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Professional Ethics

This course explores the application of ethical principles to various professions, addressing moral dilemmas faced by practitioners. It covers medical, media, business, work, engineering, and public administration ethics. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to analyze and resolve ethical problems in professional settings, fostering strong moral character and ethical decision-making abilities for contemporary challenges.

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26h
Study Time
13
Weeks
2h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Professional EthicsMedical EthicsBusiness EthicsMedia EthicsEthical Theories

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Ethical Theories

2

Professional Conduct

3

Medical Ethics

4

Media Ethics

5

Business Ethics

6

Public Administration Ethics

7

Engineering Ethics

8

Teaching Ethics

9

Work Ethics

10

Confidentiality

11

Conflict of Interest

12

Whistle-blowing

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 (2 methods)

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

written examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Healthcare Administrator

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Journalist

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Business Manager

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Public Administrator

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Engineer

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Teacher

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HealthcareMediaBusinessGovernmentEngineeringEducation

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: An Introduction to Ethics and Professional Ethics

1.5h

Unit 1: An Introduction to Ethics and Professional Ethics

1.5 study hours
  • •Read the unit introduction to understand the scope and objectives.
  • •Study the definition of ethics and its branches.
  • •Reflect on the meaning of professional ethics and its importance.
  • •Attempt the self-assessment exercise to test your understanding.
Week
2

Module 1: An Introduction to Ethics and Professional Ethics

2h

Unit 2: Normative Ethical Theories- Consequentialism

2 study hours
  • •Study the nature of consequentialism and its major versions.
  • •Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of egoism and utilitarianism.
  • •Apply these theories to ethical dilemmas in professional life.
  • •Complete the self-assessment exercise.
Week
3

Module 1: An Introduction to Ethics and Professional Ethics

2h

Unit 3: Normative Ethical Theories - Deontology

2 study hours
  • •Examine the deontology normative ethical theories.
  • •Compare Kantian and Rossian deontology.
  • •Apply these theories to moral problems in professional life.
  • •Attempt the self-assessment exercise.
Week
4

Module 1: An Introduction to Ethics and Professional Ethics

2h

Unit 4: Normative Ethical Theories- Virtue Ethics

2 study hours
  • •Explore virtue ethics as a normative ethical theory.
  • •Describe moral virtue from different virtue ethicists.
  • •Explain the basic tenets of Aristotle's virtue ethics.
  • •Attempt the self-assessment exercise.
Week
5

Module 2:

2h

Unit 1: Medical Ethics

2 study hours
  • •Study the ethical principles for the medical profession.
  • •Apply these principles to ethical dilemmas.
  • •Explain patient confidentiality and its exceptions.
  • •Attempt the self-assessment exercise.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 2: Journalism Ethics

2 study hours
  • •Examine the meaning and nature of journalism ethics.
  • •Study the codes of ethics for journalists.
  • •Analyze the principle of truth in journalism.
  • •Attempt the self-assessment exercise.
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 3: Business Ethics

2 study hours
  • •Explore the meaning and nature of business ethics.
  • •Identify the benefits of business ethics.
  • •Recognize ethical issues in business transactions.
  • •Attempt the self-assessment exercise.
Week
8

Module 3:

2h

Unit 1: Public Administration Ethics

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning and nature of public administration ethics.
  • •Identify ethics and values in public service.
  • •Recognize ethical issues in public administration.
  • •Attempt the self-assessment exercise.
Week
9

Module 3:

2h

Unit 2: Engineering Ethics

2 study hours
  • •Discuss engineering ethics and its principles.
  • •Explain the codes of conduct for engineers.
  • •Identify moral dilemmas in engineering.
  • •Attempt the self-assessment exercise.
Week
10

Module 3:

2h

Unit 3: Teaching Ethics

2 study hours
  • •Explore teaching ethics and its principles.
  • •Discuss the code of conduct for teachers.
  • •Identify ethical dilemmas in teaching.
  • •Attempt the self-assessment exercise.
Week
11

Module 4:

2h

Unit 1: Work Ethics

2 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of work ethics.
  • •Identify earlier discourses on work ethics.
  • •Discuss the dimensions of work ethics.
  • •Attempt the self-assessment exercise.
Week
12

Module 4:

2h

Unit 2: Confidentiality and Its Limits

2 study hours
  • •Define confidentiality and related concepts.
  • •Discuss confidentiality in different professions.
  • •Explain the justification and limits of confidentiality.
  • •Attempt the self-assessment exercise.
Week
13

Module 4:

2h

Unit 3: Conflicts of Interest across the Professions

2 study hours
  • •Explain the notion of conflict of interest.
  • •Identify the forms in which conflict of interest may appear.
  • •Discuss resolving conflicts of interest.
  • •Attempt the self-assessment exercise.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking ethical theories (Units 2-4 Module 1) to professional applications (Modules 2-4).

2

Practice applying ethical frameworks (Utilitarianism, Deontology, Virtue Ethics) to case studies from each profession.

3

Focus on understanding the codes of conduct for each profession (Medical, Media, Business, etc.).

4

Review the justifications and limits of confidentiality (Unit 2 Module 4) and conflict of interest (Unit 3 Module 4).

5

Prepare examples of whistle-blowing cases (Unit 4 Module 4) and analyze the ethical considerations involved.

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