The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- International business 2005 (international students) - Business management
- International business 2005 (native finnish speaking students) - Business management
- International business 2005 (native swedish speaking students) - Business management
- International business 2004 (international students) - International business strategies
- International business 2004 (native finnish speaking students) - International business strategies
- International business 2004 (native swedish speaking students) - International business strategies
- International business 2006 (international students) - Business management
- International business 2007 (international students) - Business management
- International business 2008 (international students) - Business management
- International business 2006 (native finnish speaking students) - Business management
- International business 2007 (native finnish speaking students) - Business management
- International business 2008 (native finnish speaking students) - Business management
- International business 2006 (native swedish speaking students) - Business management
- International business 2007 (native swedish speaking students) - Business management
- International business 2008 (native swedish speaking students) - Business management
- International business 2009 (international students) - Business management
- International business 2009 (native finnish speaking students) - Business management
- International business 2009 (native swedish speaking students) - Business management
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The purpose of the course is to make students aware of the various ethical issues which invariably arise in business management, and train them in analysing business situations from an ethical point of view. The issues will be discussed and the students are encouraged to present their own views on the issues
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the students should have an awareness of the ethical dimension of business life and be able to bring this dimension into their decision making.
Course contents
Ethical issues that arise in management and finance. Case analysis, presentations, and discussions.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Marketing, Law, Organisational Behaviour, Financial Accounting.
Previous course names
None
Additional information
Attendance is compulsory as the course is a seminar. There will be at least eight written assignments, as well as a final examination.
Recommended or required reading
Larmer, R. A. 2007. Ethics in the Workplace. West Publishing.
Boatright, J. R. 2008. Ethics and the Conduct of Business. Prentice Hall
Other literature will be announced during the course.
Study activities
- Lectures - 30 hours
- Project work and productions - 50 hours
- Individual studies - 53 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 133 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 103 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 30 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams
- Demonstrations and presentations
- Reports and productions
- Essays
Teacher
Eldon Sveinn
Examiner
Eldon Sveinn
Home page of the course
None
Group size
No limit
Course completion date
Date for course completion will be announced later
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
The timetable of the course
Will be given during the first session. The course will be taught during Period 1
Assessment methods
- 2010-10-21 - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
- Date will be announced later - Essays