PAAE8006 Business Ethics
| Offered By | School of Humanities |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Professional and Applied Ethics |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Ethical issues arising in business are addressed from the standpoint of western moral philosophy. Topics covered include the ethical limitations of the corporation in capitalism; appropriate conduct in the workplace; consumer protection (advertising and packaging); a range of ethical considerations facing multinational corporations e.g., bribery and nepotism; and the crisis in the natural environment in relation to business activities. The subject will expose students to an intensive analysis of some fundamental theoretical aspects of western moral philosophy (including elements of Aristotle, Kant, Mill, and Rawls), and consider the above topics in relation to these ethical frameworks. |
| Indicative Assessment |
6,000 word essay (80%) and class presentation (20%). |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Philosophy |
| Requisite Statement |
Enrolment in the MA(PAE) or with the permission of the coordinator. |
| Programs | Master of Arts (Professional and Applied Ethics) |
| Academic Contact | Professor Tom Campbell |
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