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 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
2. P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
3. P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
4. P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
5. P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
6. P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
7. P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
8. P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
9. P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
10. P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
11. P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
12. P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
13. P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
14. P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.

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