Social and environmental entrepreneurship have become frequent phenomena, both in Sweden and internationally. They include many diverse initiatives and ventures that use entrepreneurial means to address sustainability challenges. The course introduces these two forms of entrepreneurship, including different practical examples, and their importance for societal development. The course will also explore and problematize theoretical, practical and political perspectives upon these forms of entrepreneurship. It equips the students with knowledge and tools to work with entrepreneurial solutions to contemporary sustainability challenges in their future careers and as agents of social change.
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-24831
Application
Application deadline was
15 April 2025.
Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
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