COMM5701 Social Impact - 2021

F2F

Online

COMM5701

Postgraduate

Term 1

6 Units of Credit

UNSW Business School

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1. Course Details

Summary of Course

COMM5701 Social Impact is the core course in the Graduate Certificate in Social Impact, the Graduate Diploma in Social Impact and the MBAX Social Impact specialisation (this course may also count as an elective in other programs upon request).

It is highly recommended that students take COMM5701 either as their first Social Impact course (or one of the courses in their first study session that includes Social Impact courses).

The course is an introduction to Social Impact covering fundamental concepts and key developments in what has become a complex social purpose eco-system. The course introduces an understanding of changes across what was formerly seen as a distinct social sector to examine the cross-sectoral social purpose developments that includes traditional organisational structures of Charities and Not For-Profits, Business and Government, but also new and emerging 'hybrid' structures and programs. The course will further explore how intractable social, economic and environmental problems embedded in society are being addressed through social innovation in business entrepreneurship, enterprises and cross-sector collaboration. It looks at why the traditional boundaries between government, business and the social sector have become blurred and fluid and what that means for the capacity to deliver new forms of social impact.

Fundamental tools and concepts are introduced, starting with a foundation in systems thinking and the application of critical thinking tools and systems mapping. The course develops an understanding of systems thinking and the theory of how to address complex social issues or 'wicked problems' through application of these tools. Key concepts are further explored of measuring and funding impact, scaling, leadership and collaboration. The course examines the trends and drivers reshaping the dynamics of social impact and the changing role of government from provider to enabler. The course reviews changes in the social purpose ecosystem, including the 'hybridity' of social enterprises and social businesses, social procurement, social value creation, new forms of philanthropy and social impact investment.

Through a focus on innovation and case studies, the course examines the ways in which individuals and organisations can contribute to developing new ways of collaborating by government, business and the social sector. It explores how system change is possible through these changes driven social innovation and concludes with a review of global trends and organisations that effect social change and impact. There is an emphasis on communication and application of the course concepts.

In a course like this, with a broad overview, we touch on key themes, delving into some in greater depth than others. However, the case studies discussed in the weekly discussion forums and covered in Assessments will provide opportunities to explore many of the themes in more detail.

Teaching Times and Locations

F2F

The course is delivered over 12 weeks from Monday 15th February until Friday 7th May 2021.

The course is delivered in a blended mode with online learning materials and on campus attendance of two intensive weekends. Full attendance of these weekends is required to complete the course.

Intensive weekend 1: Saturday, 13th March and Sunday, 14th March 2021; and

Intensive weekend 2: Saturday, 17th April and Sunday, 18th April 2021.

Students are expected to be online in O week, from the 8th February 2021, and will access course materials prior to the intensive weekends.

Online

The course is delivered online over 12 weeks from Monday 15th February until Friday 7th May 2021. No face-to-face attendance is required but online participation is treated as equivalent to attendance and the UNSW Business School requirement of 80% attendance applies to online participation and activities. Students are expected to be online in O week, from the 8th February 2021.

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Course Policies & Support

The Business School expects that you are familiar with the contents of this course outline and the UNSW and Business School learning expectations, rules, policies and support services as listed below:

Program Learning Outcomes
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
Student Responsibilities and Conduct
Special Consideration
Protocol for Viewing Final Exam Scripts
Student Learning Support Services

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Course Aims and Relationship to Other Courses

The course aims to develop an awareness and critical understanding of social impact and the accelerating economic relationship between the public (government), private (business) and the social (not-for-profit) sectors; the way this relationship is driving the delivery of social and environmental value in communities; and the way in which this accelerating economic relationship drives social innovation, both globally and locally.

It aims to equip participants with a cross-sector understanding of key social impact concepts as they apply to the social purpose ecosystem, and to use this understanding to operate effectively in this changed and changing environment.

Additonal Course Details

Links to all required and optional resources are on the reading list for your course in the UNSW Library's Leganto system, which you can access via your Moodle course. Please note you will need to login and may be required to enter your UNSW zID and zPass in order to access the library site.

Required readings consist of core texts and their applications. Readings are chosen to provide both theoretical foundation and to illuminate their meaning and usage in professional contexts. The readings are not to be studied in detail but designed to initiate thinking and understanding of key themes in social systems and change.

2. Quality Assurance and Course Alignment

Quality Assurance

The program is aligned to a number of international standards, to ensure the courses you study are high quality. At present, this includes designing courses to:

meet Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation standards, through the measurement of students program-level learning outcomes
align with the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UNPRME)
meet Australian educational and government governing body requirements, e.g. the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) standards
European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation is also held by UNSW Business School.

