EXECUTIVEPOST GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMS

Offered Jointly By

TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, MUMBAI

BALA VIKASA INTERNATIONAL CENTER, HYDERABAD

ABOUT BALA VIKASA INTERNATIONAL CENTER (BVIC, HYDERABAD)

Centre for Social Entrepreneurship (CSE) under the School of Management and Labour Studies (SMLS)at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) launched an innovative Masters Program on ‘Social Entrepreneurship’ in the year 2007 with the guiding principle of “Entrepreneurship development through practice”.

ABOUT TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (TISS, MUMBAI)

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) was established in 1936 as the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work. In 1944, it was renamed as the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

Since its inception, the Vision of TISS has been to be an institution of excellence in higher education that continually responds to changes in social realities through development and application of knowledge towards creating a people-centred, ecologically sustainable and just society that promotes and protects dignity, equality, social justice and human rights for all

Bala Vikasa International Centre (BVIC), Hyderabad, was founded in 2014 as an extended arm of Bala Vikasa Social Service Society, a Community development organization based in Warangal with a 42 year legacy.

With state-of-the-art facility housing one of the biggest social incubators in the country and a highly experienced team of professionals, BVIC’s mission is to emerge as a center of excellence in social entrepreneurship and responsible business over the next few years. So far, 30 social start-ups have been provided with incubation support in the form of capacity-building, mentoring, networking and funding, and over 30 workshops conducted for a wide spectrum of stakeholders in social entrepreneurship.

BVIC also works actively with corporates on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agendas providing advisory, consultancy and capacity building programs to CSRprofessionals. Drawing from the vast experience of implementing some of the most innovative and sustainable community-driven development projects in partnership with reputed multinational corporations, BVIC offers unique and very relevant insights to participants.

No business can solve all of society’s problems or bear the cost of doing so. Instead, each company must select issues that resonate with its functional areas. The essential test that should guide CSR is not whether a cause is worthy but whether it presents an opportunity to create a shared value; a meaningful benefit for society that is also valuable to the business.

This is the core purpose with which the EPGD-ICSR program is designed. The program provides the perspective to look beyond conventional CSR practices and engage in such activities which lead to shared value creation for the society as well as the business.

Introduction of EPGD Programs :

EXECUTIVE POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INNOVATIVE CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY(EPGDICSR)

There seems to be a clear shift as development is now seen to be closely linked to the efficient functioning of the market economy. One area that is witnessing a lot of activity is Social Entrepreneurship or SE. This program can have several relevant definitions but each one agrees that it is an attempt to merge conflicting priorities of social good and profitability, into one and unique business model. This, in a way is redefining business models and making them more inclusive.

EPGD–SE, will prepare the partic-ipants to embark on the journey of

social entrepreneurship and provide them with necessary tools to make this journey more meaningful and primed for success.

On the other hand, and through different interventions, other players of market economy such as public and private sector companies are attempting to address sustainability challenges in the business in a holistic manner by integrating both societal and company perspectives. With the changes in the company laws and increasing realisation of inclusive growth through CSR, there has

been paradigm shift in the way development strategies are conceptualised and implemented. EPGD-ICSR is a program which will provide participants all the knowledge to design, conceptualise and implement effective and strategic CSR programs.

Therefore, EPGD Programmes offered by TISS in partnership with BVIC are positioned to serve to these critical gaps in producing skilled individuals who would participate in market economy constructively with an entrepreneurial bent of mind.

Why this is the right program in CSR space?

Participants will learn how businesses can steadily contribute to dealing with development challenges through innovation and creativity

Participants will study the socio-economic barriers and drivers that lead to poverty and hunger, genderinequality and violation of human rights and environmental issues and design strategies to effec-tively address them

The program takes a progressive view on CSR and equips the participants to adopt entrepreneurial approach to CSR interventions

The program will help find solutions to social problems through innovation and creativity by bringing CSR as an integral part of its core business process

The program will enable the participants to better understand sustainability challenges, drivers and tools and approaches to CSR and sustainable development

: 18 months: On weekends or depending on the suitability of paricpants: Six modules with specific thematic focus: •Foundation •Key Stakeholders’ Analysis •Basis for CSR Program Design •Elements of CSR 3 Program Design •Impact Assessment and Reporting •Practicum: 44 (courses 32 + projects 08 + practicum 04): 3,00,000 INR

