Postgraduate - Glasgow Caledonian University

PgC Social Enterprise
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Contact: Dr John Connell
E: j.connell@gcal.ac.uk
T: +44(0)141 331 8278
W: www.caledonian.ac.uk/cbs
Mode of Study & Duration:
Part-time: One year based on three
weekends of learning
Number of Places:
20+
UK/EU Fees & Funding:
Self-funded: £1,995 (2008/09 fees)
Application:
Download a form from our website on
www.caledonian.ac.uk/postgrad.
For further information, see page 124 or use
the paper form at the back of this prospectus
Assessment:
Coursework and work-based project
Programme Structure:
Two modules of 30 credits each
The Postgraduate Certificate in Social Enterprise is the only postgraduate programme in
Scotland designed specifically for the growing Social Enterprise sector. This one year, part-time
programme offers people working in a social enterprise or in associated sectors the
opportunity to become more effective in their working role and in their organisation.
The programme was developed through the collaboration of Glasgow Caledonian University and the
Scottish Social Enterprise Academy in response to the growing number of government initiatives that
encourage voluntary and community-based organisations to demonstrate greater entrepreneurial flair,
innovation and self-reliance. It offers you unique opportunities to develop your knowledge of social
enterprise as a business model from economic, financial and environmental through to operational and
cultural factors.
Its practical approach to learning benefits students and the organisations they work for by offering a
work based project as a key element of the programme.
The programme is intended for managers in the sector, professionals involved in promoting social
enterprise, aspiring and existing social entrepreneurs, public sector advisors, mentors, managers from
existing voluntary organisations, local and national government officials and executives from economic
development agencies.
You will:
1. Understand current issues, challenges and strategies in social enterprise within the context of the UK
2. Develop original and creative responses to social enterprise problems and issues
3. Plan and implement a strategy to resolve a complex social enterprise issue facing your organisation
resulting in a clearly communicated and professionally valuable conclusion
Entrants to this programme would normally hold an undergraduate degree or a combination of
qualifications and experience.