Student Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Goals and Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes	Course Assessment Item
PLO 1: Business knowledge	Students will be able to identify and apply current knowledge of disciplinary and inter-disciplinary theory on social impact and social purpose to public, private and not-for-profit organisations operating within diverse situations, locally and globally. This will include a specific understanding of hybrid organisations, social enterprises and social businesses	Assessment 1 : Critical review Assessment 2 : Part A: Case analysis group presentation Assessment 2 : Part B: Case analysis written report Assessment 3 : Written reflection
PLO 2: Problem solving	Students will be able to identify, research and analyse complex issues and problems in social impact and develop appropriate and well-justified solutions for the given context	Assessment 1 : Critical review Assessment 2 : Part A: Case analysis group presentation Assessment 2 : Part B: Case analysis written report Assessment 3 : Written reflection
PLO 3: Business communication	Students will produce oral presentations that effectively communicate complex disciplinary ideas and information for the intended audience and social impact purpose	Assessment 2 : Part A: Case analysis group presentation
PLO 3: Business communication	Students will produce written documents that communicate effectively complex disciplinary ideas and information for the intended audience and social impact purpose.	Assessment 1 : Critical review Assessment 2 : Part A: Case analysis group presentation Assessment 3 : Written reflection
PLO 4: Teamwork	Students will participate collaboratively and responsibly in teams and can reflect upon their own contribution to the team and on the necessary processes and knowledge within the team to achieve specified social impact outcomes.	Assessment 2 : Part A: Case analysis group presentation Assessment 2 : Part B: Case analysis written report
PLO 5: Responsible business practice	Students should be able to identify and assess ethical, environmental and sustainability considerations in social impact decision-making, processes and practices	Assessment 1 : Critical review Assessment 2 : Part A: Case analysis group presentation Assessment 2 : Part B: Case analysis written report Assessment 3 : Written reflection
PLO 6: Global and cultural competence	Students will practice careful consideration of the social and cultural implications of social impact knowledge, processes and practices within differing contexts and situations.	Assessment 1 : Critical review Assessment 2 : Part A: Case analysis group presentation Assessment 2 : Part B: Case analysis written report Assessment 3 : Written reflection
PLO 7: Leadership development	Students will be able to reflect upon their own personal leadership style and the leadership styles, knowledge and practices to achieve effective social impact outcomes within a diverse range of contexts and situations.	Assessment 3 : Written reflection
PLO 1: Business knowledge	Students will be able to identify and apply current knowledge of disciplinary and inter-disciplinary theory on social impact and social purpose to public, private and not-for-profit organisations operating within diverse situations, locally and globally. This will include a specific understanding of hybrid organisations, social enterprises and social businesses	Assessment 1 : Participation Assessment 2 : Part A: Case analysis group presentation Assessment 2 : Part B: Case analysis written report Assessment 3 : Written reflection
PLO 2: Problem solving	Students will be able to identify, research and analyse complex issues and problems in social impact and develop appropriate and well-justified solutions for the given context	Assessment 1 : Participation Assessment 2 : Part A: Case analysis group presentation Assessment 2 : Part B: Case analysis written report Assessment 3 : Written reflection
PLO 3: Business communication	Students will produce oral presentations that effectively communicate complex disciplinary ideas and information for the intended audience and social impact purpose	Assessment 2 : Part A: Case analysis group presentation
PLO 3: Business communication	Students will produce written documents that communicate effectively complex disciplinary ideas and information for the intended audience and social impact purpose.	Assessment 1 : Participation Assessment 2 : Part B: Case analysis written report Assessment 3 : Written reflection
PLO 4: Teamwork	Students will participate collaboratively and responsibly in teams and can reflect upon their own contribution to the team and on the necessary processes and knowledge within the team to achieve specified social impact outcomes.	Assessment 2 : Part A: Case analysis group presentation Assessment 2 : Part B: Case analysis written report
PLO 5: Responsible business practice	Students should be able to identify and assess ethical, environmental and sustainability considerations in social impact decision-making, processes and practices	Assessment 1 : Participation Assessment 2 : Part A: Case analysis group presentation Assessment 2 : Part B: Case analysis written report Assessment 3 : Written reflection
PLO 6: Global and cultural competence	Students will practice careful consideration of the social and cultural implications of social impact knowledge, processes and practices within differing contexts and situations.	Assessment 1 : Participation Assessment 2 : Part A: Case analysis group presentation Assessment 2 : Part B: Case analysis written report Assessment 3 : Written reflection
PLO 7: Leadership development	Students will be able to reflect upon their own personal leadership style and the leadership styles, knowledge and practices to achieve effective social impact outcomes within a diverse range of contexts and situations.	Assessment 3 : Written reflection

3. Staff Contact Details

Position	Name	Email	Location	Phone	Consultation Times
Course Authority	Jinki Trevillian		–	–	By appointment
Course Authority	Adam McCurdie		–	–	By appointment

Course Authority (F2F) - Dr Jinki Trevillian is an educator, researcher and writer with extensive experience in community arts and events. Through her diverse working experiences with intangible cultural heritage and values, Jinki has developed a powerful appreciation of the importance of education and knowledge sharing as a lever for social impact.

Passionate about communication, education and community engagement, Jinki is committed to work that contributes to increased understanding between individuals, institutions and communities. Her career in education has encompassed cross-cultural communication and subject specialisation, including volunteer teaching in India, ESL for migrants, and university teaching in diverse disciplines ranging from business to design theory, and the humanities.

