Executive Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility

Highlights

This programme is designed to provide updated knowledge about the concepts and practices of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and introduce the typical issues faced when applying CSR in an organisation.

The Executive Certificate will be jointly awarded by HKU SPACE and HKQAA.

• This course has 45 contact hours.
• Continuous assessment (40%) and a final internal examination (60%).
• Attendance requirement: 75%
• Two intakes will be offered in April and October each year.

Programme Details

Main topics covered:

1. Introduction to sustainable development, CSR and Corporate Citizenship
2. Recognizing social responsibility and stakeholder engagement with case study
3. Corporate governance and sustainable risk management
4. Environmental management and ISO 14001, ISO14064 and ISO 50001
5. Human Rights and Business    
6. Fair operating practices governance and intellectual property  
7. ISO26000 implementation 
8. Creating business value through community investment     
9. Environmental issues and business actions       
10. Life cycle thinking for green and socially responsible products and services   
11. Consumer issues and sustainable consumption
12. Developing brands and image through CSR
13. Managing CSR along supply chains
14. CSR Reporting and Assurance
15. Socially responsible investment and course conclusion

Entry Requirements

Applicants should

• either, hold a bachelor's degree awarded by a recognized university or equivalent;
• or, hold an Associate Degree/a Higher Diploma or equivalent, and have at least 2 years of work experience;
• or, hold relevant professional qualifications.

Applicants with other qualifications and substantial level work experience will be considered on individual merits.