CURRICULUM for Social Entrepreneurship and Management

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1 CURRICULUM for Social Entrepreneurship and Management MSc ROSKILDE UNIVERSITY 1

2 Please note that only the Danish version of the Studieordning has legal validity. The Danish version is the official version and thus overrules possible differences between the two versions. 1

3 This curriculum is laid down pursuant to Executive Order no of 15 November 2016 on Bachelor and Master s programmes at the universities (the Universities Order), as subsequently amended, and Roskilde University s Common Rules of 27 September 2012, as subsequently amended. 1. About the study programme 1.1 Purpose of the programme 1.2 Language 1.3 Admission requirements 1.4 Competency profile academic and personal skills 1.5 ECTS credits and duration 1.6 Title 1.7 Study Board and corps of external examiners 1.8 Main area affiliation 1.9 Credit 1.10 Mobility study trips abroad and project-oriented internship programme 2. Programme elements 2.1 Courses 2.2 Projects 2.3 Project-oriented internship 2.4 Thesis 3. Structure of the programme 3.1 Recommended course of study 4. The study programme 4.1 First semester 4.2 Second semester 4.3 Third semester 4.4 Fourth semester - thesis 5. General regulations 5.1 Registration/de-registration and re-examination 5.2 Special examination facilities 5.3 Academic selection criteria 6. Exemptions and appeals 6.1 Exemptions 6.2 Appeals 7. Approval 7.1 Study Board s approval 7.2 Rector s approval 7.3 Transitional rules 2

4 1. About the study programme 1.1 Purpose of the Master s programme The purpose of a Master s programme at Roskilde University is to: 1) Enhance the academic knowledge and skills of the student and boost his or her theoretical and methodological qualifications and skills, as well as independence at Master s level, 2) Provide the student with thorough academic study through the use of advanced elements in the disciplines and methods of the academic area, including training in scientific work and methodology which further enhances the student s proficiency in executing specialised professional work and participating in scientific development 3) Qualify the student for further education, including a PhD programme. The programme is organised as a full-time course of study, and requires that students complete or as a minimum participate in the study activities of each semester. 1.2 Language The programme is presented in English. Some study programme elements and parts of the syllabus may be in other languages. Unless otherwise specified, the examination language is the same as the teaching language. 1.3 Admission requirements See separate curriculum document. 1.4 Competency profile - academic and professional skills The Study Board organises the programme in accordance with the programme s object description, and thereby emphasises the development of the student s knowledge, skills and competencies within social entrepreneurship, innovation and management at the highest academic level. Via the programme, the student acquires in-depth knowledge of the relevant social, entrepreneurial and managerial theories and methods, as well as the skills to apply these to analyse a number of self-selected topics relevant to social entrepreneurship. The Master s programme also enhances the student s skills in project-based work, and improves the student s skills in presentation, argumentation and task solution, as well as in the use of complex analytical tools, through participation in a varied range of courses, workshops and supervision. Through project work and participation in complementary seminars during the Master s programme, students demonstrate academic progression via specialisation associated with research within the programme s field of study. At the same time, the student must develop practical, qualitative and quantitative skills to understand and work with both processes and the results of innovation and management. The Master s programme also provides graduates with the academic qualifications to commence a PhD programme. The programme has been designed with a view to qualifying the student for work in sustainable growth and inclusive growth, in areas aimed at enhancing citizen participation in and co-production of social services, intended to build partnerships and hybridity, and address societal problems and challenges. 3

5 The programme equips graduates with the necessary qualifications and skills to become analysts, communicators, consultants, managers or directors in staff functions, and to lead processes of social innovation in private companies, public sector organisations and third-sector organisations at national and international level. Knowledge: Field of knowledge: Within the following disciplines, students accumulate and possess knowledge on the basis of the highest standard of international research: Social entrepreneurship, social enterprise and corporate social responsibility Innovation, competencies and resource development Leadership, management and organisation Level of understanding and reflection: The students must be able to understand and, on a scientific basis, reflect on and analyse the abovementioned academic areas, and be able to identify and develop scientific issues within these. Skills: Skill types: Students must master the scientific methods and tools of the academic areas, and acquire general skills relating to work within the above-mentioned academic areas: Understand, reflect on and analyse scientific knowledge, theory and empirical data Understand, apply and critically evaluate scientific methods and methodology Plan, carry out and critically analyse scientific assessments Evaluation and decision-making: Students must be able to evaluate, select and critically assess the scientific theories, methods, tools and general skills of the relevant academic areas and, on a scientific basis, formulate new analyses and solution models. Communication: Students must be able to communicate research-based knowledge and discuss professional and scientific issues with both colleagues and non-specialists in an academic writing style. Competencies: Competencies Area of action: Students must be able to: Handle complex and stakeholder-divided work situations and developments that are complex, unpredictable and require new solution models. Initiate, analyse and develop processes within the area of social innovation Manage and implement projects and apply problem-oriented forms of learning as an organisational and learning tool. 4

