Human Rights and Business Law: Responsibility in Action!

Do businesses have social responsibility? Understanding the law means understanding your place in the world—this is the core objective of this course.

European and national legislation shape a model of entrepreneurship that is accountable to employees, citizens and other businesses. Fundamental human rights are safeguarded, ensuring that modern entrepreneurship has a social dimension. How can respect for equality and non-discrimination be ensured in everyday work life? Individual creativity requires a psychologically healthy environment to flourish - and this is a corporate responsibility.

Furthermore, through research, oral activities and an interdisciplinary approach, students will explore the legal commitments of businesses concerning environmental protection, consumer rights, and the maintenance of fair competition. Students will also become familiar with patterns of models of ethical and responsible social behavior – even in competitive environments. Developing legal thinking will help students construct and formulate thoughts and ideas, with a sense of responsibility and social awareness.

Learning objectives

• Acquisition of diverse knowledge and perspectives through speeches by professionals and academics.

• Development of soft skills, including oral communication, critical thinking and problem solving, through the organization of a mock trial.

• Enhancement of creativity, as knowledge is applied in individual and group projects, such as documentaries, posters, online/social media announcements, and article writing.