The course has its focus on the social dimension of corporate social responsibility (CSR) both as itself as well as together with economic aspects. The aim of this course is to give the students an introduction to the basic concepts of corporate social responsibility, especially focusing on understanding the special characteristics and contextual nature of the social dimension of CSR.

The course will start with introductory lectures, after which students will be given a small assignment that will later on be discussed together in a seminar type of manner. Supplementary reading list will be available. Completion of the course requires a) active participation in lectures & seminar and b) a learning diary / essay (a few pages) at the end of the course.