Master of Science (MS)
in CSR and Ethical Management for Full Time Students & for Working Professionals
Academic Year 2014-2015 3rd intake commencing on 15th July 2014
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ndian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (ICCSR) is a not for profit global advisory and training organization engaged in the business of promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India and globally. ICCSR is offering in association with University of Applied SciencesBFI (UAS), Vienna a Master of Science (MS) program in CSR & Ethical Management, from the ICCSR - Global Center for CSR Knowledge campus located at Mumbai. CSR aims at sustainable development, revolves around the four pillars of CSR: the work place which revolves around the employees; market place (the customers); the society in general; and the environment in particular. Businesses worldwide are increasingly measured by social returns along with financial returns. Many corporate social responsibility (CSR) practitioners in India have a misplaced notion of thinking that philanthropy and charities make good CSR. When used well, CSR mitigates business risk and ensures healthy survival of the Corporation.
The New Comany’s Bill 2013 makes it mandatory for Indian companies to spend 2 per cent of their profits on CSR related activities. The bill also emphasizes the need for the following: • Creation of CSR Division • Appointment of Independent CSR Directors • Creation of CSR committees to supervise and monitor CSR activity of the organization Corporate executives must find new ways to address economic, social and environmental effects of doing business. Today’s business environment depends on defining a robust & proper CSR strategy and imbibing the same in the corporate strategy of the corporation. This program helps you define priority, integrate social responsibility and build business values and ethics. You will strengthen your ability to define and implement powerful CSR Strategy that strengthen the position of the firm, it’s reputation, brand image, valuation and its way of doing business for enduring success.
MS PROGRAM IN BRIEF Academic Title:
Master of Science in CSR & Ethical Management
Full Time The MS program is a one year program. The students will be awarded Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in “CSR & Ethical Management” from Indian Centre for CSR upon successful completion of 11 months in the Navi Mumbai campus. This PGD is recognized by the University of Applied Sciences, Vienna. The MS degree award is subject to submission of a thesis, successful completion of 2 modules and answering the examinations at the Vienna campus. The MS Program is also available for working professionals and is equivalent in content and rigour to the full time MS program. It Is available in following formats: working professional The program is designed for working executives whose busy schedules do not permit them to pursue a full-time program. The format includes classes on 10 working days (Saturday and Sunday included) at the beginning of first three quarters at the ICCSR India campus, followed by 10 days study to complete 2 modules, submission of thesis and examinations at the UAS Campus at Vienna. Digital content / learning support is provided to supplement classroom learning. This program is best suited for candidates who reside outside Mumbai or the residents of Mumbai, who are not able to attend classes every weekend.
Program Highlights • The content of the program is international, reflecting the increasing trend towards the transnational nature of CSR & environmental issues faced by the corporate sector. • The course will be conducted at our centre in Mumbai & University of Applied Sciences Campus in Vienna • Candidates pursuing the MS program from any of the above formats are awarded the same MSc Degree in CSR and Ethical Management. Career Opportunities With government making CSR mandatory for all companies, there are huge employment opportunities for passing out graduates in small & large corporations. This being a global program, students passing out can expect jobs in MNCs & world bodies such as United Nation, OECD, European Union and other International trade and Industry bodies. Program Objectives The MS program is designed to help full time students and working professionals, fully integrate social responsibility with the business objective of the organization they work for. What You Can Expect • Global Degree • Global Faculty • Global Environment • Global Facilities • Global Exposure
letter from secretary, department of public enterprises, goverment of india
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he study includes class room lectures, digital content, recent case studies, group discussions, projects and assignments. The assessment would examine your understanding of how successful businesses develop pertinent and effective CSR strategy which is integrated with long-term, needs of the business. The uniqueness of this first of its kind program in India is reflected in our exhaustive curriculum as: • Introduction to the concept of Corporate Responsibilities. • Methods, terminology and tools of CSR management • Process identification & analysis
• Environment analysis project management in CSR - problem matrix and stakeholders • Ethics & Business , Ethics & Human Nature - human rights & anti - discrimination • Stakeholder identification and engagement • Business Ethics, Corporate Governance, Compliance and Values • CSR from an agency perspective, CSR Communication, Stakeholder Communication, • Global developments in CSR, Management Models, Strategic Management,
• Value Chain Management, CSR in SMEs, Global Strategy for Sustainable Development • Respectful Branding, Cleaner Production, SME strategy to corporate strategy • Norm & Standards, CSR in India / Europe/US, Legal Aspects of CSR • CSR from NGO perspective, CSR in Multinational Environment • HR in CSR, reporting standards, global compliance • Stakeholder Communication & Investor Relations • Moderation – conflict management, Management approach in CSR • IT Solutions for CSR, Ethics Management
of five years work experience in public, private corporations or in the development sector. Program Fee Program fee for Full Time students: Rs. 5,00,000/- includes admission fee, tuition fee, case and study material. Program fee for Working Professionals (Distance Learning): Rs. 4,00,000/- includes admission fee, tuition fee, case and study material. Talk to our office to know more about how to pay your fees in 3 interest free installments.
