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About Study Course

ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Lāsma Šķestere
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Information and Communication Science
Language:English, Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Media and communications

Objective

Provide master level students with in-depth knowledge of the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the current sustainability aspects – environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues – and their role in the development of enterprises/organisations. The course will promote students’ ability to analyse, compare and critically evaluate the performance demonstrated by companies and organisations in CSR implementation, sustainability management, ethical and inclusive organisation cultural development, while strengthening both academic understanding and practical analytical perspective.

Prerequisites

General knowledge of organisational theory, business fundamentals or management principles is recommended.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.• The nature of the concepts of CSR and DEI, their historical development and theoretical foundations
• Integration of sustainability, ethics and social responsibility into organisations’ strategies
• National and international standards (e.g. LNG, GRI, ESG approaches)

Skills

1.• Problem analysis and structuring solutions in DEI and CSR context
• Critical approach to assessing corporate social responsibility
• Planning and implementing effective communication in internal and external lectures theatres

Competence

1.• An integrated approach to implementing diversity and inclusion principles in the working environment
• Ability to operate ethically and sustainably in the management of organisations
• Intercultural and interdisciplinary cooperation on sustainability

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2025, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Strategic and Public Relations Management1Master'sRequiredIlze Garoza, Ieva Nora Gediņa, Ieva Nora Gediņa, Ilze Garoza, Ilze Garoza, Ieva Nora Gediņa