A Blended Value Framework for Educating the Next Cadre of Social Entrepreneurs

We adopt a blended value framework with implications for how business schools and educators can design, implement, and measure social entrepreneurship programs. The framework stresses both social and economic value creation and presents a unique opportunity and environment for business schools and their faculty to teach courses focused on the theory and practical skills needed to educate future social entrepreneurs. We advance a conceptual model that considers intrauniversity resources and activities, as well as partnerships with the greater social entrepreneurship community. We outline foundational pedagogical themes from both social entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship education that can enhance students' social entrepreneurship self-efficacy. Finally, we present recommendations for implementing the blended value framework with a focus on how educators can develop initiatives inside and outside their schools and universities.