Registration for CNS courses takes place directly in Sisu, Main page -> Search -> Cross-institutional courses -> Cross-institutional network -> CNS (University Network Studies of Co-operative and Social Economy, Co-op Network Studies). In case of problems, contact your own study office.

Social Value Creation through Entrepreneuring   6 cr

16.3. - 3.5.2026

Organized by the University of Turku

Register on Sisu at the latest Sun 8th March (cross-institutional courses)
The course gives the students an understanding of the role of entrepreneuring in creating social value as well as in fixing wicked local and global problems. The students will learn how social challenges can be addressed with entrepreneurial activity in various organisational contexts (commercial and social enterprises, co-operatives, public organisations, and NGOs). They will also understand the role of individuals as change agents and value creators in complex institutional settings. The course will provide the students with skills of recognising a social problem and developing a solution that involves entrepreneurial action.

The course comprises such topics as “what social value is and how it is created” and “entrepreneuring individuals and organisations as creators of social value”. Selected practical cases are used to shed light on the role of entrepreneurial activities in fighting social ills, enacting opportunities, and creating social value.

Further information and the CNS Study Guide (in English at the end):

https://www.helsinki.fi/en/ruralia-institute/education/co-op-network-studies-cns 

In case of problems, please contact your own study office