6 Co-operation and responsibility: Students must be able to independently initiate, carry out and manage intradisciplinary and interdisciplinary cooperation and leadership, and assume a professional responsibility. Students must be able to manage, develop and assess organisations within the fields of social entrepreneurship, social enterprise and innovation. Learning: Students must be able to assume independent responsibility for their own academic development and specialisation, and be able to critically assess and discuss their own positions as knowledge producers and communicators. 1.5 ECTS credits and duration The programme corresponds to 120 ECTS. 60 ECTS corresponds to full-time studies for one year, and the programme thus has a standard ECTS rating of two years. 1.6 Title Graduates of the programme are entitled to use the title Master of Social Sciences in Social Entrepreneurship and Management. The title in Danish is cand.soc. i Socialt entreprenørskab og management. 1.7 Study Board and corps of external examiners The study programme belongs under the Study Board for Social Intervention & Social Entrepreneurship, and is affiliated with the corps of external examiners for General Education. 1.8 Main area affiliation The study programme belongs under the main area of Social Science. 1.9 Credit On the basis of an application by the student, the Study Board may approve that study programme elements passed as part of another Danish or foreign study programme at the same level may substitute for elements of the study programme at Roskilde University, in accordance with the Education Order. In its pre-approval, the Study Board must ensure that students meet the academic objectives of the curriculum in the subjects to be credited. Pre-start credit Upon application to enter the study programme, students are obliged to apply for credit for any study programme elements previously passed in a non-completed Master s programme. The application must contain documentation of the passed study activities. The Study Board may approve that study programme elements passed as part of another Danish or foreign study programme at the same level may substitute for elements of the study programme, in accordance with the Executive Order on Admission to Master s Programmes. 5

7 Advance credit and final approval As part of a study programme, students may apply to the Study Board for advance credit to take study programme elements at another university in Denmark or abroad. If the pre-approved programme elements are not offered by the host university, the student may apply for a modification of the approval. The student is obliged to submit documentation showing whether or not the study programme elements have been passed. The documentation must be sent to Roskilde University. Final approval for advance credit can only be granted on the basis of the documentation. Once the documentation has been received, Roskilde University may administratively approve that the programme elements may be credited to the programme at Roskilde University. The student must consent to Roskilde University obtaining the necessary information from the host university if the student cannot provide the documentation Mobility - study trips abroad and internship Mobility semester / mobility window A student may apply to the Study Board for pre-approval to take a study period abroad or an internship which substitutes for individual, specified elements of the ordinary study programme. Study periods abroad Study periods abroad may occur via one of Roskilde University s quality-assured exchange agreements, or via a foreign university, according to the student s own choice. Study periods abroad must normally constitute an entire semester of full-time studies at the foreign university (30 ECTS or the equivalent), and take place with the pre-approval of the Study Board. In its pre-approval, the Study Board must ensure that students meet the academic objectives of the curriculum in the subjects to be credited. However, in the case of credit for study periods abroad, a certain degree of flexibility must be provided that allows the study period to take place even if a corresponding content is not available at the foreign university. Courses at a foreign university (with a total scope of 15 ECTS) could for example be approved as a project if they lie within the relevant academic area, even if the method and form are not entirely equivalent. Project-oriented internship programme The project-oriented internship programme, includes, inter alia, compilation of an internship project report. Once the application for pre-approval has been granted, the Head of Studies will assign a supervisor to the student. When processing the application, the Study Board must ensure that the student, through the project-oriented internship, achieves academic competencies which in scope and level correspond to the competencies that can be achieved through the ordinary study programme. The Study Board must at the same time ensure that the internship does not prevent the student completing any other required study activities during the semester in question. Only one internship may be taken during the study programme. 6

