CAS Corporate Responsibility
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Qualification:
Certificate of Advanced Studies ZHAW in Corporate Responsibility (12 ECTS)
Start:
14.02.2025
Duration:
Costs:
CHF 8'000.00
Comment on costs:
The program fee includes detailed documentation and thesis supervision.
If you register for:
- implementation Fall semester in German teaching language: until May 28, 2025
- implementation Spring semester in English teaching language: until November 17, 2024
we offer a reduced seminar fee of CHF 7'500.00.
Location:
ZHAW School of Management and Law / Campus St.-Georgen-Platz, 8401 Winterthur
Language of instruction:
- English
- German version fall term / English version spring term
Interested?:
If you are interested in the German version of the program, please click here. Arrange an individual consultation today using our online contact form.
Free webinar – register now!
Tuesday, 3 December, 6.00-7.00 pm
Beyond CSRD: How to strategically use sustainability reporting
Join us for an engaging webinar with Mario Wernly, Senior Sustainability Consultant at LRQA, where we will explore how the increasing regulatory demands regarding sustainability reporting can be leveraged strategically.
In this session, you will hear about the latest regulatory developments regarding sustainability reporting and gain insights how these requirements can be used for strategic purpose. Discover what the opportunities and challenges are to ensure that compiling sustainability reports is more than a pure compliance exercise.
Objectives and content
Target audience
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.
Objectives
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.
Content
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
Methodology
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
More details about the implementation
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.
Enquiries and contact
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Head of Program:
Prof. Dr. Marco Clemente
+41 58 934 66 76
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Program Manager:
Adina Arth
+41 58 934 67 91
E-Mail
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Administration:
Jasmin Bötschi
+41 58 934 44 09
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Provider
The CAS in Corporate Responsibility is a program offered by the Center for Corporate Responsibility, which is based within the Department of International Business of the ZHAW School of Management and Law.
Provider
Department International Business
Offered in cooperation with
Application
Admission requirements
Conditions
Applicants must have either a university degree or corresponding professional qualification (admission on merit).
General terms and conditions
| Start | Application deadline | Registration link |
|---|---|---|
| 14.02.2025 | 31.01.2025 | Application for implementation in English teaching language |