Corporate social responsibility and diversity in organisations (SZF_219)
About Study Course
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
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)
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
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
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic and Public Relations Management | 1 | Master's | Required | Ilze Garoza, Ieva Nora Gediņa, Ieva Nora Gediņa, Ilze Garoza, Ilze Garoza, Ieva Nora Gediņa |
