Business and Human Rights

Catalog description

This course examines the evolution of the field of business and human rights (BHR) and provides a foundation for understanding progress made at the international level and the weaknesses and gaps in the international framework around BHR. It also seeks to explore issues that pose challenges to holding companies accountable for their impact on human rights; to understand how companies affect human rights in these situations; and to critique some of the mechanisms, initiatives, and principles that have emerged to address these impacts. Overall, the course aims to provide students with a framework to help them make sense of the complex relationship between business and human rights. Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in ACC 221 , ACC 222 , BLAW 205 , ECO 110 , ECO 120 , ENG 110 , MTH 160 or MTH 175 or MTH 207 , and STAT 145 or STAT 245 ; or a business administration or international business minor with a non-CBA major. 54 credits earned. Offered Occasionally.