Continuing Education
When it comes to establishing sustainability or social responsibility, in the medium term many tasks can only be accomplished if the company has the necessary competencies. Those who are in charge need to be aware of the main social issues, be able to conduct stakeholder management, have the ability to develop sustainability strategies, design performance indicator systems, and know the current standards of sustainability reporting. All these competencies can be acquired by completing a CAS (Certificate of Advanced Studies) in Corporate Responsibility.
“I appreciated the fact that the program deliberately chose a strategic perspective by addressing the question of how a company can better achieve its own corporate goals by assuming responsibility for society.”
Matthias Baer, Alumnus 2020
“During the program, I have learned how to develop, implement, and sustain an effective sustainability strategy in a company and how to communicate it to the right stakeholders on a long-term basis.”
Patricia Rössli, Alumna 2019
“The program helped me to understand the concept of Corporate Responsibility in theory and practice better. I now feel more confident in steering, arguing, and solving the challenges I face in my day-to-day work.”
Simone Durrer-Merkle, Alumna 2017
The online course is dedicated to the many connections between business and human rights in a globalized world. Participants will learn how companies can become more aware of the human rights risks of their business activities. Once they have identified these risks, they can manage and improve their influence using various approaches and instruments. The course is being offered on the online learning platform edX.
“All over the world, issues such as working conditions, occupational safety, and the fight against child labor are increasingly becoming the focus of corporate responsibility. This also applies to international supply chains with their extensive worldwide reach.”
Dr. Jörg Schmidt, formerly Center for Corporate Responsibility
“We are pleased to offer the core topics of the Center for Corporate Responsibility to over 35 million learners at edX in the future and to be able to contribute to ZHAW's increasing range of digital education products.”
Dr. Ina-Maria Walthert, formerly Center for Corporate Responsibility
