University of Alberta Edmonton
Course Information:
Corporate Social Responsibility &
Social
Entrepreneurship
Credit-Bearing
Graduate |
Corporate social and environmental responsibility is an important strategic consideration for
companies around the world. The relationship a business has with both government and the
larger public is integral to its success, reputatio
n, and day
-
to
-
day activities.
This course offers a
practical introduction to social entrepreneurship and addresses entrepreneurship, innovation, and
corporate social responsibility. The course focuses on key concepts in the field of social
entrepreneursh
ip and social enterprise, including organizational learning, sustainability,
philanthropy, commercialization, and profit and nonprofit development. It also presents cases that
illustrate these concepts in practical contexts. Ideas and skills learned in thi
s course will better
enable students to:
play a role in shaping socially responsible businesses;
develop a genuinely sustainable business enterprise;
infuse non
-
profit organizations with a spirit of social innovation and practical financial
sustainability;
assist in influencing future government actions. |
Managing Public, Not
-
for
-
Profit Organizations
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
Many management ideas and practices are derived from private, for
-
profit organizations. This
course examines some of the issues confronting management in the public, voluntary and not
-
for
-
profit sectors, for example, health,
education, charities, churches, cultural organization and
the arts, community groups, aid agencies, etc. It addresses the issues of to what extent and how
management in these types of organizations is different from the dominant private sector view
of mana
gement; the extent to which practices from one sector may be adopted by another, and
pressures which lead in this direction, through, for example, funding agencies. Specific issues
such as the management of volunteers will also be considered. Prerequisite:
SMO 201 or 301 |
Corporate Social Responsibility & Social Entrepreneurship
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
Corporate social and environmental responsibility is an important strategic consideration for
companies around the world. The relationship a business has with both government and the
larger public is integral to its success, reputatio
n, and day
-
to
-
day activities.
This course offers a
practical introduction to social entrepreneurship and addresses entrepreneurship, innovation,
and corporate social responsibility. The course focuses on key concepts in the field of social
entrepreneursh
ip and social enterprise, including organizational learning, sustainability,
philanthropy, commercialization, and profit and nonprofit development. It also presents cases
that illustrate these concepts in practical contexts. Ideas and skills learned in thi
s course will
better enable students to:
play a role in shaping socially responsible businesses;
develop a genuinely sustainable business enterprise;
infuse non
-
profit organizations with a spirit of social innovation and practical financial
sustainability;
assist in influencing future government actions. |
Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility with Communications
Credit-Bearing
Graduate |
This course focuses on the application of moral principles and models for ethical decision making
to individuals and businesses in the 21st century. Contemporary ethical and social issue
s will be
examined through the use of case studies, class discussions and presentations.
Topics include
concepts of individual ethics, workplace issues, corporate compliance and social and
environmental responsibility. While examining ethical issues, emph
asis will be placed on
improving students’ proficiency levels in verbal and written business communication. |
Managing
Not
-
for
-
Profit Organizations
Credit-Bearing
Graduate |
Man
y management ideas and practices are derived from private, for
-
profit organizations. This
course examines some of the issues confronting management in the public, voluntary and not
-
for
-
profit sectors, for example, health, education, charities, churches, cu
ltural organization and the
arts, community groups, aid agencies, etc. It addresses the issues of to what extent and how
management in these types of organizations is different from the dominant private sector view of
management; the extent to which practi
ces from one sector may be adopted by another, and
pressures which lead in this direction, through, for example, funding agencies. Specific issues
such as the management of volunteers will also be considered |
Program Information:
Alberta School of Business
The Canadian Centre for Social Entrepreneurship (CCSE)
Services
Speaker Series
Degree and Certificate InformationNo degrees listed.No certificates listed.
Information on Training and Other Services
| Leadership Development: Speaking for Effective Decisions |
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| Leadership Development: Meetings for Effective Decisions |
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Additional InformationThe Canadian Centre for Social Entrepreneurship (CCSE) is unique in Canada in its mission to work with all three sectors - voluntary, government and business - to build the foundations necessary to encourage entrepreneurial approaches to social innovation. Leaders in the new philanthropy agree that solutions to critical social issues lie in dissolving the boundaries between the sectors to share insight, knowledge and commitment for the development of our communities.
The need for a forum to inform, strengthen, and engage communities made the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta a logical choice for housing the CCSE. The CCSE benefits from the expertise and stature of the Alberta School of Business in education, research and collaboration with the community.
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