Responsible Business (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Follows the given course schedule. Deadlines are shared in the first session. Submissions are ongoing throughout the course following the given deadlines. Deadlines are announced in Moodle.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

CONTACT / CONTACT BLENDED
ONLINE / ONLINE BLENDED
VIRTUAL
DEMO
WORKSTUDY

Descriptions of implementation methods can be found in Haaga-Helia's website: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/implementation-types

You can complete the course unit by demonstrating or by Work&Study even if the course unit doesn't have DEMO or WORKSTUDY implementations. More information about recognition of learning at Haaga-Helia's website: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/career-planning/recognition-learning

Intro

Welcome to the course on Responsible Business—where ethics, sustainability, and innovation converge to shape the future of commerce. In today’s world, businesses are no longer judged solely by their profits, but by their impact on society, the environment, and global communities. Throughout the course, you'll explore how businesses can drive positive change while still achieving their strategic goals. This course will empower you to become a leader who understands that profitability and responsibility go hand in hand.

Materials

Book: Chandler, David 2022. Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility. Sixth Edition. Sage Publishing.

Teaching methods and instruction

Lectures, class assignments, independent study, group assignments and presentations.
Students participate in on-campus classroom teaching during the course.
Guidance is provided by the teacher through Moodle, emails etc.

Working life connections

Assignments chosen by students are connected to the real-world companies in responsible business. May also include guests speakers from different companies.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Includes Moodle quizzes, which can be taken 3 times.

Internationality

International aspects are considered as part of analyzing the selected company's responsible business.

Completion alternatives

Contact-blended, online, online-blended, virtual, virtual-instructed and demonstration.
More information is available at Haaga-Helia’s website:
https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/career-planning/recognition-learning

Learning assignments

Graded assignments: 1) Individual – Discuss and reflect, 2) Group – Mystery shopping, 3) Individual - Learning diary and 4) Quizzes (4). In addition there are class assignments (group) mainly done during class hours.

Assessment methods

The graded assignments Learning Diary and Mystery shopping are assessed using evaluation rubrics. Discuss and reflect assignment is evaluated by the amount of active conversations. There are also 4 quizzes that need to be passed. Detailed instructions for assessment and rubrics are available in Moodle. Attendance and participation will be required for passing this course.

The student is required to attend at least 75 percent of all lessons in contact, online, and blended formats, and actively participate.
Absence exceeding 50 percent will result in disqualification.