BUS3023 : Business Ethics for Erasmus and SA S1 students (NUBS only)
- Offered for Year: 2022/23
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Professor Iain Munro
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
The overall objective of this module is to provide an in-depth ethical reflection on the relationship between business and society. The module explores the main theoretical perspectives on business ethics. It also addresses the debates around the changing role of corporations in relation to societal challenges (such as human rights).
Outline Of Syllabus
The topics covered in this module include:
- Introduction to Business Ethics
- Theoretical perspectives on Ethics
- The ethics of branding
- Bureaucracy and business ethics
- Human rights and corporations
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 6 | 2:00 | 12:00 | PiP Lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 28:00 | 28:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | PiP Seminars |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | LIVE online |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 25:00 | 25:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | LIVE online |
| Total | 100:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BUS3017 | Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lectures will introduce the theories and approaches related to the relationship between business and society. Case studies will be discussed in seminars to develop insight on current issues. Drop-in sessions will be used to discuss the essay preparation.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 100 | Individual assignment of 2000 words |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | N/A |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The essay will enable an in-depth investigation of one aspect of CSR and assess the students’ ability to relate theoretical concepts to a practical example.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- BUS3023's Timetable