Jinki has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and a Doctor of Philosophy from the Australian National University. Her PhD is entitled Talking With The Old People; Histories of Cape York Peninsula, 1930s-1950s - the research for which took her from the government archives of southern cities to remote communities in Far North Queensland with the aim of learning about history, as told by the people who lived through it.

Jinki joined CSI UNSW in 2017, where she teaches across CSI's undergraduate and postgraduate programs with a specialisation in online learning. In 2019 she was appointed as a Senior Lecturer, education focussed academic, and in early 2020 she became Co-Director of Education.

Course Authority (Online) - Adam McCurdie

Adam McCurdie is the Co-founder and CEO of Humanitix, a world leading social enterprise disrupting the multi-billion dollar events ticketing industry to fund education for disadvantaged students through distributing 100% of profits from booking fees. Adam was a founding director and board member of Ripple Capital, providing refugees and asylum seekers with access to capital and other services to help them realise their business aspirations. Previously, Adam lectured and tutored at the University of Sydney Business School for their social enterprise program and core business subjects. Adam also worked in the communications, media and technology consulting arm of Accenture, leading business transformation projects in the Asia-Pacific region. Adam is the winner of the Third Sector 2018 Social Entrepreneur of the Year, Westpac Top 20 Business of Tomorrow, iAwards Start up of the Year and NSW Premier's Medal for Business Excellence in Social Impact. Adam holds Bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering and applied mathematics from UNSW and a Masters of Agriculture and Environmental Economics from the University of Sydney.

Please direct any CSI education program, enrolment and administration queries here:

Centre for Social Impact Student Team

Phone No: 02 8936 0990

Email: csistudents@unsw.edu.au

4. Learning and Teaching Activities

Approach to Learning and Teaching in the Course

F2F

The teaching model in this course is what is referred to as 'blended learning' meaning a combination of online units (12 units accessed on Moodle) and depending on the COVID situation, either on-campus or online "face-to-face" classes (over two weekends).

You are encouraged to develop an inquiry-based approach to your learning with your facilitator guiding your learning using a Community of Inquiry model. The Moodle site will provide access to multimedia resources, readings and presentations that can provide you with the tools to examine, explore and discuss your learning with your co-participants and facilitators. The online resources will set the scene, framework and context for the topics being examined.

Online

The teaching model in the online class is fully online. You are encouraged to develop an inquiry-based approach to your learning with your facilitator guiding your learning using a Community of Inquiry model. The Moodle site will provide access to multimedia resources and presentations that can provide you with the tools to examine, explore and discuss your learning with your co-participants and facilitators. The online resources will set the scene, framework and context for the topics being examined

Learning Activities and Teaching Strategies

In order to maximise the collaborative and experiential nature of this course, a 'flipped' learning and teaching approach will be used that will help to support deeper student engagement and outcomes. The flipped approach means you do reading and researching independently and use group discussion time for active and interactive learning. Each Unit (topic/module) will include a range of learning materials and activities that you will complete before and after the unit is offered. You have three major resources to help you learn:

The course materials comprising readings, references, insights and commentary for each unit. You will do much of your learning independently by working through the course materials and conducting research, but you will also work collaboratively in workshops and on team work assessments.
Your class discussions are an important part of your on campus attendance. Your facilitator's role is to guide your learning by conducting class discussions, asking and addressing questions relevant to unit topics and readings, prompting insights from practical experience and understanding of theory.
Your co-participants are an invaluable source of rich learning content for you. Their work and life, and their willingness to question and debate the course materials, your views and those of the facilitator, represent a great learning opportunity

Online protocols

Participants should:

communicate respectfully with others at all times
conduct themselves with integrity, especially with regard to academic honesty and confidentiality
ensure their contributions are relevant to the learning activity
deliver their contributions according to the requirements e.g. adhering to timelines, required word length and format.

Course Structure

F2F- The teaching model is what is referred to as blended learning in that the course combines both face-to-face learning (four days of class) with online support learning (online modules and access to learning materials). You will need to complete Unit one (1) and readings for Units 1-4 before the first weekend of classes. The intensive weekends will be supported by reading materials and unit workbooks available on Moodle

Online only- To create and foster a positive online learning environment this course draw on the Community of Inquiry teaching model (see below) and is structured to ensure the group moves through the course together. This course is delivered fully online with 12 online units delivered over 12 weeks. Each unit consists of workbooks, learning materials and online activities. All activities including online discussion forums must be completed each week.

5. Assessment

Formal Requirements

In order to pass this course, you must:

achieve a composite mark of at least 50 out of 100;
achieve a satisfactory result on any essential assessment components; and
meet any additional requirements described in the Assessment Summary section.

You are expected to attempt all assessment requirements in the course.

