Corporate Social Responsibility (5cr)

Code: R0217-3082

General information

Enrollment: 22.05.2023 - 28.05.2023; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 18.09.2023 - 31.12.2023; Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 0 cr

Virtual proportion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Distance learning

Campus: Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 40 - 120

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Business Management (HBA2), Laurea Leppävaara

Teachers: Sebastian King; Marika Nikkinen; Marjaana Ajanto; Kaija Koivusalo

Teacher in charge: Kaija Koivusalo

Groups: HBA222SN
Degree Programme in Business Management, daytime studies, S22, Leppävaara

Study unit: R0217

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- analyze environmental, social and economic responsibilities in service business
- develop sustainable practises in organisations

Teaching methods

A special implementation incorporating the Working Across Borders project in an international environment.

For more details see (link is to the 2022 implementation, no new info yet): https://www.ucll.be/international/short-programmes-international/virtual-projects/virtual-exchange-working-across-borders

Learning materials and recommended literature

All materials will be delivered via Canvas and Toledo.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

If you feel that you have already acquired the competences targeted in this study unit, or example you have worked closely with CSR issues, please send your Competence analysis to the course lecturers. The latest time to send the analysis is two weeks before the start of the study unit.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

The course includes a company project with an international client.

Important dates

Course opens in Canvas: 18 September
Class online meeting 29 September 1 pm
Project kick-off date: Tuesday, 10 October (online) 3 pm
Final seminar with the client: Tuesday, 12 December (online) 3 pm (note! not 11 December)

Forms of internationality

An international project with over 500 students from 10 countries is integrated into this study unit.

Student workload

5 ECTS = 135 hours of work.

Content and scheduling

A detailed schedule will be given in Canvas.

Further information

This implementation is intended for students on English-language BBA programmes. Students from Finnish-language BBA programmes who are interested in CSR and sustainability issues and are keen to develop their international networks and collaborate with students around the world are very welcome! Good English language skills are recommended.

Evaluation scale

H-5