| Call Number | 15497 |
|---|---|
| Day, Time & Location | View Class Schedule & Location in Vergil |
| Points | 3 |
| Grading Mode | Standard |
| Approvals Required | None |
| Instructor | Joanne R Bauer |
| Type | SEMINAR |
| Method of Instruction | In-Person |
| Course Description | This course explores the evolving relationship between the private sector and human rights, with emphasis on legal frameworks, global standards, and practical approaches to corporate accountability. Students examine the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and other key instruments that shape responsible business conduct across sectors. Through case studies, role-playing exercises, and guest speakers, students analyze human rights risks and strategies in industries such as apparel, extractives, finance, and tech. Topics include human rights due diligence, corporate complicity, responsible disengagement, and litigation. The course equips students to assess business conduct, engage stakeholders, and advance rights-based accountability. |
| Department | Human Rights, Gender, and Equity |
| Enrollment | 22 students (25 max) as of 9:06PM Wednesday, May 20, 2026 |
| Subject | Human Rights, Gender, & Equity |
| Number | IA7215 |
| Section | 001 |
| Division | School of International and Public Affairs |
| Open To | Architecture, Schools of the Arts, Business, Engineering:Graduate, GSAS, SIPA, Journalism, Law, Public Health, Professional Studies, Social Work |
| Section key | 20253HRGE7215U001 |