Assessment Structure

Assessment	Task	Weighting (%)	Length	Due Date	Individual / Group
Assessment 1	Critical review	20	Maximum 1,500 words (- /+ 10% maximum variation)	Monday, 8 Mar. Week 4	–
Assessment 2	Part A: Case analysis group presentation	20	15 minutes (- / + 10% maximum variation)	Weekend workshop 2, 17/18 Apr	Group
Assessment 2	Part B: Case analysis written report	30	2,000 word report (- / + 10% maximum variation)	Monday, 19 Apr, Week 10	Individual
Assessment 3	Written reflection	30	1,500-2,000 words (- /+ 10% maximum variation)	Monday, 3 May, Week 12	Individual
Assessment 1	Participation	40	N/A	Throughout. Formative feedback provided in Week 4.	Individual
Assessment 2	Part A: Case analysis group presentation	20	15min group presentation	Week 9	–
Assessment 2	Part B: Case analysis written report	20	1,500-2,000 word report (individual) (- / + 10% maximum variation)	Week 10	Individual
Assessment 3	Written reflection	20	1,500-2,000 words (- /+ 10% maximum variation)	Week 12	Individual

Assessment Feedback

Feedback on student performance from formative and summative assessment tasks will be provided to students in a timely manner. Assessment tasks completed within the teaching period of a course, other than a final assessment, will be assessed and students provided with feedback, with or without a provisional result, within 10 working days of submission, under normal circumstances. Feedback on continuous assessment tasks (e.g. laboratory and studio-based, workplace-based, weekly quizzes) will be provided prior to the midpoint of the course.

Assessment Summary

As a student at UNSW you are expected to display academic integrity in your work and interactions. Where a student breaches the UNSW Student Code with respect to academic integrity, the University may take disciplinary action under the Student Misconduct Procedure. To assure academic integrity, you may be required to demonstrate reasoning, research and the process of constructing work submitted.

To assist you in understanding what academic integrity means, and how to ensure that you do comply with the UNSW Student Code, it is strongly recommended that you complete the Working with Academic Integrity module before submitting your first assessment task. It is a free, online self-paced Moodle module that should take about one hour to complete.

Assessments cover a range of communication deliveries including critical review, analysis reports and oral presentations. These are explained further below and in an accompanying assessment details document. Please note that the online participation assessment is also included in the essential requirement for course completion.

F2F:

Assessment 1: Critical review and analysis (20%),1,500 words (- /+ 10%)

Assessment 2a: Case analysis group presentation: comparison of global social innovations (20%), 15 minutes (- / + 10% maximum variation)

Assessment 2b: Case analysis written report (30%), 2,000 word report (individual) (- / + 10% maximum variation)

Assessment 3: Written reflection (30%), 2,000 words (- /+ 10%)

Online:

Assessment 1: Online Participation (40%), throughout.

Assessment 2a: Case analysis group presentation: comparison of global social innovations (20%), 15 minutes (- / + 10% maximum variation)

Assessment 2b: Case analysis written report (20%), 1,500 - 2,000-word report (individual) (- / + 10% maximum variation)

Assessment 3: written reflection (20%), 1,500 - 2,000 words (- /+ 10%)

Assignment Submission Procedure

All assessment submissions must be in English using only references written in English.

Is English not your first language?

Support is available to students for whom English is not their first language through the 'Personalised English Language Enhancement' course (HUMS1005). This course is offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences from 2017 - see here: https://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/courses/2021/hums1005/

Online submission

Assessment tasks must be submitted through Turnitin as a Microsoft Word document. Documents created in the non-Microsoft 'Word Online' software will not be accepted by Turnitin. Do not submit PDF documents to Turnitin. All UNSW students are able to access Microsoft Word for free via https://www.myit.unsw.edu.au/software-students

Individual assignments submitted electronically via Turnitin do not require cover sheets. Ensure that your student ID number is in the top right-hand corner of each page for individual assignments and the team number, plus student ID of all members, is in the top right-hand corner of any group assessments.

Full information about how to prepare assignments for electronic submission can be found in the Turnitin Student Guide: https://student.unsw.edu.au/turnitin

In the unlikely event that a problem should occur when submitting assignments online, students should make sure to send their assignment to the lecturer in charge before the deadline and re-submit using Turnitin as soon as the problem is rectified. Assignments not submitted through Turnitin will not be marked.

Referencing style

Harvard Referencing is required for all your assessments. The tutorial in Week 2 will provide the opportunity to review academic integrity principles and how to reference correctly.

For the ASB Harvard Referencing Guide, see the ASB Referencing and Plagiarism webpage (ASB >Learning and Teaching>Student services> Referencing and plagiarism). Marks will be deducted for inappropriate referencing.

There is software available to you to make referencing easier:

Word has a built in referencing tool (https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Create-a-bibliography-3403c027-96c8-40d3-a386-bfd5c413ddbb)

As a UNSW student you also have free access to using and downloading Endnote on your computers: https://www.myit.unsw.edu.au/software-students

Plagiarism

Students need to familiarise themselves with appropriate referencing standards as well as what constitutes plagiarism (see https://www.business.unsw.edu.au/degrees-courses/course-outlines/policies for further details).

If you are unsure, help is available here: https://student.unsw.edu.au/plagiarism. If you would like further and personalised guidance with regards to the University requirements and policy around referencing, you can also book a meeting with the Learning Centre (https://student.unsw.edu.au/individual-consultations-academic-support) who will be able to provide you with the necessary guidance.

