INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Programme

Growing successful social entrepreneurship organisations

Just as business entrepreneurs change the face of business, social entrepreneurs act as the change agents for society, developing ideas and new approaches, creating and implementing solutions to social problems that change society for the better.

A key component of INSEAD’s Social Entrepreneurship Initiative, the INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Programme is a comprehensive programme of education, networking and research. The programme combines theory and practice equally, balancing the deep academic knowledge of the faculty, INSEAD’s leading research into social entrepreneurship, with discussions and insights from expert speakers. You will focus on the business skills and frameworks needed to help grow your social venture and improve your effectiveness and social impact.

Key Benefits

• Understand the role social entrepreneurs play in society and the key challenges that you face in your work
• Build your leadership, organisational and negotiation skills to manage a growing social enterprise
• Become part of a dynamic network of international social entrepreneurs and engage with those who are pioneering innovations and establishing best practices
• Gain skills in applying business tools to empower the market place and achieve social benefits

The INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Programme brings together INSEAD’s renowned faculty with an international group of leaders in social entrepreneurship, to bridge the gap between human needs and the resources required to address them.  

Along with case study discussion and analysis, the programme creates a forum for the exchange of experiences and practical knowledge. Participants join a vibrant and active past participant network.

Topics covered during the programme include: 

1. What is Social Entrepreneurship?
2. Leadership and Change
3. Managerial skills
4. Strategy and Innovation

This programme is open to entrepreneurs and executives from companies or organisations involved in furthering the common good. Candidates should be either leading – or have major operating responsibility for – social entrepreneurial activities. We welcome participants from both non-profit and for-profit organisations.

“I am pleased to support this wonderful initiative that creates and fosters immense creativity, energy, and commitment among participants and faculty. It is an open centre of ideas and energy for integrating social entrepreneurship and business.”

Founder
Andromeda Fund
The Netherlands

“The INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Programme in Fontainebleau brought together a diverse representation of case studies and learning from a cross section of relevant businesses and organisations which were extremely beneficial in helping me to understand how to make my own business more succesful. The teaching was personal, passionate and supportive. I highly recommend it.”

Creative Director
Anti-Apathy
United Kingdom

“The INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Programme gave me an opportunity to take a little distance from the work that Gram Vikas is doing and view it more objectively and strategically. This reflection was possible because of the refreshing approach to teaching and handling of the case studies used. The atmosphere in the classroom was charged up and conducive for learning as the participants were experienced people with a mature, professional approach. It was indeed good for me and for my organisation to have participated in this programme in Singapore.”

Executive Director
Gram Vikas
India

“How can we address social problems with an innovative business approach? What makes a social entrepreneur unique? These and many other important issues were richly debated and participants were exposed to a variety of essential skills and models. I left the campus inspired, rich in with wonderful new friends.”

Chief Executive Officer
Kashf Foundation
Pakistan

Great minds don’t think alike

INSEAD’s professors represent many cultures, disciplines, and perspectives. Led by acknowledged world experts in their own particular fields, this programme faculty remain intimately close to business and most are engaged in cross-disciplinary research.*

	Filipe Santos Programme Director Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship Academic Director, INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Initiative Director, Rudolf and Valeria Maag International Centre for Entrepreneurship (Maag ICE) His research lies at the intersection of strategy, organisation theory, and entrepreneurship. His current focus is the field of social entrepreneurship and social innovation. He is particularly interested in understanding the processes through which entrepreneurs construct new firms and markets. Read more...
	Hans Wahl Programme Co-Director Executive Director of INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Initiative Hans joined the INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Initiative in 2007. He has a background as a human rights activist, educator, and trainer based in Paris, with more than 30 years of experience in economic and political development. Read more...
	Hal Gregersen Senior Affiliate Professor of Leadership

*programme faculty may change

Dates & Fees

Participants are advised to arrive the morning of the first day as the opening session begins in the afternoon.

Please click here for more information about the terms and conditions.

For full details on how to apply, accommodation, and cancellation conditions please visit the Practical Information page

* Fee subject to change. For programmes delivered in France, VAT (19.6%) to be added for companies based in France, or for European companies where no VAT number is supplied. For programmes delivered in Singapore, GST (7%) to be added for Singapore-registered companies.