- Biggeri, M., Testi, E., Bellucci, M., During, R., & Persson, H. T. R. (latest edition). Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation: Ecosystems for Inclusion in Europe. Taylor & Francis Group, London.
- Moulaert, F. & MacCallum, D. (latest edition). Advanced Introduction to Social Innovation. Edward Elgar, Cheltenham.
- Prazkier, R. & Nowak, A. (latest edition). Social entrepreneurship. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (Selected chapters).
Other scientific publications and case
A reading list with current research is provided at the beginning of the course.
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Course offered as a part of a programme
Course, master’s level
7.5 credits
Malmö | daytime | 100%
19 January 2026 - 22 February 2026
Code for the course: OL645E
About the course
The aim of the course “Social Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation and Sustainability” is to provide students with a new orientation and way of thinking to organise and lead sustainable development namely through social entrepreneurship and social innovation. The course provides students with an understanding of the fields of social entrepreneurship and social innovation, which are rapidly gaining attention around the world from policy makers, organisations and others. As the traditional lines blur between non-profit enterprises, public services and business, it is critical that students understand the opportunities and challenges in this new landscape, which can be seen as highly relevant in the context of sustainability. The course aims at developing entrepreneurial skills and thinking frames for students who will lead sustainable economic, social and environmental projects in their future professions.
This course is offered as part of programme:
Course content
The aim of the course “Social Entrepreneurship, Social Innovation and Sustainability” is to provide students with an approach to organizing and leading sustainable development through entrepreneurship and innovation, with a special emphasis on social entrepreneurship and social innovation. As the traditional lines blur between non-profit enterprises, public services and business, it is critical that students understand the opportunities and challenges in this new landscape, which can be seen as highly relevant in the context of sustainability. The course aims at developing entrepreneurial skills and thinking frames for students who will lead sustainable economic, social and environmental initiatives in their future professions.
The course focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation and their relationship to sustainability with a special emphasis on social entrepreneurship and social innocation and is structured in a theoretically oriented lecture series and a series of study visitis and guest lectures with practitioners from the field.
The accumulation of knowledge serves students in the writing of an academic essay connecting social entrepreneurship, social innovation with sustainability.
Finally, students explore their entrepreneurship and innovation skills in an applied sustainability project.
Entry requirements
Students must have passed the course OL641E - Organising and Leading Sustainable Organisations (7,5 credits).
Course literature
Course evaluation
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