Instances of plagiarism will be referred to the CSI Student Ethics Officer for review and educative action as appropriate.

Marks will be deducted for inappropriate referencing.

Formatting requirements

Times New Roman, 12pt font and 1.5 line spacing is recommended

Special Consideration

You must submit all assignments and attend all examinations scheduled for your course. You can apply for special consideration when illness or other circumstances beyond your control, interfere with your performance in a specific assessment task or tasks. Special Consideration is primarily intended to provide you with an extra opportunity to demonstrate the level of performance of which you are capable.

Please note the following:

Applications will not be accepted by teaching staff. The lecturer-in-charge/course coordinator will be automatically notified when you lodge an online application for special consideration.
Decisions and recommendations are only made by lecturers-in-charge/course coordinators (or by the Faculty Panel in the case of final exam special considerations), not by tutors.
Applying for special consideration does not automatically mean that you will be granted a supplementary exam or other concession.
Special consideration requests do not allow the awarding of additional marks to students.

Further information on Business School policy and procedure can be found under 'Special Consideration' on the Policies and Support page.

Late submissions that have not been approved will be downgraded by 5% for each day after the due date. This means that for an assessment worth 30%, you will lose 1.5 marks each day your assignment is late.

Any piece of assessment not submitted within 10 days of the submission date will receive a zero (0).

To know more about the special consideration process and assignment extensions, refer to https://student.unsw.edu.au/special-consideration

Protocol for Viewing Final Exam Scripts

6. Course Resources

The University and the Business School provide a wide range of support services for students, including:

â€¢ Centre for Social Impact (CSI)

http://www.csi.edu.au/

Please direct any CSI education program, enrolment and administration queries here:

Email: csistudents@unsw.edu.au Phone: 02 8936 0990.

â€¢ Business Student Centre

https://www.business.unsw.edu.au/students/resources/student-centre

The Nucleus: Student Hub, Level 2, in the Main Library. (UNSW map location F21)

Tel: (02) 8936 7005

â€¢ Moodle eLearning Support

For online help using Moodle, go to: https://student.unsw.edu.au/moodle-support For technical support, email: itservicecentre@unsw.edu.au; Phone: 9385 1333.

â€¢ UNSW Learning Centre

www.lc.unsw.edu.au

Provides academic skills support services, including workshops and resources, for all UNSW students. See website for details.

â€¢ Library services and facilities for students

https://www.library.unsw.edu.au/study/services-for-students

â€¢ IT Service Centre

https://www.myit.unsw.edu.au/

Provides technical support to troubleshoot problems with logging into websites, downloading documents, etc. Office: UNSW Library Annexe (Ground floor). Phone: 9385 1333.

â€¢ UNSW Counselling and Psychological Services

https://student.unsw.edu.au/wellbeing

Provides support and services if you need help with your personal life, getting your academic life back on track or just want to know how to stay safe, including free, confidential counselling. Office: Level 2, East Wing, Quadrangle Building; Phone: 9385 5418; Email: counselling@unsw.edu.au

â€¢ Disability Support Services

https://student.unsw.edu.au/els

Provides assistance to students who are trying to manage the demands of university as well as a health condition, learning disability or have personal circumstances that are having an impact on their studies.

Phone: 02 8374 9201; Email: els@unsw.edu.au

7. Course Evaluation & Development

Continual Course Improvement

This course has recently one through a considerable rewrite, including a digital uplift. This process incorporated student feedback and industry perspectives on graduate education as well as the latest resources developed by the Centre for Social Impact.

We welcome feedback on the course structure through myExperience and directly to the course authority.

Student Response

There were many issues with the transition to online learning for students preferring to study F2F, needing to negotiate new technologies. Also, feedback suggested a need for more guidance on assessments and early release of material.

Response to Student Feedback

We are now providing increased resources and online guidance for the blended mode of delivery. Also, we are facilitating additional webinars addressing the assessments and releasing course materials earlier.