Who Is Right for the Program This program is designed primarily for mid level and upper level executives who direct corporate social responsibility programs at large and established companies. Senior executives who have profit-and-loss responsibilities can also benefit from this program. ICCSR encourages individuals or teams from companies representing a variety of industries to apply for this course.
Financial Assistance Limited numbers of scholarships are available and applicants having outstanding academic record, relevant work experience can apply for tuition remission, scholarships or assistantships that are offered to students who meet the criteria. Educational loan is available from banks and other institutions.
Admission A Full time Candidate and working professional must have completed graduation with mini- mum 55% marks aggregate. Admission to working professional program is highly competitive and based on professional achievement and organizational responsibility. The executive should have a minimum
Placement Assistance ICCSR is in talks with many companies as there is dearth of CSR trained professionals and hence all candidates are expected to get promising careers in public and private sector companies and other world bodies. All students passing out of the program will be given internship and place ment assistance.
Application Process Our Admissions Committee takes great care to choose individuals with exceptional character as well as relevant academic and extracurricular strengths. Candidates seeking admissions to the program for full time and working professionals need to submit their application forms along with credentials to support their candidature. All
candidates are required to email the scanned copies of their photograph, degree certificates, marksheets, statement of purpose (SoP), CV (in case they have work experience) along with the filled up Application Form. You can also courier the same or hand deliver to our Office at Mahape. Working professionals are required to send in a copy of their updated CV
demonstrating their work experience of at least five years and add 2 references from their current or past work place. You may also include a letter from your employer should they sponsor your MS program. The Admissions Committee will strive to revert back within 72 hours after receiving the completed application form with all supporting documents.
students of the first batch with program director
Students Profile of MS Program in CSR & Ethical Management University of Applied Sciences-BFI Vienna no. of years of work experience
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Meet the Program Faculty The MS Program on Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethical management is developed and taught by a core faculty of practitioners and thought leaders in the area of CSR. The reputed global faculty includes:
Martin Neureiter, Course Director Founder, CEO - CSR Company, Chair Implementation Task Group, ISO 26000, Scientific head of PG education at University of Applied Sciences Vienna for CSR. He lectures at the St. Gallen Management Institute, Switzerland and coaches at CEO level. Besides authoring several books on CSR, he advises companies worldwide such as SAP, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Vivacell Mobile phone and others. He is the Program Director, MS Program in CSR and Ethical Management.
Rajesh Tiwari DG & CEO - Indian Centre for CSR former Group Director at Reliance, Global CSR expert, Founder Tikona Digital. He is an alumnus of University of Hull.
Toby Webbs Chairman, Ethical Corporation Faculty - Birkbeck, University of London, CSR Advisor to British Government advising the Prime Minister
Christian Katholnigg Holding a university degree in economics, he has been consulting clients in the field of CSR and management systems for more than a decade and is an expert and auditor for EMAS, ISO 14001; OHSAS 18000 or SA 8000. A proven expert in green building and a Certified Management Consultant, he is also an accredited member to the CSR Consultants Group of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO).
Irene Daskalakis International CSR Consulting, Global Sustainability Expert & trainer, alumnus of George Washington University, DC & Athens University of Economics & Business
Karin Huber Karin is holding a degree in communication and psychology from University of Vienna, Austria as well as an academic degree in CSR-Management. Being an expert on CSR strategy development and stakeholder communication she consults clients from all kinds of industries and organisations. Karin lectures CSR and CSRCommunication at several Universities.
Detailed biographies of the faculty is available on our website: http://www.iccsr.org/MSprogram/index.php
For further assistance, please contact: Brahma Prakash Tripathi Email: pt@iccsr.org Mobile: +91 99301 73352
Sanjeev Verma Email: sv@iccsr.org Mobile: +91 9323933185
Rajesh Dube Email: rd@iccsr.org Mobile: +91 98197 65164
ICCSR - Global Center for CSR Knowledge Campus office at: Address: 601, 6th Floor, Technocity, Plot No. X4/5 A, TTC Industrial Area Mahape, Navi Mumbai- 400701 (India) Tel: +91 22 2778 8481 / 82 Or Fax: +91 22 2496 6803