This course aims to develop your understanding of business ethics and how organisations follow the code of ethics in their daily operations. The course is designed to provide insights into ethical theories and tools for developing ethical business practices along with your own exploration of ethical decision making and how to develop ethical leadership. However, the part of learning is developing an appreciation of your own aptitude and commitment for becoming an ethical professional.

This course is also available for independent study in periods II-IV.

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

See more information below.

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)". Course key: Ethics2017. 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 2017–2018.

Students will be working together in groups returning assignments throughout the course, thus they should have enough time for it in their timetable.

KATVAA11 Business Ethics (5 ECTS) course (or corresponding studies) is a compulsory preceding course. Please notice, that it has to be completed before the beginning, or during, of course KATVAA12.

Option 1 (Lectures) is organised in period II and option 2 (Online course) is available in periods III-IV.

The course relies heavily on each student’s active participation in working with real life cases.
- The theoretical background of Business ideas and Business models.
- Different types of business models and business logic’s.
- Drafting one’s Business model toolkit through preparation of presentations of selected cases.
- Evaluation of one’s own learning and skills development in a final report.The course relies heavily on each student’s active participation in working with real life cases.
- The theoretical background of Business ideas and Business models.
- Different types of business models and business logic’s.
- Drafting one’s Business model toolkit through preparation of presentations of selected cases.
- Evaluation of one’s own learning and skills development in a final report.

The course is lectured in English in Fall during Period II and in Finnish in Spring during Period IV.

Englanniksi syyslukukauden II periodilla ja suomeksi kevätlukukauden IV periodilla.

Electronic exam is open in II-IV periods: 23.10.2017-27.05.2018. Please register for the electronic exam: https://tenttis.uta.fi

Electronic exam is open in II-IV periods: 23.10.2017-27.05.2018. Please register for the electronic exam: https://tenttis.uta.fi

The course introduces students to the field of ecological economics. The field of ecological economics is transdisciplinary by nature and as therefore applicable to economic, social, and environmental problem solving.  Students are offered a view to economics that differs fundamentally from the main school of economic thought known as neoclassical economics. First, the students are introduced to the vision that ecological economics offers with concepts such as full versus empty world, and circular economy. The students are then familiarized with different policy tools for guiding development towards a sustainable scale, such as Pigouvian taxes and caps on income and wealth. During the course students are also introduced to methods for measuring not only efficiency but also a sustainable scale and just distribution with in a system.

KATVAA11 Business Ethics (5 ECTS) course (or corresponding studies) is a compulsory preceding course. You can complete Business Ethics course also as independent study before or during KATVAA15 course. You will receive a grade for KATVAA15 course only after completing Business Ethics course or showing proof of corresponding studies.

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

See more information below.

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)". Course key: Ethics2017. 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 2017–2018.

Please note: Preceding studies

• KATVAA11 Business Ethics (5 ECTS) course (or corresponding studies) is a compulsory preceding course. You can complete Business Ethics course as independent study before or during KATVAA14 course. You will receive a grade for KATVAA14 course only after completing Business Ethics course or showing proof of corresponding studies.
• KATVAA12 Responsible Business and Social Accounting (5 ECTS) a recommended preceding course.

Option 1 (Lectures and essay) is organised in period III and option 2 (Independent study and essay) is available in period IV.

Electronic exam is open in II-IV periods: 23.10.2017-27.05.2018. Please register for the electronic exam: https://tenttis.uta.fi

Electronic exam is open in II-IV periods: 23.10.2017-27.05.2018. Please register for the electronic exam: https://tenttis.uta.fi

The option 2 of this course is a web-based online course. The course comprises of three modules that the students will carry out in groups. This course will be completed as a team effort, so students must make sure they have enough time on their schedules when choosing this course.

NB 2.2.2018: There is still course places available. You can sign up for the course by sending an email to johanna.heiskanen@uta.fi or by attending the introduction lecture Tue 6.2.

The course is an online course. The course comprises of an introduction lecture, individual and group assignments, and a written exam of the course material.

KATVAA11 Business Ethics (5 ECTS) course (or corresponding studies) is a compulsory preceding course. Please notice that it has to be completed before the beginning of, or during, course KATVAA12.

Option 1 (Lectures) is organised in period II and option 2 (Online course) is available in periods III-IV.

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

See more information below.

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)". Course key: Ethics2017. 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 2017–2018.

This course includes visitors from business, thus requires attendance on most of the lectures.

Please notice:

• Preceding studies KATVAA11 Business Ethics (5 ECTS) course (or corresponding studies) is a compulsory preceding course, and has to be completed before the beginning of the course KATVAA13.

Electronic exam is open in II-IV periods: 23.10.2017-27.05.2018. Please register for the electronic exam: https://tenttis.uta.fi

Electronic exam is open in II-IV periods: 23.10.2017-27.05.2018. Please register for the electronic exam: https://tenttis.uta.fi

The option 2 of this course is a web-based online course. The course comprises of three modules that the students will carry out in groups. This course will be completed as a team effort, so students must make sure they have enough time on their schedules when choosing this course.

NB 2.2.2018: There is still course places available. You can sign up for the course by sending an email to johanna.heiskanen@uta.fi or by attending the introduction lecture Tue 6.2.

The course is an online course. The course comprises of an introduction lecture, individual and group assignments, and a written exam of the course material.

KATVAA11 Business Ethics (5 ECTS) course (or corresponding studies) is a compulsory preceding course. Please notice that it has to be completed before the beginning of, or during, course KATVAA12.

Option 1 (Lectures) is organised in period II and option 2 (Online course) is available in periods III-IV.

Option 2 of this course is a web-based independent study module. The course consists of independent study and an individual essay.

Update 5.3.2018: During the course, new students can sign up to the course by contacting the teacher.

The course consists of independent study and a final essay. Students can write and hand-in the essay any time during the course. The essay can be written in English or in Finnish. Essay instructions are given on course moodle page.

KATVAA11 Business Ethics (5 ECTS) course (or corresponding studies) is a compulsory preceding course. Please note that it has to be completed before the beginning of, or during, course KATVAA14.