Course Description
Introduction to corporate led efforts in social impact. Shareholder, management, and employee views of corporate social impact (CSI) efforts. Frameworks for understanding increasing efforts by corporations to show demonstrable outcomes of their CSI efforts.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
CSI Framework Analysis
Learning Outcome
Evaluate various corporate social impact frameworks and models to assess how businesses integrate social responsibility into their operations and strategy.
Title
Stakeholder Perspective Integration
Learning Outcome
Analyze corporate social impact initiatives from multiple stakeholder viewpoints, including shareholders, management, and employees, to understand competing priorities and shared value creation.
Title
Impact Measurement and Assessment
Learning Outcome
Apply methods for measuring and evaluating the demonstrable outcomes of corporate social impact efforts to determine their effectiveness and authenticity.
Title
Business Stewardship
Learning Outcome
Articulate how corporations can serve as instruments for good in society, reflecting principles of ethical stewardship, integrity, and responsibility to both profit and people.