BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
BA4453	Corporate Social Responsibility	Fall Spring	3	0	3	6

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Hybrid
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. ELİF OKAN
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. BİLGE UYAN ATAY
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course introduces students to the concept of corporate social responsibility, which involves an examination of whether organizations should expand their focus from serving stockholders to also considering the impact of the firm's activities on diverse stakeholders. Practicing corporate social responsibility requires that a corporation meld business goals with societal expectations. To do so means addressing complex questions such as: What obligations do businesses have to the societies in which they operate? Can the interests of corporations and their outside stakeholders be aligned or are they in inherent conflict?

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
After completing this course, you should be able to:

1. Examine the scope and complexity of corporate social responsibility (CSR).
2. Demonstrate a multi-stakeholder perspective in viewing CSR issues.
3. Understand the role of the corporations in society
4. Analyze the connections between corporate strategy and CSR and the impact on foundational organizational principles such as mission and vision.
5. Compare and contrast the multiple viewpoints and tradeoffs that exist in the area of CSR.
6. Analyze the complex issues confronting organizational leaders as they develop their CSR programs.
7. Evaluate the level of commitment to CSR of various organizations and explain how it can be a source of competitive advantage.
8. Analyze the impact of CSR implementation on corporate culture, particularly as it relates to social issues.
9. Examine the sustainability, CSR reports and able to read and understand.
10. Ability to do asessments about CSR strategies of the companies.

Course Content

This course is about theory and practical working concepts in CSR exploring cases that demostrate the great potential of critical approach may have to improve communities in the world, and to create awareness of potential pitfalls.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to CSR
2)	Definition of CSR What are the human rights according to GRI
3)	Sustainability for Business
4)	Unsustainable Corporate Practices
5)	Environmental and Social Trends
6)	Sustainability Reporting and Certification Standards
7)	Materiality and Stakeholder Mapping
8)	Midterm
9)	Customers and sustainability
10)	Employees and Sustainability
11)	CSR and supply chain relationship
12)	Government/ Corporate Governance and Financial Issues
13)	Social, Philathropic projects, NGOs
14)	Final

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Lecturer's slides (itslearning)
References:	Changing Business from the Inside Out: A Tree-Hugger's Guide to Working in Corporations Mohin, Tim (2012)

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Quizzes	4	% 10
Homework Assignments	5	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	6	84
Homework Assignments	4	1	4
Quizzes	5	1	5
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			139

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Being able to identify problems and ask right questions	2
2)	Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude	2
3)	Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail	3
4)	Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education	3
5)	Applying theoretical concepts in project planning	3
6)	Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork	3
7)	Increasing efficiency rate in business environment	2
8)	Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty	2
9)	Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business	4
10)	Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding	5
11)	Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology	3
12)	Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life	2
13)	Possessing managing skills and competence	3
14)	Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations	5
15)	Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment	3