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(LO5) To improve communication skills and present ideas in a coherent concise and structured way. |
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(S1) Develop empathy with responses to address social problems |
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(S2) Financial and managerial aspects of enterprise management |
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(S3) Research skills |
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(S4) Analytical skills |
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(S5) Problem solving skills |
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(S6) Working as part of a team |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method – Online Asynchronous Learning Materials Teaching Method - Seminar Non-modular Requirements Skills/Other Attributes Mapping Skills / attributes: Working as part of a team Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills Skills / attributes: Analytical skills Skills / attributes: Research skills Skills / attributes: Financial and managerial aspects of enterprise management Skills / attributes: Develop empathy with responses to address social problems |
Syllabus |
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The syllabus will vary from year to year depending on projects but a typical syllabus might look like this: |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |