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.
Social and Environmental Entrepreneurship, 7.5 credits
Autumn Term 2025
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
3 November 2025
Ends
3 December 2025
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
Completed courses totalling 60 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6.
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the department's own agreements will be givenfirst priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the department's own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A2477
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The application period is closed.
