Dates
01.12.2020−31.05.2022
Funded
Funded by the European Commission
Objectives
The main goal of the project was to achieve cooperation between various sectors and stakeholders in developing the current situation of social entrepreneurship in Estonia. The project engaged with representatives of businesses, non-profit organizations, scientists, investors, representatives of banks and local as well as national-level policy makers.
Results
Memorandum of Understanding for the future creation of a new social finance instrument meeting the needs of the Estonian market. Analysis of the investment needs and investment readiness of Estonian social enterprises. Analysis of the readiness of Estonian investors to invest in social enterprises and the factors affecting it. Feasibility study of a new potential social finance instrument.
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
Courses
LIFE Project
Our inter-disciplinary approach comes to life. Ever thought of making a podcast about international sports? A policy for inclusive hiring? Or a brand video for a social enterprise? During the LIFE Project, you work with students from across all of Tallinn University’s faculties on a project that you are interested in. No previous experience is needed!
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Multi-disciplinary courses - 66 ECTS
Social Entrepreneurship uses a multi-disciplinary approach. You will learn about Contemporary Social Problems, Social Innovation, Civil Society, Social Capital, and Super-Diversity. The core courses of the program strengthen your academic knowledge of societal issues. You learn to identify the beneficiaries of your future Social Enterprise. And you learn how to support your goals with academic theories.
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Master’s thesis seminar - 6 ECTS
Just like any other master’s program, the Social Entrepreneurship program is concluded with a master’s thesis. If you’ve been working on your own social enterprise, you summarize the results in a project thesis. Alternatively, you can choose to contribute to the field of Social Entrepreneurship with your academic knowledge and finish your degree with a research thesis.
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