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ENT224Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Business Ethics

This course provides an in-depth exploration of business ethics and corporate governance, emphasizing ethical behavior as a crucial long-term business strategy. It examines ethical principles, moral development, and reasoning within various business systems. The course also covers topics such as job discrimination, individual roles in organizations, and corporate social responsibilities. Students will learn to apply ethical theories, understand corporate governance structures, and appreciate the importance of investor trust for sustainable growth.

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96h
Study Time
13
Weeks
7h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Business EthicsCorporate GovernanceMoral ReasoningEthical PrinciplesSocial Responsibility

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Introduction to Business Ethics

2

Ethical Principles in Business

3

Moral Development and Reasoning

4

Ethical Theories

5

Ethics, Justice and Business

6

Business Systems

7

Ethics and Environmentalism

8

Ethics of Job Discrimination

9

Corporate Governance

10

Board of Directors

11

Investment Banking

12

Corporate Social Responsibility

Total Topics12 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs)

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Business Manager

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Corporate Governance Officer

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Compliance Officer

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Ethics Officer

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Social Responsibility Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

BankingFinanceManufacturingConsultingPublic Sector

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction to Business Ethics

2h

Unit 1: Introduction to Business Ethics

2 study hours
  • •Define business, ethics, and business ethics.
  • •Explain moral reasoning and its significance in business.
  • •Discuss individual and societal influences on business ethics.
  • •Identify the significance of business ethics in decision-making.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction to Business Ethics

2h

Unit 2: Ethical Principles in Business

2 study hours
  • •Explain ethics and business in detail.
  • •Identify the application of moral standards to business.
  • •Describe the moral responsibility of a person in business.
  • •Analyze the impact of globalization and technology on business ethics.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction to Business Ethics

2h

Unit 3: Moral Development and Reasoning

2 study hours
  • •Define moral development and moral reasoning.
  • •Identify arguments for and against business ethics.
  • •Examine objections to bringing ethics into business.
  • •Analyze moral responsibility and blame in business contexts.
Week
4

Module 1: Introduction to Business Ethics

2h

Unit 4: Ethics Theory

2 study hours
  • •Apply the theory of ethics to business situations.
  • •Discuss the concepts of utilitarianism, rights, and duties.
  • •Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different ethical theories.
  • •Apply ethical theories to clarify moral issues in business.
Week
5

Module 2: Ethics, Justice and Business

2h

Unit 1: Ethics, Justice and Business

2 study hours
  • •Explain justice and fairness in business.
  • •Describe capitalist and socialist justice systems.
  • •Analyze retributive and compensatory justice.
  • •Apply justice principles to business decisions.
Week
6

Module 2: Ethics, Justice and Business

2h

Unit 2: Business System I

2 study hours
  • •Explain why governments must allow free exchange of property.
  • •State Adam Smith's belief in free markets and the public good.
  • •Examine the Keynesian criticism of free markets.
  • •Discuss the utility of survival of the fittest from a Social Darwinism perspective.
Week
7

Module 2: Ethics, Justice and Business

2h

Unit 3: Business System II

2 study hours
  • •Identify conditions for a perfectly competitive market.
  • •Define monopoly and oligopoly markets and their ethical implications.
  • •Explain the ethical issues related to consumer protection.
  • •Analyze the ethics of advertising and consumer privacy.
Week
8

Module 2: Ethics, Justice and Business

2h

Unit 4: Ethics and Environmentalism

2 study hours
  • •Define environmentalism and its significance.
  • •Describe the dimensions of pollution and resource depletion.
  • •Explain the ethical issues raised by pollution.
  • •Discuss the ethics of conserving depletable resources.
Week
9

Module 3: Corporations and Corporate Governance

2h

Unit 1: Ethics of Job Discrimination

2 study hours
  • •Explain the ethics of job discrimination.
  • •Identify forms of discrimination in the workplace.
  • •Analyze the extent of job discrimination.
  • •Examine the utility, rights, and justice aspects of discrimination.
Week
10

Module 3: Corporations and Corporate Governance

2h

Unit 2: The Individual in the Organisation

2 study hours
  • •Examine the rational model of an organization.
  • •Explain the employee's obligations to the firm.
  • •Identify the firm's duties to the employee.
  • •Discuss employee rights within an organization.
Week
11

Module 3: Corporations and Corporate Governance

2h

Unit 3: Corporations and Corporate Governance I

2 study hours
  • •Define corporate governance and its meaning.
  • •Describe forms of business ownership.
  • •Explain the roles of investors and managers.
  • •Analyze an integrated system of governance.
Week
12

Module 3: Corporations and Corporate Governance

2h

Unit 4: Corporations and Corporate Governance II

2 study hours
  • •Explain accounting functions for internal and external use.
  • •Identify problems that may occur in accounting.
  • •Describe the roles of internal and external auditors.
  • •Analyze accounting oversight mechanisms.
Week
13

Module 3: Corporations and Corporate Governance

2h

Unit 5: Board of Directors

2 study hours
  • •Provide an overview of boards of directors.
  • •Identify directors' powers, duties, and responsibilities.
  • •Explain the enforcement of directors' duties.
  • •Analyze the role of board committees.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Units 1-4 to understand the foundations of business ethics.

2

Practice applying ethical theories (Unit 4) to real-world business dilemmas.

3

Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities within corporate governance (Module 3).

4

Review case studies related to corporate social responsibility (Unit 5, Module 4).

5

Prepare detailed notes on key legal and regulatory frameworks discussed in the course.

6

Allocate study time evenly across all modules, but prioritize areas of personal weakness.

7

Form study groups to discuss and debate complex ethical scenarios.

8

Practice answering past exam questions under timed conditions to improve speed and accuracy.

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