By the end of the course the student will be able to comprehend what business ethics is about and why it is important. The student will be aware of different ethical theories and understands the ethical dimensions of business decision-making. The student will be able to identify and apply tools to improve ethical practices in business.

Ethical theories and the concepts of business ethics; Ethical decision-making; Tools for developing business ethics practices.

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Individual assignment (50 %) and written exam (50 %).

Crane, A. and Matten, D.: Business Ethics. Managing corporate citizenship and sustainability in the age of globalization (3rd or latests ed.)

Degree programme students and exchange students: No pre-registration is required, you enrol to course by signing in course page at Moodle (learning2.uta.fi): "KATVAA11 Business Ethics (independent assignment and exam)". You must use the enrolment key "Ethics2018" to sign in to Moodle. The course page will open at the beginning of 2nd period.

Please note that you can start the course anytime in periods II-IV.

Detailed instructions for completing the course are at the course page in Moodle.

See also course description in the Curricula Guide 2018–2019.