1. Introduction to Concepts, CSR and International Sustainable Development
12-14 January 2012

What is CSR all about: definition, theory, links to other concepts. CSR strategy and overall theme of course. Social reports: from principles to practice. CSR in emerging market economies. BP Pipeline case study.
Prof. Michael HOPKINS, CEO, MHCi, Professor of Corporate & Social Research, Middlesex University London, former ITT, ILO, World Bank
Dr Tom STEPHENS, CEO, Prescient and former World Bank
Dr Richard ANKER, former ILO, Living wage

2. CSR and Ethics
2-4 February 2012

Theory and practical application of ethics within organisations: an ethical dilemma board game. The Q-RES ethics model and other CSR ethical management systems. Corporate codes of ethics: concepts and methodology for their design and implementation.
Dr Simone DE COLLE, Lecturer in Business Ethics, Dublin City University, Ireland
Dr Christian LEITZ, Ethics Manager, UBS, Zurich
Dr Thomas OSBURG, CR Manager for Europe, Intel GmbH

3. CSR and Measurement
1-3 March 2012

Key impact indicators. Business case for CSR. Ranking systems such as Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). Measurement systems such as Global Reporting Initiative, CSR Award Criteria, Donna Wood / Hopkins measurement model and case study.
Prof. Michael HOPKINS, CEO, MHCi, Professor of Corporate & Social Research, Middlesex University London
Mr Antoine MACH, Director, Covalence, Geneva
Mr Bastian BUCK, Technical Development Manager, Global Reporting Initiative, Amsterdam
Mr Edoardo GAI, Head of Sustainability Services, DJSI, Zurich

4. CSR from theory to practice : Sustainable Travels and SMEs
22-24 March 2012

Stakeholder engagement. CSR in two key business areas : (a) tourism and travel, and (b) Small Medium Sized Enterprises. Social accounting and accreditation. AA1000, SES, Transparency and ISO 26000. Environment in CSR and Carbon footprint. Personal responsibility and accountability.
Mr Ivor HOPKINS, Advisor on Sustainable Tourism and personal responsibility
Prof. Adrian HENRIQUES, Visiting Professor of Accountability and CSR, Middlesex University, UK Expert NGO representative to ISO 26000
Dr Catherine FERRIER, Environmental Policy Specialist, University of Geneva

5. CSR, Sustainable Finance and Business Case
19-21 April 2012

Positive and negative effects of CSR on a company's bottom line. Socially Responsible
Investment.
Mr Graham SINCLAIR, Principal and ESG Investment Architect, Sinclair and Company; Adjunct Professor, Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
Dr Stephen MILLER, UNCTAD
Mr Jean LAVILLE, Deputy Director, Ethos Foundation

6. CSR, Human Rights and Supply Chain
10-12 May, 2012

Supply chain standards. Workplace standards (SA 8000, FLA, ILO). Human rights in local workplaces. ISO 26000, CSR communication.
Prof. Michael HOPKINS, CEO, MHCi, Professor of Corporate & Social Research, Middlesex University London
Dr Elizabeth UMLAS, Independent Consultant on Human Rights, Geneva
Ms Christine CAREY, Director, CAREY Research & Consulting, Switzerland
Mr Bart SLOB, Senior Researcher, SOMO - Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations, Amsterdam

7. CSR Stakeholder Relations and Sustainable Development
31 May-2 June 2012

Myths and realities of stakeholder relations and sustainable development, through a mix of lectures, student presentations, role plays, reflection of personal experience and games.
Prof. Jem BENDELL, Director, Lifeworth Consulting, Visiting Professor, IE Business School, Madrid
Dr Peter UTTING, Deputy Director, UNRISD

8. CSR and Strategic Management
14-16 June 2012

What does CSR imply for management ? CSR and corporate governance issues. Is CSR part of strategic management or vice versa? Next steps for CSR managers. Preparation by students of shorts videos on CSR.
Prof. Michael HOPKINS, CEO, MHCi, Professor of Corporate & Social Research, Middlesex University London
Prof. Abby GHOBADIAN, Henley Business School, UK
Prof. Adrian PAYNE, Former Professor of CSR, Hult International University

9. Submission of Thesis
30 June 2012

Prof. Michael HOPKINS, CEO, MHCi, Professor of Corporate & Social Research, Middlesex University London
The thesis should be submitted by June 30, 2012.
 

To obtain the Diploma in CSR, two additional modules must be followed:

10. Governance, Change Management, Communication and Social Media (Optional)
30 August-1 September 2012

Responsible leadership.
Prof. Michael HOPKINS, CEO, MHCi, Professor of Corporate & Social Research, Middlesex University London
Ms Melissa DAVIS, CEO, Truebranding, London UK
Mr Christopher H. CORDEY, CEO, WholeBeauty, Geneva

11. Reporting and Practical Actions in CSR and Sustainable Development (Optional)
27-29 September 2012

Analyse CSR (or CR or CS similar) Company reports and CSR strategy (or similar); assess measurement tools used; examine business case.
Dr Catherine FERRIER, Environmental Policy Specialist, University of Geneva
Dr Adrian PAYNE, Former Professor of CSR, Hult International University (tbc)