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Postgraduate Handbook 2012-2013 (archived)
Module BUSI57515: BUSINESS ETHICS (DL)
Department: Business School (Business)
BUSI57515: BUSINESS ETHICS (DL)
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 4 | 15 | Available in 2012/2013 | Durham |
Tied To
- N1D217: Business Administration (Finance) (Distance Learning) (For students entering before August 2007) (see Postgraduate Handbook 2011-2012 for details)
- N1D314: Business Administration (Distance Learning) (For students entering before August 2007) (see Postgraduate Handbook 2011-2012 for details)
- N1D317: Business Administration (Distance Learning) (For students entering before August 2007) (see Postgraduate Handbook 2011-2012 for details)
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- To encourage an awareness of ethical issues in management.
Content
- Introduction to Business Ethics
- Leadership and Management Ethics
- Ethics and Trust
- Global Ethics
- Ethical Accounting
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Consumer Ethics
- Financial Ethics
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- To develop an understanding of ethical theory.
- To explore the scope of business social responsibility.
Subject-specific Skills
- To critically analyse ethical dilemmas in business.
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- The module is delivered in discrete Units. These are designed to enable the learning outcomes to be achieved through a combination of specially written material, directed reading, reflection through self-assessed assignments and guidance for further reading. Module tutors provide feedback on formative work and are available for individual consultation as necessary (by email, telephone, post or fax).
- The written assignment will test students’ understanding of relevant concepts and their ability to apply and interpret what they have learned to the analysis of a particular issue in depth.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D L Study Units (a combination of specially written material, directed reading, self-assessed assignments and guidance for further reading) | 150 | ||||
| Total | 150 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment | 100% | Written Assignment | 4000 words maximum | 100% |
Formative Assessment
1 Compulsory Tutor Assessed Assignment, (1,500 words).
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.