Business Ethics

You’ll develop the critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills needed to analyze and address moral challenges in the business world. Explore the ethical implications of business practices, corporate governance, and social responsibility, make a positive impact in the business community.

Overview

In Business Ethics, we examine the ways in which ethical principles influence decision-making, corporate responsibility, and leadership in the business world. At Lisburn University, we explore how business leaders can use — and sometimes misuse — ethical frameworks to address challenges in corporate governance, social responsibility, and stakeholder relations.

In class, your professor may present a case study of a company’s ethical dilemma. You and your classmates analyze, critique, and discuss the situation from various perspectives, such as the impact on stakeholders, the ethical principles involved, and the long-term consequences. Then, you develop your own solution or approach to resolving the issue, guided by ethical reasoning and business integrity.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates work and intern in a wide variety of roles in fields such as corporate governance, compliance, human resources, sustainability, financial management, and consulting. Many of our graduates go on to become leaders in promoting ethical business practices within organizations. We’ve also had graduates start their own ethical consulting firms or pursue advanced studies in business ethics, law, corporate social responsibility, and public policy.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of how ethical decision-making shapes business practices, organizational behavior, and the broader economic and social environment.

Be able to use various ethical frameworks and tools to analyze complex business situations, ensuring that business actions align with ethical standards and societal expectations.

Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical leadership in promoting justice, fairness, and integrity within both local and global business contexts.

Programme

Semester 1	Credits	Number
Introduction to Business Ethics	4	BUS 101
Foundations of Business Law	2	LAW 102
Principles of Management	4	MGT 103

Semester 2	Credits	Number
Ethical Decision-Making in Business	4	BUS 201
Corporate Social Responsibility	4	CSR 202
Marketing Ethics	2	MKT 203

Semester 3	Credits	Number
Business Ethics and Sustainability	4	BUS 301
Corporate Governance	2	COR 302
Human Resource Ethics	4	HRM 303

Semester 4	Credits	Number
Ethics in International Business	4	IBS 401
Ethical Leadership and Organizational Behavior	4	MGT 402
Business Ethics in Practice	2	BUS 403
Total for the entire period of study	40