8 2. Programme elements 2.1 Courses The courses equip the student with systematic knowledge of key theories, methods, skills and practices within the academic areas of the study programme. The student must be given academic preparation to focus on issues relevant to project work, including the thesis. Courses may take the form of lectures, seminars, case work, laboratory exercises, workshops, etc. 2.2 Projects Project work is problem-oriented, exemplary, participant-directed and group-based. A project constitutes a time-limited and targeted academic process though which a problem is formulated, analysed and processed, such that it results in a tangible product. The product could for example be a project report, or one or more other products. The project takes its point of departure in an optional and independently formulated problem statement which, like the methods involved in the project, may be subject to continuous development throughout the project process. The exemplary character of the project ensures that through the project work, students acquire knowledge and competencies that they can apply in a wider context than the project itself. Students are free to choose the content of the project within the framework of the curriculum and the stated study objectives. The ability to critically evaluate the quality of one s own efforts and knowledge base in relation to a given issue is an important objective for participant-directed and problem-oriented project work. The process is supported by one or more academic supervisors. The role of the supervisor(s) is to ensure that the group s work meets the requirements of the curriculum. The project work takes place in groups of 2-8 students. In special cases, the Head of Studies may grant a student permission to write a project alone. 2.3 Project-oriented internship programme A student may apply to the Study Board for pre-approval to take a specially-designed, academically relevant, projectoriented internship which substitutes for individual, specified elements of the ordinary study programme. The semesters in which the internship may take place are stated in the curriculum. The project-oriented internship, includes, inter alia, the compilation of an internship project report. Once the application for pre-approval has been granted, the Head of Studies will assign a supervisor to the student. When processing the application, the Study Board must ensure that the student, through the project-oriented internship, achieves academic competencies which in scope and level correspond to the competencies that can be achieved through the ordinary study programme. The Study Board must at the same time ensure that the internship does not prevent the student completing any other required study activities during the semester in question. 2.4 Thesis The thesis is a major, independent academic work which is exemplary, problem-oriented and participant-directed. The thesis constitutes a time-limited and targeted academic process though which a problem is formulated, analysed and processed. The thesis work is implemented as a thesis report. 7

9 The exemplary character of the thesis ensures that through the thesis work, students acquire knowledge, skills and competencies that they can apply in a wider context than the thesis itself. Students are free to choose the content of the thesis within the framework of the curriculum and the stated study objectives. The ability to critically evaluate the quality of one s own efforts and own knowledge base in relation to a given issue is an important objective for participant-directed and problem-oriented thesis work. The process is supported by one or more academic supervisors. The role of the supervisor(s) is to ensure that the thesis work meets the requirements of the curriculum. In the thesis report, the student must document knowledge and skills in applying scientific theories and methods to work on a defined, academic and relevant issue. The student must demonstrate skills in analysing, categorising, discussing, reasoning, assessing and reflecting on a scientific basis, and must be able to select and critically evaluate the sources, literature, theory and methods used in the thesis. Through the thesis, the student must demonstrate the ability to communicate an academic study to peers and demonstrate the competency to initiate, manage and complete a long-term process of academic study and writing. In general, the thesis work takes place in groups of up to eight participants. Students are entitled to carry out the thesis work individually. 3. Structure of the programme 3.1 Recommended course of study To help to ensure the quality and progression of the study programme and facilitate study planning for students, the following course of study is recommended: Recommended course of study First semester: M1 Theory 1: Theoretical perspectives on social entrepreneurship and social enterprises (5 ECTS) M1 Module seminar 1: Case studies on practical and theoretical dimensions of social entrepreneurship (5 ECTS) M1 Methodology course 1: Social entrepreneurship processes in social enterprises and cross-sector partners (5 ECTS) M1 Project: Social entrepreneurship, socio-economic enterprise and social responsibility in a global and local perspective (15 ECTS) Second semester: M2 Theory 2: Theoretical perspectives on innovation, capabilities and resource development (5 ECTS) M2 Module seminar 2: Innovation Lab on practical and theoretical dimensions of innovation (5 ECTS) M2 Methodology course 2: Financial Accounting or Social Accounting, depending on the track in which the student is enrolled (5 ECTS) M2 Project (15 ECTS) 8

