On the way to responsible business (5 cr)

Objective

1. You will understand what corporate responsibility means and why it is important in today's business world.
2. Understand the concepts and meanings of CSR.
3. You will be able to evaluate corporate responsibility work.
4. You will know the principles and standards for measuring corporate responsibility.
5. You know how CSR should be reflected in a corporate strategy and operations.

Content

- What is responsible business?
- What is the meaning and benefit of CSR in an organisation?
- How is CSR measured, reported, and evaluated?
- How do standards and legislation guide the organisation's CSR now and in the future?
- What is the relevance of corporate responsibility for stakeholders?
- What should individuals and communities do to promote CSR?
- How should CSR be reflected in day-to-day work and activities?

Course material

Most of the material used in the course can be found on the course's Learn platform.

Study forms and methods

During the course, you will complete assignments independently at your own pace.

RDI and work-related cooperation

The course includes workplace-based assignments.

Timing of exams and assignments

The course includes exams to be taken in Learn.

Student workload

An average of 135 hours, equivalent to five credits of work.

Further information

Opintojakso on tarjolla:

Avoimen AMkin opiskelijoille: rajaton
CampusOnliopiskelijoille: 40 paikkaa
Tutkinto-opiskelijoille: 10 paikkaa

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Student can
a) use professional vocabulary and concepts proficiently.