8. Course Schedule

Week	Activity	Topic	Detail/Engagement	Assessment Task
Week 1	Online learning materials, readings and discussion	Course introduction, the market context, Introduction to Social Impact; the market context	Week 0: Course Outline, Academic Honest, Introduction forum Week 1: Complete unit 1	–
Week 2	Online learning materials, readings and discussion	Problem definition and approach: Theory Understanding Social Impact	Week 2: Complete unit 2 Readings Assessment 1: Critical Analysis formative submission- due Monday 22 Feb 11:59pm (500 words)	–
Week 3	Online learning materials, readings and discussion	Problem definition and approach: Application Communicating Social Impact	Week 3: Complete unit 3 Readings	–
Week 4	Online learning materials, readings and discussion	Social Enterprises and Hybridity; Purpose, structure and innovation	Week 4: Complete unit 4 Readings Weekend Intensive: Day 1: Introduction to Units 1-4 Units 5/6/8 Understanding social impact and understanding the problem, Social enterprises and Hybridity Day 2: Introduction to Units 1 - 5 Units 6 & 8 Compulsory attendance	Assessment 1 : Critical review
Week 5	Online learning materials, readings	Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation: case studies	Week 5: Complete unit 5	–
Week 6	Online learning materials, readings and discussion	Funding for Impact; philanthropy, social impact investment and resources	Week 6: Complete unit 6	–
Week 7	Online learning materials	Reflective practice	Week 7:Mind-mapping activity and reflection	–
Week 8	Online learning materials, readings and discussion	Social Impact Assessment; Measuring and evaluating	Week 8: Complete unit 8 Readings	–
Week 9	Online learning materials, readings and discussion	Scaling for Social Impact	Week 9: Complete unit 9 Readings Weekend Intensive 2: Introduction to Units 9-11 Review Units 6&8 Unit 9 Scaling Unit 10 Partners Unit 11 Leadership Unit 12 Pitching Reflection Presentations Compulsory attendance	Assessment 2 : Part A: Case analysis group presentation
Week 10	Online learning materials, readings and discussion	Partnering and Collaborating for Impact	Week 10: Complete unit 10	Assessment 2 : Part B: Case analysis written report
Week 11	Online learning materials, readings	Social Impact Leadership	Week 11: Complete unit 11 Reflection	–
Week 12	Online learning materials, readings and discussion	Reflection	Week 12: Complete unit 12 Reflection	Assessment 3 : Written reflection
Week 1	Orientation activities, Online learning materials	Course introduction, the market context, Introduction to Social Impact; the market context	Week 0: Course Outline, Academic Honesty, Introduction forum Week 1: Complete unit 1, Participation in discussion forum	Assessment 1 : Participation
Week 2	Online learning materials, readings and discussion	Problem definition and approach: Theory Understanding Social Impact	Week 2: Complete unit 2, Participation in discussion forum	Assessment 1 : Participation
Week 3	Online learning materials, readings and discussion	Problem definition and approach: Application Communicating Social Impact	Week 3: Complete unit 3, Participation in discussion forum	Assessment 1 : Participation
Week 4	Online learning materials, readings and discussion	Social Enterprises and Hybridity; Purpose, structure and innovation	Week 4: Complete unit 4, Participation in discussion forum Formative feedback for online participation will be provided at the end of Week 4	Assessment 1 : Participation
Week 5	Online learning materials, readings and discussion	Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation: case studies	Week 5: Complete unit 5, Participation in discussion forum	–
Week 6	Online learning materials, readings and discussion	Funding for Impact; philanthropy, social impact investment and resources	Week 6: Complete unit 6, Participation in discussion forum	Assessment 1 : Participation
Week 7	Online learning materials	Reflective practice	Week 7: Mind-mapping activity and reflection	Assessment 1 : Participation
Week 8	Online learning materials, readings and discussion	Social Impact Assessment; Measuring and evaluating	Week 8: Complete unit 8 * Participation in discussion forum	Assessment 1 : Participation
Week 9	Online learning materials, readings and discussion	Scaling for Social Impact	Week 9: Complete unit 9, Participation in discussion forum	Assessment 2 : Part A: Case analysis group presentation
Week 10	Online learning materials, readings and discussion	Partnering and Collaborating for Impact	Week 10: Complete unit 10, Participation in discussion forum	Assessment 2 : Part B: Case analysis written report
Week 11	Online learning materials, readings and discussion	Social Impact Leadership	Week 11: Complete unit 11, Participation in discussion forum	Assessment 1 : Participation
Week 12	Online learning materials, readings and discussion	Pitching for Social Impact	Week 12: Complete unit 12, Participation in online activity - pitching for impact forum	Assessment 3 : Written reflection

9. Policies and Support

Information about UNSW Business School protocols, University policies, student responsibilities and education quality and support.

Program Learning Outcomes

The Business School places knowledge and capabilities at the core of its curriculum via seven Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs). These PLOs are systematically embedded and developed across the duration of all coursework programs in the Business School.

PLOs embody the knowledge, skills and capabilities that are taught, practised and assessed within each Business School program. They articulate what you should know and be able to do upon successful completion of your degree.

Upon graduation, you should have a high level of specialised business knowledge and capacity for responsible business thinking, underpinned by ethical professional practice. You should be able to harness, manage and communicate business information effectively and work collaboratively with others. You should be an experienced problem-solver and critical thinker, with a global perspective, cultural competence and the potential for innovative leadership.

All UNSW programs and courses are designed to assess the attainment of program and/or course level learning outcomes, as required by the UNSW Assessment Design Procedure. It is important that you become familiar with the Business School PLOs, as they constitute the framework which informs and shapes the components and assessments of the courses within your program of study.

PLO 1: Business knowledge

Students will make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business.

PLO 2: Problem solving

Students will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.

PLO 3: Business communication

Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.

PLO 4: Teamwork

Students will interact and collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose or fulfil a common business project, and reflect critically on the process and the outcomes.

PLO 5: Responsible business practice

Students will develop and be committed to responsible business thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.

PLO 6: Global and cultural competence

Students will be aware of business systems in the wider world and actively committed to recognise and respect the cultural norms, beliefs and values of others, and will apply this knowledge to interact, communicate and work effectively in diverse environments.

