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Entrepreneurship for the Nature-based Enterprise – Micro-credential
Dates: 07, 14, 21 March; 04, 11, 18, 25 April; and 2 May 2024
Time: 18:00 – 20:00
Application Deadline: 23 February 2024
30% Funded Discount:
Full Cost: €1,890
Subsidised Cost: €1,320
Course Overview
There is an increasing demand for the further professionalisation of leadership and management capability within nature-based enterprises and other social enterprises as collaboration with private business, funds providers and government agencies continues to develop.
Leaders and managers within NGO’s, Social Enterprises and Nature Based Enterprises need to practice the same rigour as their counterparts in private business in business planning, implementation, and strategy execution.
A professionalised approach to social and nature-based entrepreneurship ensures a higher success rate among start-ups, better efficacy in attracting & generating revenue as well as in creating impact.
The programme also provides context and a framework for Corporate Affairs, CSR & Sustainability managers in industry for collaboration with nature-based enterprises and social enterprises in order to deliver on their ESG strategies.
Trinity Business School is responsible for delivering and managing this module as a micro-credential which will be offered to students here in Ireland and others in Europe. This module is one of several modules being offered under a European Knowledge Alliance on Urban Forestry – coordinated by Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI).
Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes
Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and strategy and will apply these to a project in which they will undertake independent research to identify opportunities for addressing social and environmental issues through the development of a Nature-based Enterprise.
Upon completion of this programme participants will be able to:
• Identify opportunities for sustainable social and environmental impact via the establishment of Nature-based Enterprises.
• Assess market opportunity and the dynamics underlying the formation and growth of entrepreneurial ventures and financial landscapes.
• Design a business plan for the development and the growth of a nature-based enterprise to address sustainability issues and measure the results during the process.
• Communicate and present entrepreneurial concepts, plans and analyses with an ability to define revenue forecasting and budgeting to implement for business ideas as well as the Go-to-Market Strategy to launch products/solutions to the market.
Who should take this Micro-credential?
This micro-credential has been developed to benefit Social Entrepreneurs, managers and leaders of NGO’s and Nature-based Enterprises together with CSR / Sustainability managers from large organisations who are looking to partner with Nature-based Enterprises as a part of their sustainability and climate action agenda.
How is this Micro-credential delivered?
The course will be delivered online, in six sessions of 3 hours each. The sessions will be delivered biweekly in the evenings. In between sessions students will be provided with relevant reading and self study activities for each session, which they can undertake in their own time. Students will also be working on their nature-based enterprise idea and business plan in their groups (which will be formed in the first session).
How is this Micro-credential assessed?
Business Plan for the proposed Nature-based Enterprise (Group project) (70%)
Business idea presentation (Group project) (15%)
Class participation (Individual assessment) (15%)
Entry requirements & Prerequisite Documents
The course will be open to graduates with a degree (or equivalent) with a strong academic record in any discipline from a recognised third level institution.
Applicants without a degree are welcome to apply provided they can show a proven managerial track record. All applicants are required to have a minimum of 3 years professional or managerial work experience.
All applicants should provide their CV which will be used to select the most suitable candidates. Telephone interviews may be conducted to clarify applicants’ motivation and interest in the programme.
Language requirements for students whose first language is not English are IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL IBT 90 for non-native English speakers.
In case of heavy competition for places or concern regarding a particular applicant’s suitability, applicants may be interviewed or asked to submit a written sample for assessment.
Before Applying, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
Submit your personal details on the application form.
Log in to the my.tcd.ie portal with your (new) login credentials.
Upload documents as required by the school for the module including a copy of your Curriculum Vitae.