Responsible Business ManagementLaajuus (3 cr)

Learning objectives

After completing the course the student will acknowledge the key components of responsible business management and the key factors influencing the responsibility within the business. Furthermore the student will gain understanding of the necessity of the responsible business management for the profitability of an organization. After completing the course, the student will possess the ability to evaluate own actions, and professional persona in comparison to responsible business management standards.

Contents

• Introduction to corporate responsibility
• Integrating environment and human resources into corporate strategy
• Communicating responsibility
• Living and leading responsible business
• CSR programs

Starting level and linkage with other courses

None

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

It is possible to complete the course based on classroom learning or part time learning:
a) Online Learning
Self-study assignments 80h

Assessing one’s own learning is a compulsory part of the course.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

Grade 1
Portrays the knowledge of responsible business management.
Shows capabilities of using the terminology of responsible business management and creating shared value
Is able to present (oral or written) the key aspects of responsible business management.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

Grade 3
Portrays the knowledge of responsible business management.
Shows capabilities of using the terminology of responsible business management and creating shared value
Is able to present (oral or written) the key aspects of responsible business management.
Express the knowledge of the possibilities for organisations in advancing the responsible business management.
Provides feedback with arguments.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

Grade 5
Portrays profound knowledge of responsible business management.
Shows advanced capabilities of using the terminology of responsible business management and creating shared value
Is able to fluently present (oral or written) the key aspects of responsible business management.
Express the knowledge of the possibilities for organisations in advancing the responsible business management.
Provides feedback with arguments