By the end of the course the student will be able to comprehend what business ethics is about and why it is important. The student will be aware of different ethical theories and understands the ethical dimensions of business decision-making. The student will be able to identify and apply tools to improve ethical practices in business.

Contents:
Ethical theories and the concepts of business ethics; Ethical decision-making; Tools for developing business ethics practices.

Pre-Exam
Prior to the course start, you are required to take an electronic Pre-Exam covering the basics of business ethics. The examination material covers the chapters 1-2 (pp. 3-90) from the core text book:
Crane, A. & Matten, D. (2010) Business Ethics: Managing corporate citizenship and sustainability in the age of globalization, 3rd ed. New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-956433-0.

The aim of the Pre-Exam is to help you to approach the main theories and concepts of business ethics. In addition, the aim is to assess whether students have reached the sufficient general knowledge in business ethics that is needed for the successful completion of this course. The assessment will be Pass or Fail.

Lectures will cover essential concepts in business ethics and draw upon the theoretical models to analyse real world business situations. Simulations and games will be used to enhance learning and enjoyment. Case studies introduced by the visiting business experts and articles will be examined and discussed in lectures to illustrate important ethical issues that may affect decision making. You will be required to contribute critically to discussions and demonstrate initiative and originality in proposing solutions to issues and problems identified.

Lectures 24
Participation in classroom work;
Written exam
Time and places of Lectures

Assessment for this course will consist of two elements:
1. an individual learning log with personal reflection (50% of total course assessment)
2. a group analysis (50% of total course assessment)

Crane, A. and Matten, D.: Business Ethics. Managing corporate citizenship and sustainability in the age of globalization (3rd ed.).

Other assigned material.

Enrollment for Studies
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Coordinator of Study Affairs Tellervo Helenius, tellervo.helenius(at)uta.fi, 050-4627352