CMST 3330 Corporate Ethics and Social Responsibility

4 semester hours

This course consists of a critical exploration of theories and practical applications of corporate ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Students will analyze and critique organizational messages surrounding corporate crises, ethics case studies, and exemplars of corporate social responsibility in the news, historical accounts, and film/documentaries. Students will also learn about being an informed consumer by experiencing a week without a sweatshop, in which they research organizational practices, ethics, production and supply chains, and whether or not employees are paid a living wage, while keeping track of all their purchases for a week, journaling, and writing a self-reflection of the process.

Must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.

Junior or senior standing required.

Majors only.

Prerequisites: CMST 1600 , CMST 1700 , either CMST 2300 or CMST 2400 , and CMST 2800 .