Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an elective course offered at the Faculty of Economics and open to students from different disciplines at Saint Joseph University of Beirut. The course introduces students to the theoretical foundations, principles, practices and institutional dimensions of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development. It examines the transformation of the role of the firm beyond the traditional objective of profit maximisation and analyses its responsibilities towards society and its various stakeholders, including employees, consumers, suppliers, investors, governments, NGOs, the media and competitors. The course also explores the relationship between CSR, corporate governance, business ethics, sustainable development, responsible communication and institutional change. Particular attention is given to the international CSR frameworks and standards, including ISO 26000, the United Nations Global Compact, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The course concludes with an analysis of CSR practices in Arab countries and Lebanon, supported by case studies and student projects.

Temps présentiel : 17.5 heures

Charge de travail étudiant : 9 heures

Méthode(s) d'évaluation : Examen final, Projets

Référence :
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