The aim of this course is to give students an introduction to the contemporary sphere of corporate social reporting (CSR), e.g. environmental, social, sustainability and corporate social responsibility reporting. The focus is on discussing issues such as: which companies are reporting, what is being reported and how is this done, and, most importantly, why do companies engage in these activities.

Two introductory lectures will be given, after which students will be assigned an essay (a project work). These assignments will be discussed at the third meeting in December. In addition, students are required to complete an intermediate task prior to the second introductory lecture. Further details regarding the assignments will be available at the first lecture. Completion of the course requires analytical reading of the supplementary material, acquainting on some companies' social reports, completing the intermediate task, and completing the essay (project work) on a given topic. Supplementary reading list will be available.

No enrollment required before hand - registration for the course on-site at the first lecture.

GIVE FEEDBACK (25.2.2010 klo 11:00 - 25.3.2010 klo 11:00)

This course aims to familiarize students with the basic aspects of corporate social accounting. The lectures will give an introduction to the field of reporting concerning social and environmental issues and will look at social accounting within companies.

Lectures will be combined with practical exercises during which students will be asked to accomplish small tasks. An essay will be assigned to students at the end of the course. Further details about the tasks to be accomplished as well as reading requirements will be given at the first meeting. In order to complete the course, students need to attend all the lectures, be active during practical assignments in class and write a final essay.

No enrollment required before hand - registration for the course on-site at the first lecture!

Please notice that the first lecture of the course has been deferred to Fri 5-Feb-2010 instead of Thu 4-Feb-2010 due to overlapping! The first lecture is on Fri 5-Feb-2010 at 14-16, Pinni A3112!           
          

Nettiopsu

The aim of this course is to give the students an introduction to the basic concepts of CSR and the ways in which business can and claims to contribute to social wellbeing. The course aims at promoting discussion around the various socio-economic implications of business operations within different contexts.

The course starts with introductory lectures, after which students are given an assignment. The assignments are then discussed together in a seminar type of manner. At the end of the course students are expected to write a short learning diary reflecting their perceptions on the issues covered in the course. Supplementary reading list will be available. Completion of the course requires active participation in lectures and seminar and a learning diary of a few pages at the end of the course.

No enrollment required before hand - registration for the course on-site at the first lecture!

The course focuses on performance measurement from the viewpoint of sustainability and corporate social responsibility, emphasizing its social and economic dimensions. The general focus of this course is on indicators and tools used for performance measurement and especially on indicators that support sustainable organizational practices and social responsibility towards personnel.

Completion of the course requires active participation (80 % mandatory) in lectures and individual and group exercises, as well as analytical studying of the supplementary reading material and writing a learning diary/final essay in due time.

No enrollment required before hand - registration for the course on-site at the first lecture!