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Program benefits: The Program will equip the students with

A theoretical and philosophical perspective in CSR

An insightful perspective on innovation and entrepreneurship in design of corporate social responsibility and sustainable development initiatives

Inter-disciplinary perspectives on sustainable development, associated challenges, its drivers, tools and approaches

Enhanced skills in applying entrepreneurial approach to CSR and sustainable development initiatives Design and developement of

strategies to effictively steer a company’s CSR objectives

Ability to design innovative solutions in the domains of social, environmental and economic sustainability

Developed the capacity inimplementing CSR Programs Developed capacity in applying

the principles and standards for sustainability assessment and reporting

Practicing CSR professionals and those wanting to pursue a career in CSR in private and public sector companies

Practicing CSR professionals of voluntary and non-profit organizations

Small and Medium enterprise owners seeking to engage in CSR activities

Practicing and aspiring CSR consultants and advisors

Those wanting to enhance their academic base on the subject - students, academicians, researchers, government officials and policy makers alike

MODULE COURSES

Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship and SocialEntrepreneurship, Innovation

Triple Bottom Line, Legal Framework for CSR, Basic Accounting and Costing CSRBlueprint Design (Project Work 2)

Monitoring and Evaluation, Impact Assessment, Sustainability Reporting, CSR ImpactFramework Development (Project Work 4)

Problem Mapping, Social Research Methods, Participatory Tools for Analysis Problem Mapping for CSR (Project Work 1)

Stakeholder Marketing, Resource Management, Process Management, CSR Program Design (Project Work 3)

CSR Program Design, Seminar

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Who should attend the program?

EXECUTIVE POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP (EPGDSE)

Purpose: The course will prepare the participants to embark on the journey of entrepreneurship and thinking led by it. The course will also equip the candidates to play the extended role of a social entrepreneur where he or she attempts to directly address a gaping challenge in the society than only to fulfil the normal functional role of just an entrepreneur. It will address issues like inclusive growth, social security and carbon footprint to create lasting impact on the decision dynamics of the social entrepreneurs and professional managers. The participants would learn the basics of addressing the pressing issues entrepreneurially while building a sustainable business.

Entry into entrepreneurial eco-system Upward career enhancement in Development Sector

Academic base for students, researchers and policy-makers alike

Target group:

The program targets professionals or individuals who are willing to enhance their managerial ability by exploring the field of social entrepreneurship or who want to get a head start in pursuing entrepreneurship as a primary career option. It is also for individuals who want to make a difference by solving tangible, community-based problems in the process of creating a successful enterprise.

Theoretical and practical approaches for Social Entrepreneurship

Knowledge and tools for the social good through Venture Creation

Key Tools of Managing a Business

A platform where participants will learn from each other, by co-creating an ecosystem of support to sustainable social venture creation process

Ability to understand and design the business model for Social Venture

One of its kind in business management domain

Upward career progression for working development professionals

Entry into futuristic entrepreneurial ecosystem, which will involve inclusive and sustainable venture creation and growth

And importantly, a chance to live through an innovative idea of Social Entrepreneurship in a validated and controlled environment

Why this course over conventional MBA?

This course will be apt for those looking for

Program Benefits: The program will equip participants to have

Program structure :

DurationMode of the ProgrammeNumber of Modules Total CreditsProgram Cost

: 18 months: On weekends or depending on the suitability of participants: Four modules of taught courses and one module of fieldwork: 44 (taught courses 32 + field work 12): 3,00,000 INR

MODULE COURSES

Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship, Micro-economics, Social Sector Perspectives and Interventions, Sustainable Development and Social Ventures

Venture Planning for Impact, Financial Management and Fund Raising, Design and Human Resources Management, Management of technology

Field work

Problem Mapping, Basic Accounting and Costing, Social Marketing, Operation Management

Strategic Management, Ethics and Governance, Developing Business Plans, Risk Management, Sustainability Reporting

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City Address201, Zamarud Complex,

Durga Nagar, Somajiguda, Hyderabad,

Telangana - 500082

CampusRampally Dayara,Outer Ring Road,

Keesara, Hyderabad,Telangana - 501301

Mr. Vijay Kumar Machcha, kumar@balavikasa.org,

+91 80086 70004

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