Course details
This course will prepare you as an event professional for the economic, environmental, and social challenges ahead in the event industry. You will learn how CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) is no longer a best practice, but a business standard. Using discussions and case studies you will learn about ethical issues in event management, and how leading global organizations have developed effective CSR in their meetings and events.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$524.15
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of MKTG 1013 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 68208
Duration
Mon Apr 03 - Sat Jun 24 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 68208
- $524.15
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03 - Jun 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$524.15
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
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Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each and every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Discuss different aspects of CSR, ethics, and sustainable development as they relate to the events industry.
- Explain the importance of ethical conduct for meeting and event professionals.
- Analyze service providers based on their policies, training, and programs as they relate to social impacts, and environmental sustainability.
- Explain the business case for CSR.
- Apply a framework for identifying CSR initiatives for a meeting or event.
- Identify the differences in global perspectives on CSR, ethics and sustainability.
- Discuss different aspects of CSR, ethics, and sustainable development as they relate to the events industry.
- Explain the importance of ethical conduct for meeting and event professionals.
- Analyze service providers based on their policies, training, and programs as they relate to social impacts, and environmental sustainability.
- Explain the business case for CSR.
- Apply a framework for identifying CSR initiatives for a meeting or event.
- Identify the differences in global perspectives on CSR, ethics and sustainability.
Effective as of Fall 2021
Related Programs
CSR and Business Ethics (MKTG 1013) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Sustainable Event Management
Certificate Part-time
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