| Course ID: | ENTR 5450/7450. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. |
| Course Title: | Corporate Social Responsibility |
Course
Description: | A framework to help managers make decisions regarding the social responsibility of corporations in an ever-changing global economy. Focusing on the idea that the purpose of the firm is not only to make a profit but also to create value for all stakeholders. |
| Oasis Title: | Corp Social Responsibility |
Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | Students will formulate high-impact, “real-world” professional learning opportunities where they can apply management frameworks as consultants for real companies that seek to improve their social responsibility impact. Students will develop innovative thinking, effective communication, and sound decision making, nurturing thoughtful leadership and creating a vibrant hub for business knowledge and application in the field. |
| Topical Outline: | The course will examine the following topics: understanding corporate social responsibility (CSR), including the case for and against CSR, concepts, theories, and stakeholder responsibility; applying CSR to business activities, including those in the marketplace, the workplace, the community, and the ecological environment; and managing CSR, including reporting and auditing, CSR strategy, CSR partnerships, and self-regulation of the firm. |