Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- critically analyze and evaluate corporate responsibility and sustainable development in companies and organizations
- implement ethical, social and environmental aspects into the company strategic decision-making and into practice
- resolve complex social and environmental business matters
- professionally communicate CSR issues to stakeholders and the public

Implementation and methods of teaching

The study unit contains 8 x 2 hours teaching sessions that include lectures, teaching discussions, videos/podcasts, project work as well as student presentations.

Timing and attendance

Active participation in lectures and discussions, team meetings and project work is needed.

Learning material and recommended literature

All materials will be given by the teacher in electric form via the learning platform moodle, and collected, analyzed, or produced, by students themselves.

Alternative completion methods

To be agreed with the teacher in advance.

Working life cooperation

The course contains either a real life company case or is a part of an ongoing RDI (Research, Development and Innovation) project of LAB University of Applied Sciences

Learning environment

The course will be a combination of class room activities, group work and independent learning.

Contents

The student
- is able to critically analyze and evaluate information in relation to corporate responsibility and sustainable development
- is able to implement ethical, social and environmental aspects into the company strategic decision-making and into practice
- is able to reflect current topics in business from the viewpoint of both sustainability and profitability

Assessment criteria

Evaluation consists of self evaluation, peer evaluation and evaluation of the teacher. Company cases and/or the project will also be evaluated by the comissioner(s).

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student
- shows ability to describe ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
-- participates in discussions on given topics
- is able to deliver the given assignments on time

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student
- shows ability to evaluate ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
- understands the multitude of CSR
- discusses the given topics and gives independent and critical arguments
- gives concrete recommendations for companies to improve their environmental or social performance

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student
- shows ability to critically analyze ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
- discusses the given topics on a professional level
- can validate his arguments coherently
- gives concrete, realistic and innovative recommendations for companies to improve their environmental or social performance