The student is able to understand the multifaceted relationship between business and society, and the broad impacts corporate activities have on societies. Moreover, the student understands the roles of accounting and corporate reporting within responsible business. The student is able to conceive the challenges related to representing, estimating and measuring of social impacts of business. The student knows the principles of social accounting and how these issues are being communicated to corporate stakeholders. The student is also able to evaluate such information from the user’s perspective.

Please notice that this course requires obligatory attendance on lectures and commitment to fulfil the tasks in between the lectures. The tasks include working in groups to write a group report, individual learning assignments and an exam during last lecture Feb. 26.

Registration online and by sending a motivation paper to the teacher by e-mail, further information below.

An evaluation comprises of a group report, individual assignments and an exam.

To apply for the course, register online and also write a motivation paper (1-2 pages) and send it to the teacher as an attachment of an e-mail (johanna.heiskanen@staff.uta.fi) at the latest Jan 8th 2015. Within the motivation paper you should tell why you are interested in this course. State also how well you are familiar with the issues of corporate social responsibility and sustainability. Include a short description of your previous studies and those involved with business, corporate responsibility and sustainability. Also state an area/ sector of business which is at the centre of your interest.