Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship - Session 1 (2026)
6-17 July 2026
Weekday academic classes and university preparation workshops.
In-person Program
Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship
Explore how businesses combine financial success with social and environmental impact. Learn business fundamentals, develop a team enterprise idea, and pitch it to your class.
Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
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Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
High school; completed grade 10
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-18
Location / Region
UBC Vancouver campus, Vancouver, Canada
Cost
$1,940; $2,620
Duration
2 weeks
Format
In-person
EntrepreneurshipBusiness & Economics
Class size: Small classes
Accommodation: Optional single-room campus residence
Meals: Weekday lunch; full board with residence
Certificate / Outcome: Letter of Completion
Tutors / faculty: Dr. Zorana Svedic, UBC Sauder
Sessions / cadence: Mon-Fri: 3-hour classes, 1.5-hour workshops
Main deliverable / output: Team social enterprise idea and pitch
Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship summary
This UBC Sauder course connects business fundamentals with social and environmental change through examples of purpose-driven companies.
You work with teammates to design a social enterprise and pitch it to classmates, alongside university preparation workshops.
It suits students exploring business school who want to test their interest through practical teamwork and a campus experience.
What is Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship?
Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship is a practical business course offered by UBC Sauder School of Business through UBC Extended Learning's Future Global Leaders program. It explores how companies can address climate change, inequality and sustainability while remaining financially successful.
Students study strategy, marketing and operations through examples from well-known businesses, then develop a social enterprise idea in teams. Morning campus classes lead into afternoon university preparation workshops, combining subject exploration with a taste of university life.
Why Succeed highlights Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship
The team enterprise pitch gives students a concrete way to apply business ideas.
Strategy, marketing and operations are connected to social and environmental problems.
Dr. Zorana Svedic brings business teaching experience and student competition coaching.
University preparation workshops broaden the experience beyond the subject class.
Who is Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship for?
Best for
Students considering business school who enjoy teamwork and want to connect enterprise with positive social change.
Not ideal if
You prefer independent study or want a direct university admission pathway.
Is Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship worth it?
This course is worth considering if you want to test whether business interests you through practical collaboration. Developing and pitching an enterprise idea gives you a specific experience to reflect on, while the university preparation workshops add useful context.
Its value depends on engaging with the project and campus experience. Treat the Letter of Completion as evidence of participation and meeting program expectations; attendance does not provide a direct route into university.
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Cost and what is included
$1,940; $2,620; includes Morning academic classes and afternoon university preparation workshops., Weekday lunch in the residence dining hall., UBC Recreation Card for swimming and drop-in sports., Weekday afternoon student life activities., Residence add-on: single room and breakfast, lunch and dinner daily., Residence add-on: scheduled airport pickup and drop-off., Residence add-on: weeknight and weekend activities., Residence add-on: local medical insurance for international students..
Accommodation
Optional single-room campus residence
Meals
Weekday lunch; full board with residence
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
2 weeks; UBC Vancouver campus, Vancouver, Canada.
What to check before committing
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Effort level
Moderate, with a full weekday learning routine.
Best started
Once a course session is published, allow several weeks before registration for family and travel planning.
Main challenge
Turning a social purpose into a workable business idea.
Typical preparation
Choose a social or environmental problem you would like a business to address.
Look at one purpose-driven company and consider how it earns revenue.
Create the Family Account in advance and plan to submit the information package within 48 hours of registration.
If you need academic accommodations, begin the accessibility process as soon as you register.
Useful if
You want to explore business before choosing a university subject.
What do students do on Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship?
You explore how businesses balance financial success with social and environmental impact. The practical work culminates in a team-designed enterprise idea presented to classmates.
Step-by-step process
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Explore purpose-driven businesses through examples from well-known companies.
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Learn the basics of strategy, marketing and operations.
- 3
Work with teammates to design your own social enterprise idea.
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Pitch the idea to the class.
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Attend university preparation workshops alongside the academic course.
Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship - Session 2 (2026)
20-31 July 2026
Weekday academic classes and university preparation workshops.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship - Session 1 (2026) | 6-17 July 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship - Session 2 (2026) | 20-31 July 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
High school students ages 15-18.
Completed grade 10 or equivalent.
Students from Canada and other countries may participate.
Recommended: 78% average, 3.5 GPA, B average, or IB 5.
English learners: recommended IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80, or equivalent.
No admission application, transcripts, or proof of English required.
A parent or guardian must create the Family Account.
Submit the information package within 48 hours of registration.
How much does Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship cost?
