The course is part of University of Tampere Summer School 2015.
Please see the teaching timetable and lecture rooms (PDF) at: http://www.uta.fi/admissions/summer_school/courses.html. 

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.

Teaching methods: Independent working in the Moodle learning environment. Organized non-stop from September to May every year.

In the academic year 2015-2016 the course tasks must be completed by 31.5.2016 in order to allow time for evaluation in June.

1. Watching the lecture & answering the questions concerning the lecture. Work needed apr. 1-2 hr. (0.05 ects)
2. Reading and compiling a lecture diary of the book. Work needed apr. 45 hrs. (1.70 ects)
3. Essay: Developing mental health services. Work needed apr. 80-88 hrs. (3 ects)
4. Commentary. Work needed apr. 5 hrs. (0.20 ects)
5. Reflection. Work needed apr. 1-2 hrs. (0.05 ects)

Enrollment: contact university instructor Kirsti Nurmela, e-mail: kirsti.nurmela@uta.fi

A lecture and individual work in the Moodle learning environment.

For approval all the tasks have to be completed within a six months from the date of enrollment. A delay results a rejection.

Students will be working together in groups throughout the course, thus you should have enough time for it in your 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 of course KATVAA12.

Teaching methods: Independent working in the Moodle learning environment. Organized non-stop from September to May every year.

In the academic year 2015-2016 the course tasks must be completed by 31.5.2016 in order to allow time for evaluation in June.

1. Watching the lecture & answering the questions concerning the lecture. Work needed apr. 1-2 hr. (0.05 ects)
2. Reading and compiling a lecture diary of the book. Work needed apr. 45 hrs. (1.70 ects)
3. Essay: Developing mental health services. Work needed apr. 80-88 hrs. (3 ects)
4. Commentary. Work needed apr. 5 hrs. (0.20 ects)
5. Reflection. Work needed apr. 1-2 hrs. (0.05 ects)

Enrollment: contact university instructor Kirsti Nurmela, e-mail: kirsti.nurmela@uta.fi

A lecture and individual work in the Moodle learning environment.

For approval all the tasks have to be completed within a six months from the date of enrollment. A delay results a rejection.

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.

Applying to the KATVAA14 course:

Maximum of 25 students will be selected for the course. In order to apply for the course, the student is required to enrol latest 15.12. and write a motivation letter (1–2 pages) and send it to the course teacher latest 17.12.2015 by email (Anna.L.Heikkinen (a) uta.fi). The motivation letter should include the following:

1. Name, email and university.
2. Background and previous studies. Please briefly describe your study background (discipline, major and minor subjects) and previous studies related to corporate responsibility / sustainability (course names and level of studies). Please state whether you have completed KATVAA11 Business Ethics course, will complete it as independent study in Spring 2016, or have completed corresponding studies previously.
3. Motivation and commitment. Please describe why you are interested in and committed to completing this course. You can also discuss your expectations and learning objectives for the course.

Teaching methods: Independent working in the Moodle learning environment. Organized non-stop from September to May every year.

In the academic year 2015-2016 the course tasks must be completed by 31.5.2016 in order to allow time for evaluation in June.

1. Watching the lecture & answering the questions concerning the lecture. Work needed apr. 1-2 hr. (0.05 ects)
2. Reading and compiling a lecture diary of the book. Work needed apr. 45 hrs. (1.70 ects)
3. Essay: Developing mental health services. Work needed apr. 80-88 hrs. (3 ects)
4. Commentary. Work needed apr. 5 hrs. (0.20 ects)
5. Reflection. Work needed apr. 1-2 hrs. (0.05 ects)

Enrollment: contact university instructor Kirsti Nurmela, e-mail: kirsti.nurmela@uta.fi

A lecture and individual work in the Moodle learning environment.

For approval all the tasks have to be completed within a six months from the date of enrollment. A delay results a rejection.

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 KATVAA13 course. You will receive a grade for KATVAA13 course only after completing Business Ethics course or showing proof of corresponding studies.

Teaching methods: Independent working in the Moodle learning environment. Organized non-stop from September to May every year.

In the academic year 2015-2016 the course tasks must be completed by 31.5.2016 in order to allow time for evaluation in June.

1. Watching the lecture & answering the questions concerning the lecture. Work needed apr. 1-2 hr. (0.05 ects)
2. Reading and compiling a lecture diary of the book. Work needed apr. 45 hrs. (1.70 ects)
3. Essay: Developing mental health services. Work needed apr. 80-88 hrs. (3 ects)
4. Commentary. Work needed apr. 5 hrs. (0.20 ects)
5. Reflection. Work needed apr. 1-2 hrs. (0.05 ects)

Enrollment: contact university instructor Kirsti Nurmela, e-mail: kirsti.nurmela@uta.fi

A lecture and individual work in the Moodle learning environment.

For approval all the tasks have to be completed within a six months from the date of enrollment. A delay results a rejection.