MBA 771: Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) deals with the impact of organizational activities on society and the environment. Presently, CSR has become an extremely important factor influencing the development of companies, their profits and brand image. Socially responsible organizations offer services and donations that support charitable activities, social actions, sustainability, wellness and disaster relief. This course takes a multi-disciplinary approach to the global social, ethical and environmental issues that historically and currently move organizations to adopt CSR practices. Topics include: the history of CSR thought, the CSR debate, management for sustainability, green management, social responsibility, social media, and social entrepreneurship.