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Business and Professional Ethics

Undergraduate | MAQ-PHIX201 | 2019

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Break down the ethical considerations that can stem from business activities. Firm up your view on a business' social responsibilities. Unpack codes of conduct and whistleblowing. Question the ability of corporations to influence government policies.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
-

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Business and Professional Ethics

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. demonstrate good general knowledge of the major issues in contemporary business and professional ethics
    2. understand the major ethical concepts and theories that inform the business and professional ethics literature
    3. analyse and critically evaluate theories and arguments in the relevant literature
    4. relate ethical concepts and theories to relevant case studies and current events
    5. develop your own view or perspective, through consideration and analysis of views and arguments presented in the subject
    6. develop your skills in clarity of thought, clarity of written expression, and written argumentation.

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • MAQ-PHI230 (Not currently available)

Others

You must complete some Level 1 studies before starting this subject.

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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