Business Ethics

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 5080
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Course ID
203187
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to equip students with a conceptual understanding of ethics in business and enterprise, and to develop the capacity to manage ethical issues in organisations. Theories of business ethics; common ethical problems; prescriptive vs descriptive ethics; the psychology of ethical decision making; ethical problems of managers; managing for ethical conduct; ethical problems of organisations; organisational ethical issues in a global business environment.

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify and appraise concrete examples of issues involving ethics and values in a management context, from a range of functional areas in business and government.
  • Critically compare theoretical approaches that assist thought about ethical issues.
  • Evaluate the activities which enterprises and individuals can use to increase their capacity for ethical action.
  • Reflect on ethical issues and to formulate, explain and defend ethical decision and action.
  • Demonstrate Business Enterprise Skills in the context of the Management discipline: i) Self-Management (intermediate level); ii) Ethical Awareness (intermediate and advanced levels); iii) Teamwork (advanced level); iv) Written Communication (intermediate level); and v) International Perspective (intermediate level).

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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