10 Third semester: M3 Theory 3: Theoretical perspectives on managing and organising the social enterprise (5 ECTS) M3 Module seminar 3: Empirical and theoretical case-based approach to social entrepreneurs (vk1) (5 ECTS) (elective) M3 Methodology 3: Business Plan and Resource Analysis (vk2) (5 ECTS) (elective) M3 Project: Managing, organising and leadership of organisations based on social entrepreneurship (15 ECTS) Fourth semester: Thesis 4. The study programme 4.1 First semester Purpose The purpose of the semester is to provide the student with insight into the field of social entrepreneurship, social enterprise and social responsibility in a global and local perspective. Students will be introduced to theories of social entrepreneurship, social enterprise and social responsibility in a global and local perspective. The focus will be on the most important concepts, definitions and complexities in contextual and institutional perspectives, in which the students are supported to understand the most important trends, and regional differences and similarities. The dual purpose of serving both social and economic purposes provides initiatives in social entrepreneurship with several challenges. Leadership and management in social entrepreneurship are of particular relevance, due to the complexity of the area and its organisations. Social entrepreneurship is often related to hybrid organisations characterised by multiple purposes and resources and a lack of financial capital, but partnerships and, to some extent, commercially-based business models are also used in social entrepreneurship. Students are expected to be able to critically analyse and discuss relevant theories and empirical data within the topics of the semester. The semester deals with how theories and concepts in social entrepreneurship, social enterprise and social responsibility support learning, capacity building and organisational development in an agencystructure perspective. Finally, the semester provides an overview of theories and cases illuminating how the ethics and accountability of companies can influence and contextualise strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship. Study programme elements in the first semester The semester encompasses: Social entrepreneurship M1 Theory 1: Theoretical perspectives on social entrepreneurship and social enterprises (5 ECTS) M1 Module seminar 1: Case studies on practical and theoretical dimensions of social entrepreneurship (5 ECTS) M1 Methodology course 1: Social entrepreneurship processes in social enterprises and cross-sector partners (5 ECTS) M1 Project: Social entrepreneurship, social enterprise and social responsibility in a global and local perspective (15 ECTS) 9

11 Title M1 Theory 1: Theoretical perspectives on social entrepreneurship and social enterprises Most recent amendment Teaching language Type ECTS credits Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria English Project 5 ECTS Knowledge Thorough knowledge of the most recent developments and the state of the art within social enterprise, social entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility. Advanced understanding of contexts and forms of production in organisations and partnerships across sectors. Skills Skills to analyse and discuss social entrepreneurship, the development of social enterprise and/or corporate social responsibility under the institutional conditions for complex welfare services. Skills to critically analyse and discuss the institutional frameworks and processes of social entrepreneurship. Skills to present clear and well-structured argumentation based on the key concepts and theories of the field. Competencies Competency to select, evaluate and apply theories and concepts in independent and critical academic analysis of the organisational and societal dimensions of social entrepreneurship. Overall content Teaching and working methods Form of examination The purpose of the theory course, Theoretical perspectives on social entrepreneurship, social enterprise and social responsibility, is to equip the student with the necessary skills to analyse social entrepreneurship and the development of social and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the institutional context of complex welfare services. The student compiles theoretical and practical analyses of the institutional frameworks and processes of social entrepreneurship in order to gain an in-depth understanding of the contexts and forms of production of interdisciplinary organisations and partnerships. The course consists of lectures and participant-based class teaching. Written home assignment. The length of the assignment must be between a minimum of 12,000 characters, including spaces, and a maximum of 14,400 characters, including spaces. The size specifications include the cover, table of contents, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices. Assignments that fail to meet the size specifications will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. Duration: 48 hours. 10

12 Re-examination: Re-examination is identical to the ordinary examination. Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Individual examination All Seven-point scale One examiner and one external examiner (external) Title M1 Module seminar 1: Case studies on practical and theoretical dimensions of social entrepreneurship Most recent amendment Teaching language English Type Compulsory course ECTS credits 5 ECTS Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Knowledge Advanced understanding of the practical and theoretical dimensions of social entrepreneurship, social enterprise and corporate social responsibility. Case-based knowledge of the practical dimensions and challenges associated with working in the field of SE. Skills Skills to present independent and academically mature analysis of case studies and practical examples of social entrepreneurship. Skills in active student participation by contributing peer feedback and presentations. Competencies Competency to critically evaluate and reflect on one s own learning as a knowledge producer and communicator. Overall content Teaching and working methods Preconditions for being The module seminar is related to the subject areas of the Master s programme. The seminar is based on case studies, and is intended to enhance the student's indepth understanding of the practical and theoretical dimensions of social entrepreneurship, partly through exercises that analyse case studies with academic maturity, and partly by allowing the student to present, critically comment on and discuss an academically demanding issue. The course consists of lectures and participant-based class teaching. Active, satisfactory and regular participation. Active, regular and satisfactory participation is understood to mean 80% active 11

