Corporate Social Responsibility in Sport & Recreation

This course provides an overview of the concept of ‘corporate social responsibility’ (CSR), focusing on the economic, social and environmental impacts of business and the resulting challenges faced by sport and recreational organizations and their managers. Attention is given to the ever-increasing interplay between sport institutions and large corporations as well as non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for the delivery of CSR-related programs. The course is designed towards deepening students' understanding of CSR by taking a critical look at its origins and the theoretical approaches.

Instructor: Dr. Terri Byers (please contact the instructor if you need an up-to-date syllabus)
Prerequisite: Graduate Level Students or permission of the Instructor. Undergraduate students are not eligible.

Why take this course?

• This is an introductory, yet thought-provoking and inspiring, class, which offers the opportunity to pace yourself through its content. At the same time, the way the content has been designed makes it possible for each student to make clear connections amongst the topics covered in each of the three thematic units.
• There is a wide variety of study resources available from written and audio-visual case studies to research articles from the most influential academic outlets in the field. The student can explore their own learning style and choose which tools (as well as ‘ways of thinking’) best suit them.
• The course has the same content as the face-to-face option but also being able to accommodate the student’s schedule and does not require travel to campus.

Course details

Students have six months from the registration date to complete the course. All course exams and/or assignments must be completed by the designated end date.

Assignments and examinations

• 2 x Quizzes (20% each)
• 1 x Final Test (60%)

The quizzes and final test in this course are non-invigilated assessments.

Fees and payments

There is a $150 non-refundable/non-transferable online fee per course in addition to applicable tuition & fees. Learn more about tuition and fees and methods of payment.