NGO Education Survey

SEPP001: Understanding Social Enterprise

This module aims to introduce students to key foundational aspects that underpin social scientific analysis of social enterprise. The module begins by examining the purpose, values and scope of social enterprise, before investigating the purported organisational comparative advantages (and disadvantages) of social enterprise. It then considers the ways in which social enterprises deliver on a ‘social’ agenda, build social capital and demonstrate social responsibility. Finally, it examines critically the connection between social enterprises through networks and partnerships, as well as relationships with other actors through contracts, tendering and the commissioning environment, campaigning and lobbying.

SEPP003: Delivering Excellence In Social Enterprise

This module introduces students to topics related to the leadership and effectiveness of social enterprises. It considers the role of effective planning and strategic management. It examines organizational development through entrepreneurship, innovation and finance. It examines the governance of social enterprises, and how this links to democratic involvement and participation, and/or the maintenance of excellent employee, volunteer and member relations. Finally, it considers the importance of effective marketing and communications in supporting effective performance.

SEPP004: Measuring Social Outcomes and Impacts

The module is designed to enable students to build understanding of the elementary principles of evaluation; to learn about both the scope and the limitations of different evaluation techniques; to appreciate the value of different types of evaluation data; and to develop skills in presenting evaluation data for effective use both internally and externally. It aims to furnish students with a range of academic skills, especially analytical and critical skills and techniques associated with evaluation research. The module will foster self-management and personal organisation.

SEPP005: Research And Development In Social Enterprise

The module will develop students’ ability to think conceptually and analytically. It will enable them to improve their oral and written skills. Students will develop a range of research skills and their ability to work independently and as a team member will be encouraged.