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Postgraduate Handbook 2019-2020 (archived)
Module BUSI49615: BUSINESS ETHICS (FT)
Department: Management and Marketing
BUSI49615: BUSINESS ETHICS (FT)
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 4 | 15 | Available in 2019/2020 | Durham |
Tied To
- N1K017: Business Administration (12 month Full Time) (see Postgraduate Handbook 2016-2017 for details)
- N1KC17: Business Administration [Finance] (full time) (see Postgraduate Handbook 2010-2011 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
- Upon successful completion of the module, the students will be able to:
- develop an understanding of ethical theory.
- explore the scope of business social responsibility.
Subject-specific Skills
- Upon successful completion of the module, the students will be able to:
- critically analyse ethical dilemmas in business.
Key Skills
- Written communication; planning, organising and time management; problem solving and analysis; using initiative; computer literacy.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Learning outcomes will be met through a combination of lectures, groupwork, case studies and discussion, supported by guided reading. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshops (a combination of lectures, groupwork, case studies and discussion) | 28 | Yes | |||
| Preparation and Reading | 122 | ||||
| Total | 150 | ||||
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment | 100% | Written Assignment | 4,000 words maximum | 100% |
Formative Assessment
None.
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.