Overview

This course aims to provide corporate companies, SMEs and entrepreneurs with insight into the main elements of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) based on the ISO 26000 criteria.

The course will cover the seven core subjects of CSR, namely organisational governance, human rights, labour practices, the environment, fair operating practices, consumer issues, community involvment and development. Moreover, it will guide participants in undersyanding how to integrate such subjects into their operations and working practices, and how to leverage the benefits derived from implementing CSR in their organisation.
The course will enable learners to:

  • Understand CSR and its main principles;
  • Learn about organizational governance, human rights, labour practices, the environment, fair operating practices, consumer issues, community involvment and development and related issues;
  • Become aware of the benefits of CSR in terms of reputation, competitive advatage, productivity and more;
  • Know the concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques allowing to effectively manage a social responsibility programme;
  • Apply the concept of CSR in public and private institutions;
  • Conduct a CSR assessment; and
  • Understand how to go about implementing CSR in their company or business.

Course Fee

€1,100

Flexi-payment terms available.

Benefits

Funding

Receive up to 70% refund with the Get Qualified Scheme.

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Duration

10 Weeks

Starting

October, 2019

Delivery

Blended

Credits

6 ECTS / ECVET

Accredited by

National Commission for Further and Higher Education

The National Commission for Further and Higher Education (NCFHE) was officially launched on the 14th September, 2012 and is legislated by the revised Education Act which came into force on the 1st August 2012.

NCFHE is an affiliate member of EN​QA, the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education. The Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (QRIC) within NCFHE also forms part of the European Network of Information Centres in the European Region (ENIC) and the National Recognition Information Centres in the European Union (NARIC). The Commission acts also as the National Contact Point for the European Qualifications Framework.

Throughout the years, NCFHE has been a regular contributor to the European forum regulating the European Qualifications Framework and European Meetings of the DG Higher Education, as well as representing Malta on the Europe​an Training Foundation Governing Board. More recently, the NCFHE is also participating on the European Working Group on Modernisation of Higher Education which supports EU member states reforms to maximise the potential of higher education systems.

Entry Criteria

Fluency in English (written and spoken);
Minimum of 5 O-Levels or 2 A-Levels
Knowledge of IT

Mode of Assessment

Group work and group presentation: 40% , Assignment: 60%

Coordinator

Dr. Roberta Lepre

Locations

Avanza Academy

Avanza Academy,
1-2, Notabile Road,
Birkirkara, BKR1876,
Malta.

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