The Stetson School of Business and Economics of Mercer University promotes the advancement and integration of quality business education and practice. In support of Mercer University's mission, the School provides undergraduate and graduate programs that are designed to
enable, enhance, and expand professional careers, civic responsibility and lifelong learning.
BAM 642.132: Practitioner's Seminar
Social Entrepreneurship (Spring 2005)
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Instructor |
David C. Becker |
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Email: |
dbecker@goodwillworks.org |
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Office: |
Goodwill Industries -- 5171 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon |
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Voice: |
478 – 475 - 9995 |
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Office Hours: |
Before / after class, or by appointment |
Course Description
This course is presented by a practitioner in collaboration with a full-time faculty member*. The seminar has a principal objective of linking theory and practice. Through class interaction, students have an opportunity to discuss applications of theory and/or work through real life scenarios.
Course Objectives
Upon the successful completion of this course, you will:
- appreciate the linkage between business theory and practice within the not -for – profit sector.
- understand the issues, problems and opportunities facing the not – for - profit community
- appreciate the importance of the sector in today's society
- evaluate the use of your time, talent and treasure within the sector, and
- understand the importance of social entrepreneurialism within the sector.
To be successful in this class, you are expected to:
- Attend and actively participate in class meetings
- Read assignments
- Allow adequate time to be creative in your thinking and preparation
- Be reflective of how you best choose to contribute to the not – for – profit community.
Course Materials
You are to read one of Bill Shore's books, published by Random House: either: The Cathedral Within or Revolution of the Heart.; and, Social Entrepreneurship: The Art of Mission Based Venture Development, by Peter Brinckerhoff.
Performance Evaluation
Your final grade will be based on several indicators of performance against each of the course objectives. Each of the indicators is described in more detail below.
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Community Wealth Building Exercise |
This is an individual assignment whereby student develops a mission-based plan of financial self-sufficiency for a (real or fictitious) not-for-profit enterprise. This exercise includes both a written and oral presentation. |
40 |
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Book Report |
Students will prepare a book report on one of the Shore books. Guidelines for the report will be discussed in class. |
20 |
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Research Activities |
There will be several short class assignments that may entail researching some facts and figures regarding the not-for-profit sector. |
20 |
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Class Participation |
Students are expected to come to class prepared to contribute to class discussions. |
10 |
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Reflection Memo
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This assignment is a one page paper describing how the student applies, or plans to apply the MBA learning experience within the sector. |
10 |
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Grade |
Total Points |
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A |
90 - 100 |
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B+ |
88 - 89.9 |
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B |
80 - 87.9 |
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C+ |
78 - 79.9 |
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C |
70 - 77.9 |
* Note: Dr. Walter Austin, Professor of Accounting, is the faculty advisor for this seminar.