Course fee
$1,940 CAD; $2,620 CAD — Canadian/permanent resident; international student respectively.
Funding or discounts
- Optional residence: $2,650 CAD — Added to the course fee.
- 2026 registration deposit: $500 CAD — Payment toward the fee; full payment applied to later registrations.
- UBC President Bursary: For eligible British Columbia grade 11 students demonstrating financial need.
What's included
Morning academic classes and afternoon university preparation workshops., Weekday lunch in the residence dining hall., UBC Recreation Card for swimming and drop-in sports., Weekday afternoon student life activities., Residence add-on: single room and breakfast, lunch and dinner daily., Residence add-on: scheduled airport pickup and drop-off., Residence add-on: weeknight and weekend activities., Residence add-on: local medical insurance for international students.
How to apply to Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship
- 1
Review the course eligibility and Future Global Leaders refund policies.
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For a published course session, select the course and commuter or residence options.
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Have a parent or guardian create or access the Family Account.
- 4
Add the student using an email address different from the parent's or guardian's.
- 5
Assign the student to the course in the cart and complete checkout.
- 6
Select New Application in the Family Account and submit the information package within 48 hours.
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Follow the emailed instructions to set up the student's account and Campus-wide Login.
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What does Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Purpose-driven business
Explore how companies combine financial success with social and environmental impact.
Business fundamentals
Learn strategy, marketing and operations through examples from well-known businesses.
Enterprise design and pitching
Develop a social enterprise idea with teammates and pitch it to classmates.
University preparation
Attend workshops on applications, study habits, subject choices and university well-being.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship?
A typical day during the program.
Academic classes
Monday-Friday, 9 am-12 noon: social entrepreneurship classes.
University preparation
Monday-Friday, 1:30-3 pm: university preparation workshops.
Campus activities
Optional campus activities, study time and social opportunities follow workshops.
Residence activities
Residence students join evening social activities and weekend excursions.
Who teaches on Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship?
Dr. Zorana Svedic, MBA, PhD, is a lecturer in UBC Sauder's Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources division and is named as the instructor for Sessions 1 and 2. She has taught undergraduate and graduate business courses since 2005 and coached teams for business plan and case competitions.
University preparation lectures are led by UBC instructors and professionals experienced in advising high school students.
Where do students stay on Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship?
Residential plan
- Single campus room: A furnished single room includes bedding, a desk, chair and lamp.
- Full board: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included daily, including weekends.
- Residence support: Student life assistants provide 24/7 support with a 10-to-1 student-to-staff ratio.
- Activities and transfers: The package includes evening and weekend activities and airport transfers within scheduled windows.
Non-residential plan
- Weekday lunch: Commuters receive lunch Monday-Friday in the residence dining hall.
- Afternoon campus life: Commuters can join weekday afternoon activities and must depart by 5 pm.
- Daily travel: Families arrange accommodation and transportation to and from campus.
Residence floors are mixed-gender with shared bathrooms; commuter supervision is limited to daily in-class attendance checks.
What happens after Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Develop a social enterprise concept with teammates.
Gain experience pitching a business idea to classmates.
Explore whether business school matches your interests.
Build familiarity with university applications and study expectations.
Earn a Letter of Completion by meeting attendance and conduct requirements.
Future Global Leaders is not a direct pathway to UBC or any other university.
Where does Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship take place?
Classes take place on UBC's Vancouver campus in British Columbia, Canada, with campus recreation and dining forming part of the experience. Commuters can use public transit to the UBC Bus Loop; Vancouver International Airport is about a 30-minute drive from campus.
Residence students arrive on Sunday before their session and depart on Saturday after it.
Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship FAQs
You study strategy, marketing and operations through purpose-driven business examples. The course explores how businesses can create social and environmental impact while remaining financially successful.
You work in a team to design a social enterprise idea and pitch it to the class.
Yes. Commuters attend the same course and university preparation workshops, receive weekday lunch and a UBC Recreation Card, and arrange their own accommodation and transportation.
Residence includes a single room, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, scheduled airport transfers, evening and weekend activities, and local medical insurance for international residence students.
Student life assistants live in residence and provide support 24/7, with a 10-to-1 residence student-to-staff ratio. Staff hold first aid, CPR-C and AED certifications and undergo enhanced criminal record checks.
Students receive a Letter of Completion if they remain in good standing with program and conduct expectations and miss no more than one class without approval.
No. Future Global Leaders offers university experience and preparation, but it is not a direct pathway to UBC or another university.
A parent or guardian creates the Family Account using their own email and adds the student using a different email. After checkout, the information package must be completed within 48 hours.
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