ISLT210 Corporate Sustainability Management Istanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Accounting and AuditingGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Accounting and Auditing
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: ISLT210
Course Name: Corporate Sustainability Management
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 6
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Faculty Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CANAN KOÇER DURMAZ
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CANAN KOÇER DURMAZ
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The course focuses on the examination of basic concepts related with corporate sustainability and examines how businesses develop and implement strategies to promote sustainability.
Course Content: This course contains; Introduction to the Course, Introduction to Sustainability Concepts, Theories of Sustainability : Shareholder vs Stakeholder Theories, Theories of Sustainability: Porter’s Creating Shared Value Approach, Linking strategy with sustainability, Strategy-Sustainability Entegration,Sustainability at Production, Operations, R&D and Logistics Processes, Integrating Human Resources, Marketing and IT with Sustainability, Risk Management and Sustainability, Sustainability Communication, Mechanisms for Sustainability, Sustainability and Innovation ,Social Entrepreneurship.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Be able to explain the basic concepts related to sustainability
2) Being able to evaluate sustainability within the framework of stakeholder theory
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Be able to define certification of sustainability
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Be able to discuss how to integrate sustainability into business functions
Field Specific Competence
1) To be able to explain the sustainable production process, To be able to discuss the spread of sustainability culture through human resources management, To be able to explain the role of R&D in sustainable business processes and design, To be able to explain sustainability tools in operations management and logistics, To be able to discuss the integration of sustainability into marketing and sales functions
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Enterance the course none
2) Basic Concepts about Sustainability none
3) Corporate Sustainability Theories none
4) Corporate Sustainability Theories none
5) Strategy-Sustainability Relationship none
6) Strategy-Sustainability Relationship none
7) Sustainability in Production Process, R&D, Operation and Logistics Processes none
8) Midterm exam none
9) Integrating Sustainability into Human Resources, Marketing and IT Functions none
10) Risk Management and Sustainability none
11) Sustainability Communication none
12) Sustainability Mechanisms none
13) Sustainability and Innovation none
14) Social Entrepreneurship none
15) Final exam none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: edited by Andreas Rasche, Arno Kourula, Jeremy Moon, Mette Morsing. (2023) Corporate Sustainability: Managing Responsible Business in a Globalised World, Cambridge University Press.
References: edited by Andreas Rasche, Arno Kourula, Jeremy Moon, Mette Morsing. (2023) Corporate Sustainability: Managing Responsible Business in a Globalised World, Cambridge University Press.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Recognition of national legislation and international financial reporting standards in accounting
2) Preparation and interpretation of financial statements in accordance with the standards
3) Management of financial data
4) The Master's Program in Accounting and Auditing aims to provide the participants with the knowledge and skills needed to adapt to the change process in the field and to have the equipment that is preferred in the audit sector.
5) Graduates of this program may continue their academic careers and gain the qualification of Accounting Auditing Specialist and become the manager in finance, accounting, auditing and reporting departments of the leading companies in the business world.
6) To be able to evaluate accounting and auditing principles and applications with the help of analytical tools.
7) To be able to use the computer and the required package program.
9) To be conscious about business ethics and social responsibility.
10) To understand the basic principles of accounting and auditing and to apply the necessary principles to business life.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Recognition of national legislation and international financial reporting standards in accounting
2) Preparation and interpretation of financial statements in accordance with the standards
3) Management of financial data
4) The Master's Program in Accounting and Auditing aims to provide the participants with the knowledge and skills needed to adapt to the change process in the field and to have the equipment that is preferred in the audit sector.
5) Graduates of this program may continue their academic careers and gain the qualification of Accounting Auditing Specialist and become the manager in finance, accounting, auditing and reporting departments of the leading companies in the business world.
6) To be able to evaluate accounting and auditing principles and applications with the help of analytical tools.
7) To be able to use the computer and the required package program.
9) To be conscious about business ethics and social responsibility.
10) To understand the basic principles of accounting and auditing and to apply the necessary principles to business life.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Presentation
Case study presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 4 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100