Corporate Social Responsibility
The Haas School’s long tradition of exploring and teaching the ethical and social responsibilities of business is headquartered in the Center for Responsible Business. Through research, teaching, and experiential learning projects, the center explores topics such as:
- Strategic corporate social responsibility
- Social enterprise
- Social investing
- Stakeholder engagement
- Business ethics
- Metrics of sustainability
The Center also hosts the thought-provoking Peterson Lecture Series, which brings top industry speakers, such as Altria’s Chief Compliance Officer, the whistleblower from Enron, and the CEO of Clif Bar, to address corporate social responsibility topics.
Cutting-edge elective courses expose Berkeley MBAs to the complex issues of a corporation’s role and responsibility to society beyond simply maximizing shareholder value. Berkeley MBA students also field one of the nation’s largest Net Impact Clubs, which aims to develop and inspire a network of leaders who promote innovative and socially responsible practices that succeed in the global marketplace.