13 allowed to take the examination participation in the teaching in the form of individual and group-based input to discussions, plus oral and written presentations. Students who fail to meet the conditions for active and satisfactory participation in the course will be given an opportunity to meet the preconditions for examination registration by drawing up a written description of the course syllabus. The length of the assignment must be between a minimum of 16,800 characters, including spaces, and a maximum of 19,200 characters, including spaces. The size specifications include the cover, table of contents, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices. Assignments that fail to meet the size specifications will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. The course teacher will define the form and content of the product, which will be stated at kursus.ruc.dk prior to course registration. Form of examination Individual, written home assignment. The set written assignment will be announced at the third course session at the latest, and the answer must be submitted no later than two weeks after the final course session. The length of the assignment must be between a minimum of 12,000 characters, including spaces, and a maximum of 16,800 characters, including spaces. The size specifications include the cover, table of contents, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices. Assignments that fail to meet the size specifications will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. Re-examination: The re-examination takes the form of an oral examination on the basis of a revised written assignment, which must be submitted no later than five days after the assessment is announced. The oral examination has a duration of 20 minutes, including assessment. The oral re-examination will be held at least one week and no later than three weeks after the assignment has been submitted. Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Individual examination All Pass/Fail One examiner (None) 12

14 Title M1 Methodology course 1: Social entrepreneurship processes in social enterprises and cross-sector partners Most recent amendment Teaching language Type ECTS credits Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria English Compulsory course 5 ECTS Knowledge Knowledge of the fundamental principles of problem-oriented project work. Knowledge and understanding of philosophies of science relevant to the study of social enterprise and social entrepreneurship. Knowledge and understanding of scientific methods relevant to the study of social entrepreneurship and social enterprise. Skills Skills to formulate a scientific issue within the area of social entrepreneurship. Skills to select and argue for the choice of a philosophy of science and methodology in the study of social entrepreneurship. Skills to compile a research design for a specific, self-selected scientific issue. Competencies Competency to critically reflect on the relevance and consequences of various scientific methods for the study and practice of social entrepreneurship, social innovation and/or social enterprise. Overall content Teaching and working methods The methodology course Social Entrepreneurship Processes in Social Enterprises and Cross-sector Partnerships deals with problem-oriented project approaches and the analysis of social enterprises and cross-sectoral partnerships. The goal is to provide the foundation for a critical approach to social entrepreneurship processes, and to equip all of the students with a thorough knowledge of problem-oriented project work. The course consists of lectures and participant-based class teaching. Form of examination Oral examination. The duration of the examination is 20 minutes, including assessment. Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Re-examination is identical to the ordinary examination. Individual examination All 13

15 Assessment Moderation Pass/Fail One examiner and one co-examiner (Internal) Title Most recent amendment Teaching language Type ECTS credits M1 Project: Social entrepreneurship, social enterprise and social responsibility in a global and local perspective English Project 15 ECTS Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Knowledge Fundamental and critical insight into research and practice in social entrepreneurship, social enterprises and/or corporate social responsibility. Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods relevant to the area of social entrepreneurship. Understanding of the fundamental principles of problem-oriented project work. Skills Skills in identifying and presenting academic issues in relation to social entrepreneurship, social enterprises and/or corporate social responsibility (CSR). Skills to undertake critical and independent analysis using scientific theories and concepts. Skills to select, apply and critically evaluate social scientific methods in a self-selected issue. Competencies Competency to co-operatively manage and organise a project on a complex interdisciplinary issue in a reflective and critical manner. Competency to manage, organise and compile a project on a complex interdisciplinary issue in a reflective and critical manner. Competency in oral and written communication of research-based knowledge. Overall content The semester s project work must focus on social entrepreneurship and/or social responsibility by utilising one or more of the various theoretical and practical approaches to the topic. The students must demonstrate knowledge and skills in both problem-oriented and project-oriented work processes. The project must be based on clear, problemoriented considerations, and the students must demonstrate good methodological understanding. The students must also be able to understand and put into practice work processes 14

