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170-0007-00L 2.5 Credits

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Fritz Brugger
This course unit is part of a joint ETH Master's program with Ashesi University Ghana. Enrollment takes place at Ashesi University.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:55

Abstract

In this course we explore the concepts of sustainability and CSR and focus attention on how firms achieve sustainability and CSR performance. Students will gain an understanding of the concepts of sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) and be able to situate these concepts within the broader debates about the role of business in society.

Objective

Define and summarise the concept of CSR and Sustainability Review alternative definitions of CSR and their strengths and limitations Assess comparative needs for CSR Connect leadership & management with sustainability and CSR Connect corporate governance with sustainability and CSR Distinguish between the applications of CSR in various practical situations

General Information

Language
English
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability No time listed 75 h semesterly

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