Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies

Entrepreneurship with a social mission

This edX course looks at entrepreneurship through a specific lens: how new ventures and innovation get used to address complex social problems in emerging economies, rather than entrepreneurship purely as a path to profit.

Who it's for

Beginners interested in social impact, development economics, or entrepreneurship outside the usual startup framing — no prior background is assumed.

Why it's worth it

Most beginner business courses default to a Western, tech-startup template. This one is useful precisely because it doesn't: emerging economies often demand different constraints and creativity, and understanding that context is genuinely valuable whether you're studying development, planning to work internationally, or just want a broader view of what entrepreneurship can mean beyond the standard pitch deck.