16 relating to the organisation of the project work, and reflect on the importance of project work in the production of academic knowledge. The students must apply relevant qualitative and/or quantitative social scientific methods and demonstrate fundamental and critical insight into research and practice in social entrepreneurship. Teaching and working methods Project work Preconditions for being allowed to take the examination Participation in the mid-term evaluation. In the case of failure to attend the mid-term evaluation, the re-examination for the precondition for registration is an individual written assignment with a length of between a minimum of 12,000 characters, including spaces, and a maximum of 14,400 characters, including spaces. The size specifications include the cover, table of contents, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices. Assignments that fail to meet the size specifications will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. The assignment is assessed as pass/fail by one internal examiner. Form of examination Project examination. The length of the project must be between a minimum of 120,000 characters, including spaces, and a maximum of 240,000 characters, including spaces, depending on the number of students in the project group. The size specifications include the cover, table of contents, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices. Assignments that fail to meet the size specifications will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. 2-4 students: at least 120,000 and no more than 180,000 characters 5-8 students: at least 180,000 and no more than 240,000 characters If the project report deviates from the above size requirements the project may be rejected, which means that the student(s) cannot participate in the examination. A course of study description is submitted together with the project report which must have a length of at least 4,800 characters and no more than 9,600 characters, including spaces. The project work is assessed by an oral examination. The examination is a group examination for the participants in the project work. The examination is based on the group s project report, and takes the form of a conversation between the students, the examiner and the external examiner. Students must be assessed on the basis of the entire project report, in such a way as to allow for individual assessment. The assessment is based on a combined assessment of both the project report and 15

17 the oral examination. Re-examination: Re-examination takes the form of the submission of a revised project and a subsequent oral examination, corresponding to the ordinary examination. Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Group examination All Seven-point scale One examiner and one co-examiner (Internal) 4.2 Second semester Purpose The purpose of the semester is to teach students how to analyse developmental processes in social enterprises. The study areas of the semester are innovation processes, innovative capacities and resources, as well as organisational learning. The semester focuses on how innovation processes are organised within and between organisations and on how stakeholders and actors participate in those processes. In order to improve the students ability to work independently and critically, this semester includes teaching in case study analysis, combined with theoretical and conceptual analysis. The students will be presented with a network of companies and social enterprises from the private and public sectors as well as civil society, giving the students an opportunity to work with contextual knowledge. Students are thereby expected to acquire knowledge about the dependency relationship between innovation and organisational practice, as well as financial possibilities. The semester also introduces fundamental concepts of financial and social accounting as a basis for understanding accounting techniques, social accounting and social auditing (and analyses based on such techniques) relevant to social entrepreneurship and social enterprise. Study programme elements in the second semester The semester encompasses: Social entrepreneurship M2 Theory 2: Theoretical perspectives on innovation, capabilities and resource development (5 ECTS) M2 Module seminar 2: Innovation Lab on practical and theoretical dimensions of innovation (5 ECTS) M2 Project: Innovation processes, innovative capacities and resources, and organisational learning (15 ECTS) M2 Methodology course: Financial Accounting (5 ECTS) or M2 Methodology course: Social Accounting (5 ECTS) 16

18 Title M2 Theory 2: Theoretical perspectives on innovation, capabilities and resource development Most recent amendment Teaching language English Type Compulsory course ECTS credits 5 ECTS Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Knowledge In-depth knowledge of innovation and social innovation from a process perspective, a system perspective, and an institutional perspective. Advanced understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship in the light of globalisation and the development of the welfare state and mobilisation of civil society. Skills Skills to analyse and discuss innovation and social innovation, and to link theoretical reflections with the practical situations of companies and social enterprises. Skills to analyse social values, organisations, resources and strategies in relation to current topics in the areas of strategic innovation and developmental processes in social enterprises. Skills to identify knowledge that is important to the developmental processes of organisations and companies, and relevant opportunities for the management and organisation of such bodies. Skills to critically reflect on value creation in relation to innovation processes in welfare organisations. Competencies Competency to select, evaluate and apply theories and concepts in independent and critical academic analysis of social innovation. Overall content Teaching and working methods The object of the course is to enhance the student s ability to analyse social values, organisations, resources and strategies in relation to current topics in the areas of strategic innovation and developmental processes in social enterprises. Innovation and entrepreneurship are emphasised, in the light of globalisation and the development of the welfare state and mobilisation of civil society. The course consists of lectures and participant-based class teaching. Form of examination Written examination in the form of a home assignment. The length of the assignment must be between a minimum of 12,000 characters, including spaces, and a maximum of 14,400 characters, including spaces. The size specifications include the cover, table of contents, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices. Assignments that fail to meet the size specifications will be refused assessment, 17

