Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SAYA-0047
Organization's ID:
BUS200: Business Ethics
Organization:
Saylor Academy
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-paced (60 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 business ethics
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to examine business ethics from a variety of perspectives. The course will address ethical issues and dilemmas as well as ethical decision-making. The student will also be exposed to Corporate Social Responsibility as well as the impact of ethics on functional business areas

Learning Outcomes:

  • define the concepts of ethics and integrity
  • illustrate the theoretical foundations of business ethics
  • explain the historical context of ethics
  • examine business and economic concepts from an ethical perspective
  • appraise ethical conduct in a business context
  • articulate/discuss corporate social responsibility (CSR) and how this affects ethical business practices
  • analyze and critically examine personal/individual values
  • apply ethical reasoning to business dilemmas

General Topics:

  • Why ethics matter
  • Ethics: from antiquity to present
  • Defining and prioritizing stakeholders
  • Employer/employee obligations
  • Recognizing and respecting the rights of all
  • Why ethics still matter
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • proctored final exam

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials