Company representatives and individuals in administrations, associations, foundations, and non-governmental or non-profit organizations who want to act as competent CR points of contact.

Sustainability and CR encompass a range of tasks within a company. Selected functions such as procurement, communication, employee management, compliance, and product development are involved, but often require higher-level coordination or a specialist unit.

To fulfill these tasks competently, specific skills are required. These include:

• Development of CR strategies for companies
• Introduction and application of CR management approaches
• Integration of CR into corporate functions such as procurement, employee management, accounting, and controlling & reporting
• Credible CR communication to the market and the public
• Development of a corporate culture towards sustainability and initiation of change processes
• Planning and implementation of CR projects with internal and external partners
• Review and evaluation of companies concerning sustainability

In addition to these skills, the program conveys a comprehensive understanding of CR as an integrated, strategic, and systematic approach that simultaneously offers benefits for the company and society as a whole ("shared value").

The program is also an ideal preparation for individuals who want to act as competent CR contacts in administrations, associations, foundations, and non-governmental or non-profit organizations.

Module 1 – Strategic Alignment of CR

• CR as Success Factor
• CR Accounting, Controlling & Reporting
• CR Communication
• CR Innovations

Module 2 – Integrated Implementation of CR

• CR as Change Process
• CR Compliance & Integrity
• CR in the Supply Chain
   

The credit points of the CAS Corporate Responsibility can be allocated to the following MAS degree programs in consultation with the program directors:

MAS Communication Management and Leadership
MAS Human Capital Management
MAS Supply Chain & Operations Management
MAS Marketing Management

The application-oriented approach comprises a wide range of teaching and learning methods:

• Presentations and teaching seminars
• Practical exercises and case studies
• Group work
• Self-study (preparation and follow-up)
• Elements of e-learning
• An independent, practical thesis

On this part-time program, classes are held over seven double day intensive seminars (four on site and three online). They take place in the time period between February and May, on Fridays and Saturdays from 8.45 a.m. - 4.45 p.m.
Each intensive seminar includes guided preparatory and follow-up work.
The program concludes with a practically oriented thesis in two parts. Ideally, the participants bring the topic from their own organization or their personal environment.

German version fall term / English version spring term.

• öbu - Der Verband für nachhaltiges Wirtschaften
• Global Compact Network Switzerland
• Organisation der Arbeitswelt (OdA) Umwelt
• Winterthur Nachhaltig
• "Der Gewerbeverein"

Conditions
Applicants must have either a university degree or corresponding professional qualification (admission on merit).