19 and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. Duration: 48 hours. Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Individual examination All Seven-point scale One examiner and one external examiner (external) Title M2 Module seminar 2: Innovation Lab on practical and theoretical dimensions of innovation Most recent amendment Teaching language English Type Compulsory course ECTS credits 5 ECTS Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Knowledge Knowledge of important resources and competencies in relation to social enterprise and social entrepreneurship. Knowledge and understanding of innovation processes in social enterprises. Skills Experience with and application of developmental and communication tools. Skills in the independent critical analysis and conceptualisation of the socio-economic dimensions of social enterprises. Skills in presenting solutions to specific challenges faced by social enterprises. Competencies Competency in clear and academically well-founded communication and dissemination of knowledge and arguments concerning innovation and resources in relation to social enterprises, to both academic colleagues and practitioners. Competency to assess and reflect upon various solutions to challenges faced by social enterprises Overall content The course is based on case studies within the academic subjects of the semester. The seminar is intended to reinforce the student s in-depth understanding of the practical and theoretical dimensions of social entrepreneurship, both through the writing of reports with academic analysis of case studies and by allowing the 18

20 student to present, critically comment on and discuss an academically challenging issue. Teaching and working methods The course consists of lectures and participant-based class teaching. Preconditions for being allowed to take the examination Active, satisfactory and regular participation. Active, regular and satisfactory participation is understood to mean: 80% active participation in the teaching, in the form of individual and group-based input to discussions, plus oral and written presentations. Students who fail to meet the conditions for active and satisfactory participation in the course will be given an opportunity to meet the conditions for examination registration by drawing up a written description of the course syllabus. The length of the assignment must be between a minimum of 16,800 characters, including spaces, and a maximum of 19,200 characters, including spaces. (Fulfilment of this condition allows the student to register for the ordinary written examination.) Form of examination Individual, written home assignment. The set written assignment will be announced at the third course session at the latest, and the answer must be submitted no later than two weeks after the final course session. The length of the assignment must be between a minimum of 14,400 characters, including spaces, and a maximum of 16,800 characters, including spaces. The size specifications include the cover, table of contents, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices. Re-examination: The re-examination takes the form of an oral examination on the basis of a revised written assignment, which must be submitted no later than 10 days after the assessment is announced. The oral examination has a duration of 20 minutes, including assessment. The oral re-examination will be held at least one week and no later than three weeks after the assignment has been submitted. Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Individual examination All Pass/Fail One examiner (None) 19

21 Title M2 Project: Innovation processes, innovative capacities and resources, and organisational learning Most recent amendment Teaching language English Type Project ECTS credits 15 ECTS Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Knowledge Fundamental and critical insight into research and practice in organisation development, social innovation and/or social entrepreneurship. In-depth knowledge of innovation processes in relation to social entrepreneurship. Knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods relevant to the area of social entrepreneurship. Understanding of the fundamental principles of problem-oriented project work. Skills Skills in the identification and presentation of problem-oriented cases in relation to organisational development, social innovation and social entrepreneurship. Skills in selecting, applying and critically evaluating social scientific methods in one or more problem-oriented case studies. Skills to carry out a systematic theoretical review that is relevant to the study and to the analysis of a case study selected by the student. Skills to conduct independent and critical theoretical analyses of one or more case studies in order to understand the relevant theoretical development, social innovation and social entrepreneurship. Competencies Competency to co-operatively manage and organise a project on a complex interdisciplinary issue in a reflective and critical manner. Competency in oral and written communication of research-based knowledge. Competency to critically evaluate and reflect on one s own learning as a knowledge producer and communicator. Overall content The project work of the semester focuses on one or more of the semester s subject areas by combining theoretical and practical studies of social entrepreneurship and the application of theories and tools for understanding organisational development, social innovation and entrepreneurship. The student must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of innovation processes in relation to social entrepreneurship and the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice. The project must be based on 20

