Business Ethics

Catalog description

An examination of the ethical foundations of business and the role of ethical judgment in business decisions. The course covers philosophical theories of ethics and their application to business through case studies. The course also includes a service learning component, which requires students to engage with a nonprofit organization, community-based service agency, or other type of organization for purposes of a community-based activity. Students will complete an assignment that reflects upon this service learning experience. Service Learning (SL) Designated Course: minimum 20 hours of service. Prerequisite: One prior course in philosophy. Liberal Arts Core Designation: Depth in Faith and Reason (DF&R).