Ethics, Values, and Public Affairs

Catalog description

This course equips students with foundational knowledge and practical skills to navigate the ethical challenges that arise in the practice of public affairs. Students will review classical ethical frameworks and seminal research in behavioral and organizational ethics, then apply insights from these works to real-world challenges. The course places significant emphasis on ethical leadership, organizational culture, and procedural justice, giving students a set of tools and strategies for responding to challenges that they may face as they advance their careers.