22 clear, problem-oriented case studies, and demonstrate good methodological understanding. Teaching and working methods Project work Preconditions for being allowed to take the examination Participation in the mid-term evaluation. In the case of failure to participate in the mid-term evaluation, the re-examination for the registration precondition is an individual written assignment which must have a length of between a minimum of 12,000 characters, including spaces, and a maximum of 14,400 characters, including spaces. The size specifications include the cover, table of contents, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices. Assignments that fail to meet the size specifications will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. The assignment is assessed as Pass/Fail by one internal examiner. Form of examination Project examination The length of the project must be between a minimum of 120,000 characters, including spaces, and a maximum of 240,000 characters, including spaces, depending on the number of students in the project group. The size specifications include the cover, table of contents, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices. Assignments that fail to meet the size specifications will be refused assessment, and one examination attempt will be deemed to have been used up. 2-4 students: at least 120,000 and no more than 180,000 characters 5-8 students: at least 180,000 and no more than 240,000 characters If the project report deviates from the above size requirements the project may be rejected, which means that the student(s) cannot participate in the examination. A course of study description is submitted together with the project report which must have a length of at least 4,800 characters and no more than 9,600 characters, including spaces. The examination is a group examination for the participants in the project work. The examination is based on the group s project report, and takes the form of a conversation between the students, the examiner and the external examiner. Students must be assessed on the basis of the entire project report, in such a way as to allow for individual assessment. The assessment is based on a combined assessment of both the project report and the oral examination. Re-examination takes the form of the submission of a revised project and a 21

23 subsequent oral examination, corresponding to the ordinary examination. Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Group examination All Seven-point scale One examiner and one co-examiner (Internal) Title M2 Methodology course: Financial Accounting Danish title Most recent amendment Teaching language English Type Compulsory course ECTS credits 5 ECTS Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Knowledge Knowledge and understanding of key concepts in financial accounting for social enterprises. Understanding of the various key figures used to analyse accounts, and the information they provide. Skills Skills in reading and understanding company accounts. Skills to analyse and discuss the structure and content of profit and loss accounts and balance sheets. Skills in compiling balance sheets for social enterprises. Skills in calculating various key figures in accounts. Competencies Competency in assessment and understanding of how accounting can help social entrepreneurs. Overall content Social enterprises act in collaboration and competition with non-social enterprises, and it is important that social enterprises possess the knowledge to work in this area. Part of this knowledge is accounting, which is the means of communicating a company s financial situation. Social enterprises must be able to read other companies accounts and produce their own. The objective of Financial Accounting for Social Enterprises is for students to gain fundamental knowledge of financial accounting, and thereby be able to understand and analyse traditional financial accounting information. Teaching and working The course consists of lectures and participant-based class teaching. 22

24 methods Requirement for participation Students enrolled in track 1: SEM-Ø, must take the methodology course Financial Accounting Form of examination Individual oral examination. The duration of the examination is approximately 20 minutes, including assessment. Re-examination is identical to the ordinary examination. Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Individual examination All Pass/Fail One examiner and one co-examiner (Internal) Title M2 Methodology course: Social Accounting Most recent amendment Teaching language English Type Compulsory course ECTS credits 5 ECTS Learning outcomes / evaluation criteria Knowledge Knowledge of and understanding of various social accounting techniques and the differences between them. Knowledge of how social enterprises manage and measure social value and social impact. Understanding of the social and marketing context for the emergence of social accounting techniques. Skills Skills to plan and carry out analyses of the use of social accounting tools and techniques. Skills to critically discuss and assess potential and challenges in terms of measuring social value. Skills to analyse and discuss the use of social accounting techniques in relation to concrete examples. Competencies Competency to critically reflect on the context and use of methods and techniques in relation to social enterprise. 23

25 Overall content The course focuses on the management of social enterprises and demonstration of their added social and environmental value. Social value is a controversial and much-debated topic, but methods for measuring it, together with social accounting systems, are only gradually being established. This is not only important for social entrepreneurs, but also for social investors and public contractors who want to encourage social innovation. This part of the course is intended to develop an understanding of these issues, methods and new social accounting techniques, such as social investment return and balanced scorecard. Teaching and working methods Requirement for participation The course consists of lectures and participant-based class teaching. Students who are enrolled in Track 2: SEM-S, must take the methodological course Social Accounting. Form of examination Individual oral examination. The duration of the examination is approximately 20 minutes, including assessment. Re-examination is identical to the ordinary examination. Group examination or individual examination Permitted examination aids Assessment Moderation Individual examination All Pass/Fail One examiner and one co-examiner (Internal) 4.3 Third semester Purpose The purpose of the semester is to equip students with insights into practices within the leadership, organisation and management of organisations based on social entrepreneurship, as well as methods and analytical frameworks that allow empirical analysis within organisations based on social entrepreneurship. The semester introduces theories of management and organisation, and students are expected to critically analyse and discuss empirical data using relevant scientific analytical frameworks. The semester also introduces business plans and resource analysis from both a social and a financial perspective. Study programme elements in the third semester The semester encompasses: Social Entrepreneurship 24