Corporate Social Responsibility

The course introduces participants to the field of Corporate Social Responsibility. The course begins with a discussion on the history of CSR activities, and moves through planning, implementation, evaluation and development of the CSR cycle in profit making organizations. The course concludes with a discussion on how the field of CSR is likely to develop in future.INTENDED AUDIENCE: Students from all disciplines can enroll for this course.PRE-REQUISITES: NilINDUSTRY SUPPORT: All corporate organizations

Week 1: Module 1: Introduction to CSR: What and Why of CSRWeek 2: Module 2: Emergence of CSR: History and current scenarioWeek 3: Module 3: Stakeholders: Organization, Government, Society and Regulatory EnvironmentsWeek 4: Module 4: Planning and Implementing CSR activitiesWeek 5: Module 5: Evaluating and developing CSR activitiesWeek 6: Module 6: Corporate GovernanceWeek 7: Module 7: CSR and SustainabilityWeek 8: Module 8: Future Directions
Final Examination Format: Online. Multiple Choice Questions on the same pattern as the weekly quizzes.