Winter School UTCB: Social Entrepreneurship and Commitment in SmUCS
Dates & Timetable:
Application for this face-to-face micro-credential is open until Wednesday, 21/05/2025.
| Date | Time |
| Monday, 07-11/07/2025 | Detailed timetables will be passed to the accepted students a few weeks before the classes start. All the classes will take place within the dates indicated, no overlaps guaranteed. |
Description:
This course examines the rapidly evolving field of social entrepreneurship and the ethics of sustainability and explores how to create social impact by integrating ethical principles and sustainable practices into entrepreneurial strategies. With a focus on sustainability, this course equips students with the tools to promote environmental stewardship and social justice, from religious as well from secular perspectives. With an emphasis on developing interfaith and intercultural skills, this course prepares students to engage respectfully and effectively with diverse communities. Through case studies and critical discussion, students will explore innovative social entrepreneurship and ethical strategies that promote a culture of sustainability, inclusivity and global awareness.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain & critically evaluate ethical theories and religious frameworks of social entrepreneurship and sustainability thinking in global perspective.
- Collaborate or lead ethically responsible and religiously aware decision making in culturally diverse settings.
Sustainable development goals:
- SDG4. Quality education
- SDG9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- SDG11. Sustainable cities and communities
- SDG12. Responsible consumption and production
- SDG13. Climate action
- SDG16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
- SDG17. Partnerships for the goals
If you need some extra assistance with the application, here is a step by step instruction on how to complete the application form.
Sector:
Sustainability
Thematic area:
Social Entrepreneurship and Commitment
HASHTAGS/KEY WORDS:
#society #culture #entrepreneurship #strategy
Volume (ECTS):
1
Language:
English
Hard skills:
Communication skills Research skills
Soft skills:
Analytical & critical thinking Ethical and religious awareness
Study format:
Face-to-face
Study methods:
Presentations Lectures Group work Individual work Homework (tasks)
Hours
Face-to-face contact hours: 10
Autonomous work: 15
Entry requirements:
Bachelor student in one of the 9 partner universities of EU-CONEXUS, providing a proof of English proficiency of at least B2 level (certificate or online test).
Assessment:
Attendance and class participation, quizz, student presentation, written assignment
HOST UNIVERSITY:
Delivered by a professor from the University of Rostock, Germany, physically at the Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest, Romania
Stage of accreditation:
Internally accredited by the committee of the field of study according to the procedure in force at UROS
