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University of St. Michael's College in the University of Toronto



CSR: Program Overview

Certificate Requirements:

The Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility is awarded by the University of St. Michael's College to candidates who participate in a total of three on campus sessions (total eleven days), who attend one additional conference or workshop (of their choice), and who successfully complete a number of assignments, both written and oral. 

Sessions are held on the campus of the University of Toronto, at St. Michael's College, located in mid-town Toronto. (Hotel accommodation is available nearby. Course materials,  refreshment breaks (including lunch and several dinners) are included in course fee.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Module 1


Discussion
continues online

Module 2


Online
discussion

Module 3

3 days in the fall of each year

On campus, in Toronto

5 days in May
of the following year

On campus, in Toronto

3 days in September

On campus, in Toronto

Foundational Principles

Experience CSR

Ethics

Human Rights

Community Investment

Environment

Employee Relations                 
                                                Media Relations

Integrating theory and practice

Leadership

Governance

Affective learning

Curriculum Highlights

Discussion, simulation and role play will introduce participants to the foundational principles of Corporate Social Responsibility.  In a small group (maximum 15 students admitted each year) we will consider the language and  evolution of CSR and will discuss, together with invited experts,  governance,  measurement and recent international CSR surveys.  For one day of the session, participants will engage in an award winning web-based simulation entitled ExperienceCSR.

Attendance at Conference or Workshop:  Between October and September of the following year, participants should participate in a conference or workshop related to any aspect of CSR. Location and topic to be selected by the participant.

 

During the final session of the program, the elements of CSR are considered in integrated fashion, with particular focus on the role of leadership and governance.