PLO 7: Leadership development

Students will develop the capacity to take initiative, encourage forward thinking and bring about innovation, while effectively influencing others to achieve desired results.

These PLOs relate to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. Separate PLOs for honours and postgraduate research programs are included under 'Related Documents'.

Business School course outlines provide detailed information for students on how the course learning outcomes, learning activities, and assessment/s contribute to the development of Program Learning Outcomes.

UNSW Graduate Capabilities

The Business School PLOs also incorporate UNSW graduate capabilities, a set of generic abilities and skills that all students are expected to achieve by graduation. These capabilities articulate the University’s institutional values, as well as future employer expectations.

UNSW Graduate Capabilities	Business School PLOs
Scholars capable of independent and collaborative enquiry, rigorous in their analysis, critique and reflection, and able to innovate by applying their knowledge and skills to the solution of novel as well as routine problems.	PLO 1: Business knowledge PLO 2: Problem solving PLO 3: Business communication PLO 4: Teamwork PLO 7: Leadership development
Entrepreneurial leaders capable of initiating and embracing innovation and change, as well as engaging and enabling others to contribute to change	PLO 1: Business knowledge PLO 2: Problem solving PLO 3: Business communication PLO 4: Teamwork PLO 6: Global and cultural competence PLO 7: Leadership development
Professionals capable of ethical, self-directed practice and independent lifelong learning	PLO 1: Business knowledge PLO 2: Problem solving PLO 3: Business communication PLO 5: Responsible business practice
Global citizens who are culturally adept and capable of respecting diversity and acting in a socially just and responsible way.	PLO 1: Business knowledge PLO 2: Problem solving PLO 3: Business communication PLO 4: Teamwork PLO 5: Responsible business practice PLO 6: Global and cultural competence

While our programs are designed to provide coverage of all PLOs and graduate capabilities, they also provide you with a great deal of choice and flexibility. The Business School strongly advises you to choose a range of courses that assist your development against the seven PLOs and four graduate capabilities, and to keep a record of your achievements as part of your portfolio. You can use a portfolio as evidence in employment applications as well as a reference for work or further study. For support with selecting your courses contact the UNSW Business School Student Centre.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

Academic Integrity is honest and responsible scholarship. This form of ethical scholarship is highly valued at UNSW. Terms like Academic Integrity, misconduct, referencing, conventions, plagiarism, academic practices, citations and evidence based learning are all considered basic concepts that successful university students understand. Learning how to communicate original ideas, refer sources, work independently, and report results accurately and honestly are skills that you will be able to carry beyond your studies.

The definition of academic misconduct is broad. It covers practices such as cheating, copying and using another person’s work without appropriate acknowledgement. Incidents of academic misconduct may have serious consequences for students.

Plagiarism

UNSW regards plagiarism as a form of academic misconduct. UNSW has very strict rules regarding plagiarism. Plagiarism at UNSW is using the words or ideas of others and passing them off as your own. All Schools in the Business School have a Student Ethics Officer who will investigate incidents of plagiarism and may result in a student’s name being placed on the Plagiarism and Student Misconduct Registers.

Below are examples of plagiarism including self-plagiarism:

Copying: Using the same or very similar words to the original text or idea without acknowledging the source or using quotation marks. This includes copying materials, ideas or concepts from a book, article, report or other written document, presentation, composition, artwork, design, drawing, circuitry, computer program or software, website, internet, other electronic resource, or another person's assignment, without appropriate acknowledgement of authorship.

Inappropriate Paraphrasing: Changing a few words and phrases while mostly retaining the original structure and/or progression of ideas of the original, and information without acknowledgement. This also applies in presentations where someone paraphrases another’s ideas or words without credit and to piecing together quotes and paraphrases into a new whole, without appropriate referencing.

Collusion: Presenting work as independent work when it has been produced in whole or part in collusion with other people. Collusion includes:

Students providing their work to another student before the due date, or for the purpose of them plagiarising at any time
Paying another person to perform an academic task and passing it off as your own
Stealing or acquiring another person’s academic work and copying it
Offering to complete another person’s work or seeking payment for completing academic work

Collusion should not be confused with academic collaboration (i.e., shared contribution towards a group task).

Inappropriate Citation: Citing sources which have not been read, without acknowledging the 'secondary' source from which knowledge of them has been obtained.

Self-Plagiarism: ‘Self-plagiarism’ occurs where an author republishes their own previously written work and presents it as new findings without referencing the earlier work, either in its entirety or partially. Self-plagiarism is also referred to as 'recycling', 'duplication', or 'multiple submissions of research findings' without disclosure. In the student context, self-plagiarism includes re-using parts of, or all of, a body of work that has already been submitted for assessment without proper citation.

To see if you understand plagiarism, do this short quiz: https://student.unsw.edu.au/plagiarism-quiz

Cheating

The University also regards cheating as a form of academic misconduct. Cheating is knowingly submitting the work of others as their own and includes contract cheating (work produced by an external agent or third party that is submitted under the pretences of being a student’s original piece of work). Cheating is not acceptable at UNSW.

