MBA638 Case Studies in Corporate Social Responsibility (3 cr.)

This course provides an overview of the core concepts and practical challenges of corporate social responsibility.  Case studies illustrate the impact of corporate social responsibility on company behavior and strategic planning.  A stakeholder model integrating the government, media, non-profits, communities, and environment is applied to business, industry, and organizational scenarios.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Explore the relationship between an organization and the communities within which it operates.
2. Create a stakeholder model for analyzing corporate social responsibility issues.
3. Construct corporate social responsibility policies and form a plan of action.
4. Develop and assess measurement strategies for accountability and transparency.