Business Ethics (ETHC)
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ETHC 321 International Business Ethics (3 Credit Hours)
This course addresses the ethical challenges of international business for managerial decision making. The main emphasis of the course is on implementation, and standards, for operating ethically within multinational corporations and on ethical problems in specific countries or regions of the world.
Students will develop ethical decision-making skills in global business by understanding complex interactions among market, policy, and society, analyzing personal decision-making, and improving communication abilities
Outcomes
Students will develop ethical decision-making skills in global business by understanding complex interactions among market, policy, and society, analyzing personal decision-making, and improving communication abilitiesETHC 341 Ethics in Business (3 Credit Hours)
This course focuses on ethical issues in the world of business and commerce. This course will address a number of interrelated questions: What are the rights and obligations of business in society? Can businesses "do good" and "do well"? Is business ethics a viable goal or an unachievable ideal?
Critically discuss (via well-grounded arguments) philosophical issues and questions from the perspective of multiple methods, traditions, and historical contexts; Evaluate philosophical issues, questions, and problems critically and analytically; Formulate and evaluate their own understanding of a diverse range of philosophical problems, in both writing and discussion
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Critically discuss (via well-grounded arguments) philosophical issues and questions from the perspective of multiple methods, traditions, and historical contexts; Evaluate philosophical issues, questions, and problems critically and analytically; Formulate and evaluate their own understanding of a diverse range of philosophical problems, in both writing and discussionETHC 341H Ethics in Business - Honors (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: Junior standing; minimum grade of "C-" in (MGMT 201 or MGMT 201H) and (ECON 202 or ECON 202H); Restricted to students in the Quinlan School of Business Honors program
This course focuses on ethical issues in the world of business and commerce. This course will address a number of interrelated questions: What are the rights and obligations of business in society? Can businesses "do good" and "do well"? Is business ethics a viable goal or an unachievable ideal?
Critically discuss (via well-grounded arguments) philosophical issues and questions from the perspective of multiple methods, traditions, and historical contexts; Evaluate philosophical issues, questions, and problems critically and analytically; Formulate and evaluate their own understanding of a diverse range of philosophical problems, in both writing and discussion
Outcomes
Critically discuss (via well-grounded arguments) philosophical issues and questions from the perspective of multiple methods, traditions, and historical contexts; Evaluate philosophical issues, questions, and problems critically and analytically; Formulate and evaluate their own understanding of a diverse range of philosophical problems, in both writing and discussionETHC 399 Special Topics in Business Ethics (3 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: Junior standing
Special topics are scheduled classes offered on an ad hoc basis. Specific titles and content will vary.
Varies with topic
Outcomes
Varies with topicETHC 441 Business Ethics (3 Credit Hours)
This course examines the ethical aspects of individual and corporate decision making in business and provides resources for making ethical decisions within the context of managerial practice.
Students will be acquainted with the concepts and principles of ethical reasoning that have been developed in ethical theory; be aware of the specific ethical issues that arise in management and of the ways in which these issues are commonly analyzed; and be able to make sound ethical and managerial decisions and to implement those decisions within the context of an organization in a competitive marketplace
Outcomes
Students will be acquainted with the concepts and principles of ethical reasoning that have been developed in ethical theory; be aware of the specific ethical issues that arise in management and of the ways in which these issues are commonly analyzed; and be able to make sound ethical and managerial decisions and to implement those decisions within the context of an organization in a competitive marketplaceETHC 441B Business Ethics (1.5 Credit Hours)
This course examines the ethical aspects of individual and corporate decision making in business and provides resources for making ethical decisions within the context of managerial practice.
Students will be acquainted with the concepts and principles of ethical reasoning that have been developed in ethical theory; be aware of the specific ethical issues that arise in management and of the ways in which these issues are commonly analyzed; and be able to make sound ethical and managerial decisions and to implement those decisions within the context of an organization in a competitive marketplace
Outcomes
Students will be acquainted with the concepts and principles of ethical reasoning that have been developed in ethical theory; be aware of the specific ethical issues that arise in management and of the ways in which these issues are commonly analyzed; and be able to make sound ethical and managerial decisions and to implement those decisions within the context of an organization in a competitive marketplaceETHC 441E Business Ethics and Values (1.5 Credit Hours)
Pre-requisites: Restricted to students in the Executive MBA Program
This course combines Quinlan's core business ethics course with contemporary instruction in leadership. Students will develop a framework for ethical decision making and the leadership strength needed to advance business decisions.
Course equivalencies: ETHC 600E/ETHC 441E
ETHC 441N Business Ethics (3 Credit Hours)
Students are introduced to theories about social and political institutions, and how they affect our ability to make moral decisions. Topics may include social psychology, capitalism and its critics, democratic theory, labor relations, and social inequalities. Classes are dedicated to understanding and engaging with social and political theory on this topic. Assignments will involve students using these theories to critically assess corporate practices and contexts. School of Business graduate degree students
Global Perspective & Awareness of Diversity: developing a global perspective and appreciating diversity, including class, culture, race, religion, and gender; Communication Skills: communicating complex moral and philosophical ideas effectively and appropriately in an oral and written manner
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Global Perspective & Awareness of Diversity: developing a global perspective and appreciating diversity, including class, culture, race, religion, and gender; Communication Skills: communicating complex moral and philosophical ideas effectively and appropriately in an oral and written mannerETHC 443 Global Environmental Ethics (3 Credit Hours)
This course develops an understanding of the ethical issues and responsibilities arising from human interaction with the non-human natural environment. Perspectives from various religious traditions, Western philosophy, and the science of ecology are considered.
Students will be able to demonstrate ethical awareness, reflection, and application of ethical principles in decision making
Outcomes
Students will be able to demonstrate ethical awareness, reflection, and application of ethical principles in decision makingETHC 446 International Business Ethics (3 Credit Hours)
This is an advanced business ethics course that addresses the ethical challenges of international business for managerial decision making. The main emphasis of the course is on implementation, and standards, for operating ethically within multinational corporations and on ethical problems in specific countries or regions of the world.
The course aims to equip managers with ethical decision-making skills in global business by understanding complex interactions among market, policy, and society, analyzing personal decision-making, and improving communication abilities
Outcomes
The course aims to equip managers with ethical decision-making skills in global business by understanding complex interactions among market, policy, and society, analyzing personal decision-making, and improving communication abilitiesETHC 499 Special Topics in Business Ethics (3 Credit Hours)
Scheduled classes are offered on an ad hoc basis. Specific titles, prerequisites and content will vary.
Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of specialized topics not otherwise covered by department regular course offerings