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corporate social responsibility education | training | consultancy | research The face of CSR is changing. No longer is it a philanthropic feel good add-on to any organisation but increasingly it is a mechanism for business development, compliance, sustainability and growth. In today’s climate, more and more companies are realising that by embedding corporate social responsibility within their business strategy they can achieve efficiencies, attract new clients and customers, grow and retain engaged colleagues as well as making a meaningful impact on local and global communities. At Robert Gordon University (RGU), our team of academic experts on Corporate Social Responsibility can offer a variety of services to help develop a broader understanding of the values and benefit of effective CSR. These range from award bearing programmes to bespoke consultancy, and services such as CSR health checks for businesses which help identify good practice, partnership opportunities, risks analysis and potential savings.
Education Our MSc in CSR and Energy was created following industry research and discussion about the CSR challenges that face energy sector companies, such as concerns about global warming, social development, environmental disasters, human rights and business ethics. This course aims to provide the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to help formulate and manage a socially responsible agenda. In particular it delivers a comprehensive understanding of the influences upon, and impacts of, the energy sector, how to manage these impacts and how to develop the capacity to provide ethical leadership.
The course is made up of eight taught modules, which can be selected from the below list to allow students to customise the course and tailor this MSc to their needs and interest; •
Corporate Social Responsibility in the Energy Sector
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Economic Contexts of Energy
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Environmental Impacts of Energy Generation
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Health in the Energy Sector
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Sustainability and Society
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Sustainable Development
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Building Sustainable Community Relations
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Research Methods for Corporate Social Responsibility and Energy
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Urban Environment and Social Regeneration
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Security, Conflict and Energy
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Ethical and Effective Leadership
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Public Relations Theory and Practice
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Critical Approaches to Corporate Communication
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Project Management Fundamentals
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Project Strategy, Leadership and Governance
Training Through discussion and collaboration with industry and delivery of a range of short courses and workshops, RGU can help in the development of CSR approaches which fit within local activities and corporate planning. These approaches will help identify and manage risks to short term operations and long term sustainability. Popular topics for short courses include: •
Managing Social Responsibility
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Making CSR Work
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Development, Opportunities and Threats (Energy)
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Interagency Relationships
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Managing Stakeholder Expectations
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Corporate Social Responsibility Monitoring and Evaluation
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Security Post Conflict
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Ethical and Effective Leadership
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Social Site Characterisation
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CSR for Oil and Gas Companies
All short courses are fully customisable and therefore flexible in nature, enabling delivery of content to be adapted and therefore most appropriate to the client’s specific business needs. Consultancy Driven by our team of subject leading academic experts, Robert Gordon University can offer bespoke consultancy services with a specific focus on corporate social responsibility. Services of interest to companies include social audits of supply chains, environmental impact assessments, monitoring and evaluation, compliance and CSR health checks for businesses. RGU can help clients manage the risks and benefit from opportunities related to social and sustainability issues in order to create positive stand out and gain a competitive business advantage from their CSR strategies. Research The focus at Robert Gordon University is on applied research. An integral part of our focus is to offer a research base of staff and students who undertake highly relevant leading-edge research that advances knowledge and provides tangible benefits to the wider economy and society. High quality academic research can underpin policy to support corporate social responsibility and feed into the CSR practices of enterprises and other stakeholders. Working in partnership with commercial companies, RGU can undertake a wealth of research on topics relating to CSR guided by the partner company to fully meet its needs.
For more details please contact:
Professor Stephen Vertigans Head of School, Applied Social Studies Tel: +44 (0) 1224 263229 Email: s.vertigans@rgu.ac.uk For information on customised learning and development solutions by Robert Gordon University, please contact:
Business Development Services Tel: +44 1224 263320 Email: business@rgu.ac.uk www.rgu.ac.uk/business-services
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