If you need to revise or clarify any terms associated with academic integrity you should explore the 'Working with Academic Integrity' self-paced lessons available at: https://student.unsw.edu.au/aim.

For UNSW policies, penalties, and information to help you avoid plagiarism see: https://student.unsw.edu.au/plagiarism as well as the guidelines in the online ELISE tutorials for all new UNSW students: http://subjectguides.library.unsw.edu.au/elise. For information on student conduct see: https://student.unsw.edu.au/conduct.

For information on how to acknowledge your sources and reference correctly, see: https://student.unsw.edu.au/referencing. If you are unsure what referencing style to use in this course, you should ask the lecturer in charge.

Student Responsibilities and Conduct

Students are expected to be familiar with and adhere to university policies in relation to class attendance and general conduct and behaviour, including maintaining a safe, respectful environment; and to understand their obligations in relation to workload, assessment and keeping informed.

Information and policies on these topics can be found on the 'Managing your Program' website.

Workload

It is expected that you will spend at least ten to twelve hours per week studying for a course except for Summer Term courses which have a minimum weekly workload of twenty to twenty four hours. This time should be made up of reading, research, working on exercises and problems, online activities and attending classes. In periods where you need to complete assignments or prepare for examinations, the workload may be greater. Over-commitment has been a cause of failure for many students. You should take the required workload into account when planning how to balance study with employment and other activities.

We strongly encourage you to connect with your Moodle course websites in the first week of semester. Local and international research indicates that students who engage early and often with their course website are more likely to pass their course.

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Attendance

Your regular and punctual attendance at lectures and seminars or in online learning activities is expected in this course. The Business School reserves the right to refuse final assessment to those students who attend less than 80% of scheduled classes where attendance and participation is required as part of the learning process (e.g., tutorials, flipped classroom sessions, seminars, labs, etc.).

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General Conduct and Behaviour

You are expected to conduct yourself with consideration and respect for the needs of your fellow students and teaching staff. Conduct which unduly disrupts or interferes with a class, such as ringing or talking on mobile phones, is not acceptable and students may be asked to leave the class.

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Health and Safety

UNSW Policy requires each person to work safely and responsibly, in order to avoid personal injury and to protect the safety of others.

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Keeping Informed

You should take note of all announcements made in lectures, tutorials or on the course web site. From time to time, the University will send important announcements to your university e-mail address without providing you with a paper copy. You will be deemed to have received this information. It is also your responsibility to keep the University informed of all changes to your contact details.

Student Support and Resources

The University and the Business School provide a wide range of support services and resources for students, including:

Business School EQS Consultation Program
The Consultation Program offers academic writing, literacy and numeracy consultations, study skills, exam preparation for Business students. Services include workshops, online resources, individual and group consultations.
Level 1, Room 1035, Quadrangle Building.
BUS.EQS.Consultations@unsw.edu.au
02 9385 4508

Communication Resources
The Business School Communication and Academic Support programs provide online modules, communication workshops and additional online resources to assist you in developing your academic writing.

Business School Student Centre
The Business School Student Centre provides advice and direction on all aspects of admission, enrolment and graduation.
Level 1, Room 1028 in the Quadrangle Building
02 9385 3189

UNSW Learning & Careers Hub
The UNSW Learning & Careers Hub provides academic skills and careers support services—including workshops, individual consultations and a range of online resources—for all UNSW students. See their website for details.
Lower Ground Floor, North Wing Chancellery Building.
learningcentre@unsw.edu.au
02 9385 2060

Student Support Advisors
Student Support Advisors work with all students to promote the development of skills needed to succeed at university, whilst also providing personal support throughout the process.
John Goodsell Building, Ground Floor.
advisors@unsw.edu.au
02 9385 4734

International Student Support
The International Student Experience Unit (ISEU) is the first point of contact for international students. ISEU staff are always here to help with personalised advice and information about all aspects of university life and life in Australia.
Advisors can support you with your student visa, health and wellbeing, making friends, accommodation and academic performance.
International.student@unsw.edu.au
02 9385 4734

Equitable Learning Services
Equitable Learning Services (formerly Disability Support Services) is a free and confidential service that provides practical support to ensure that your health condition doesn't adversely affect your studies. Register with the service to receive educational adjustments.
Ground Floor, John Goodsell Building.
els@unsw.edu.au
02 9385 4734

UNSW Counselling and Psychological Services
Provides support and services if you need help with your personal life, getting your academic life back on track or just want to know how to stay safe, including free, confidential counselling.
Level 2, East Wing, Quadrangle Building.
counselling@unsw.edu.au
02 9385 5418

Library services and facilities for students
The UNSW Library offers a range of collections, services and facilities both on-campus and online.
Main Library, F21.
02 9385 2650

Moodle eLearning Support
Moodle is the University’s learning management system. You should ensure that you log into Moodle regularly.
externalteltsupport@unsw.edu.au
02 9385 3331

UNSW IT
UNSW IT provides support and services for students such as password access, email services, wireless services and technical support.
UNSW Library Annexe (Ground floor).
02 9385 1333

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