Course Description

This online course introduces you to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its place in the world today. You will learn about the history, the different definitions and approaches, and the application of CSR within organisations. The learning materials and tools available in the courses allow you to acquire an introductory knowledge of CSR that will help you address social responsibility and sustainability concerns more effectively.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Define and summarise the concept of CSR and Sustainability
• Review alternative definitions of CSR and their strengths and limitations
• Assess comparative needs for CSR
• Distinguish between the applications of CSR in various practical situations

Authored by Prof. Dr Michael Hopkins, one of the leading scholars and experienced professionals in the field of CSR, the course is 100% online with a duration of 10 weeks.

Overview

Course Code: CSR-15032021
Start Date: 15 March 2021
Duration: 10 weeks
Study Method: Distance learning

Registration: Open - Freemium Model

If you missed the Information session on 10 February 2021, you can watch it here

In collabotation with 

Unit 1

Introduction and CSR definitions

Unit 2

Why CSR? Where is CSR today?

Unit 3

The UN and International Agencies Treatment of CSR

Unit 4

CSR Regulation

Unit 5

ISO2600 and GRI

Unit 6

Is CSR Philanthropy? Communicating your CSR and Sustainability

Unit 7

Applying definitions in practice

Final Assignment

Basic Track

Certification Track

Course content

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Readings

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Activities such as quizzes or forums

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Online videos

Live chat session

Grading of the activities

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Access to final assigment

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Certificate of completion

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Choose your track and register now!

Free

300 USD/CHF