Course Content

The CAS RBC is structured into five mandatory thematic modules. Each module consists of several sessions, each focusing on a specific topic related to the module.

Module 1: Foundations of RBC
The first module introduces and analyses the concept and framework of responsible business conduct. It provides a comprehensive overview of the relevant regulatory instruments, focusing on the UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct. The module also examines regulatory developments at the international and national levels, with a dedicated session on the new EU instruments on corporate sustainability due diligence (CSDDD) and corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD), incl. the changes according to the Omnibus package.

Module 2: Risk-Based Due Diligence
The second module focuses on the core RBC concept of risk-based due diligence. The sessions concentrate on each step of the due diligence process, from implementation into the management system, risk analysis and assessment, to reporting and access to remedy. Participants will work with our international expert faculty on discussing and developing ideas and best practices.

Module 3: Group Case Study
The group case study will enable participants to apply their newly acquired knowledge from the modules. Participants will be divided into groups and tasked with a group presentation at the end of Module 1, 2, and 4. Participants will only give one group presentation.

Module 4: In-depth Study of Key RBC Issues
This module provides a more detailed examination of crucial topics such as human rights, environmental issues, bribery and corruption, as well as RBC due diligence in conflict-affected and challenging contexts. These sessions will analyse specific issues within these topics and develop specific solutions.

Module 5: Individual Project
The final assessment for participants is a written paper on an RBC topic related to their professional work. The paper is to be completed over the semester, and the findings will be presented at the end of the semester.

The sessions are scheduled exclusively via Zoom on Friday and Saturday from 12:00 pm to 15:00 Central European Time (CET/CEST). Individual sessions can take at other times, which will be announced early on.
In the tables below you find the provisional dates for the CAS RBC 2026. Be aware that session titles and dates are subject to change.

The group presentations will take place after each module. Participants will be assigned one group presentation. Further information on the content will follow at the start of the course.

In addition to active participation throughout all modules, the primary assessment components are the performance in the group case study and the individual project, which includes both a written paper and a presentation. The assessment is conducted on a pass/fail basis, without the assignment of grades.