Course description
The course introduces students to institutional structures and relationships in the social (third) sector, both locally and globally. This sector includes not-for-profit and volunteer organizations, co-operatives, credit unions, and other social purpose enterprises that seek to improve social, economic and environmental conditions of communities. Students will explore key trends and issues concerning the social economy and related social policy issues such as unemployment, immigration, and poverty.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery