Social Entrepreneurship

Create solutions that makes a difference for humans and the society. This education will give you knowledge, tools and methods to develop ideas, projects and businesses that creates social value. 

The education combines innovation, entrepreneurship and societal development, and gives you the competence to transform good ideas to sustainable solutions. 

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A higher vocational education in social entrepreneurship

This education will give you practical and theoretical competence to develop and lead initiatives that contributes to positive societal change. Either if you want to start a (social) business, develop you work place or create new solutions, you can get the tools you need to succeed. 

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The social entrepreneur

Learn about the role and possibilities. 

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Applying for the education

Information about the criterias and process. 

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Practical info

Structure, teaching, and implementation of the study programme. 

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Learning outcome

What you will learn in this education. 

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Practical approach

Coming

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Videos

Videos with former students about how they used what they learned after the studies  (language: Norwegian) 

Study from all over Norway

The education is hybrid: you can participate online or in place. Our main office is in Trondheim. In adition we offer decentralised education in social entrepreneurship in Steinkjer, Sarpsborg and Åleund.  If you live in other counties, you can participate digitally or go to gatherings in Trondheim. 

One education - several possibilitiesr

Social entrepreneurship is about creating solotuions for societal challenges. The competence may be used in the public sector, businesses, voluntary organisations and NGOs. 

Through the education, you will learn how to identify needs, develop ideas, build projects and create changes that adds value for both individuals and the society. 

Praktisk informasjon

  • 60 ECTS

  • Study one year full time or two years part time

  • Hybrid lectures - participate online or in person

  • Practice-oriented subjects

  • Undervisningsdager: Onsdager

  • Price: NOK 700 in registration fee per semester

  • Expenses for literature and equipment, as well as travel and accommodation in connection with gatherings, are in addition.

Student admission

The portal for applications opens in February and closes in the end of June. 

In the admission period we will process the applications on an ongoing basis. When you have sent in the application, you cannot alter it. But, if we need any more information, we will get in touch. 

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