MANAGING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROJECTS

Course Description

is an undergraduate course offered by Cyprus International University. The course examines the strategic role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability in contemporary organizations, with a focus on their impact on business, society, public policy, and the environment. Topics include the principles of CSR, stakeholder management, social responsibility frameworks, ethics and corporate behavior, globalization and responsible business practices, CSR in non-profit organizations, CSR strategy and leadership, performance evaluation based on CSR, and the development of effective social responsibility projects. At the end of the course, students are expected to critically evaluate social responsibility cases and emerging CSR trends, understand the strategic importance of CSR and sustainability, apply CSR principles to real-world business situations, analyze stakeholder expectations and contemporary CSR developments, assess the critical success factors of CSR initiatives, and design and evaluate corporate social responsibility projects that address organizational and societal challenges.

MANAGING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROJECTS

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 Differentiate the key drivers, current trends, and developments behind corporate social responsibility=4
2. 02 Demonstrate a solid understanding of the strategic nature of CSR, sustainability and its impact on and relationship to society, business, policy, and the environment =4
3. 03 Elaborate knowledge of international business, responsible globalization, and develop an ability to apply CSR principles to current business situations =5
4. 04 Critically evaluate cases, proposals, and new trends in social responsibility = 5
5. 05 Debate key components and critical success factors of a good CSR project= 5
6. 06 Reflect the knowledge when developing CSR project for a given company=5

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 William B. Werther Jr., and David Chandler (2006). Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility: Stakeholders in a Global Environment,
2. 02 Kreutzer, R. T. (2024). The path to sustainable corporate management. Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden.
3. 03 Werther, W. B., & Chandler, D. (2021). Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility: Sustainable Value Creation (5th ed.). Sage.
4. 04 Articles and case studies provided in the class

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Critically evaluate cases, proposals, and new trends in social responsibility SOLO 5
2. L02 Demonstrate a solid understanding of the strategic nature of CSR, sustainability and its impact on and relationship to society, business, policy, and the environment SOLO 6
3. L03 Elaborate knowledge of international business, responsible globalization, and develop an ability to apply CSR principles to current business situations SOLO 5
4. L04 Differentiate the key drivers, current trends, and developments behind corporate social responsibility SOLO 4
5. L05 Debate key components and critical success factors of a good CSR project SOLO 5
6. L06 Reflect the knowledge when developing CSR project for a given company SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline.
2. P02 Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, basic engineering, computer-based computation, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline to the solution of complex engineering problems.
3. P03 Ability to define complex engineering problems by using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem addressed.
4. P04 Ability to formulate complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
5. P05 Ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, while considering the relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) associated with the problem addressed.
6. P06 Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems.
7. P07 Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products in a way that meets present and future needs while considering realistic constraints and conditions.
8. P08 Ability to select and use appropriate techniques and resources—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
9. P09 Ability to select and use modern engineering and computational tools—including estimation and modelling—for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
10. P10 Ability to conduct literature research and use appropriate research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
11. P11 Ability to design experiments for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
12. P12 Ability to conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and interpret findings for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
13. P13 Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
14. P14 Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions within the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
15. P15 Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to the principles of professional engineering conduct.
16. P16 Awareness of acting impartially without discrimination in any matter and of being inclusive of diversity.
17. P17 Ability to work effectively as an individual.
18. P18 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in intra-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
19. P19 Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid).
20. P20 Ability to communicate effectively in spoken form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
21. P21 Ability to communicate effectively in written form on technical matters, taking into account the diverse characteristics of the target audience (such as education, language, and profession).
22. P22 Knowledge of professional practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis.
23. P23 Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
24. P24 Ability for independent and lifelong learning.
25. P25 Ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
26. P26 Lifelong learning ability that includes the capacity to think critically about technological changes.

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