Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
36 Hours
Hawthorn
Completion of all Stage 1 units or equivalent
Nil
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
A unit of study in the Graduate Diploma of Commerce (International Business) (Stage 2) or Master of Commerce (International Business) (Stage 3) and the Master of Commerce (International Business) Global Leadership Program
At the completion of this unit students should be able to: Understand ethical behaviour in businessDiscern between ethical and unethical behaviour in international businessHave familiarity with the Australian approach towards ethical behaviour in businessAppreciate the key ethical issues involved in international businessRaise the awareness, recognition and management of the most current and relevant issues to ethics in international BusinessWork effectively in a team environment.
Classes in either weekly or block mode
Group assignment and report 40-60%Individual assignment 20-40%Test 10-30%
Swinburne University of Technology works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession, can contribute in an entrepreneurial and innovative way within their workplace or community, to operate effectively and ethically in their business life and are adaptable and able to manage change. It is expected that graduates will leave with a diverse wealth of experiences and will have developed individual knowledge, abilities and attitudes. Within this context this unit will contribute to students developing the following key generic skills: Teamwork skillsCritical thinking skillsCommunication and presentation skillsAbility to tackle unfamiliar problemsAbility to work independently
Nature of moralityNormative theories of ethicsNature of capitalism and socialismJustice and economic distributionInternational Business, globalisation and ethicsReligion and ethics, taxation issuesEthical issues in the workplaceCorporate social responsibilityCorporate citizenshipThe environmentProduction, marketing and consumptionAn ethical organisation
Shaw, W H, Barry, V, and Sansbury, G. (2009) Moral Issues in Business. First Asia-Pacific edition. Cengage Learning Australia. Additional readings will be available in our class Blackboard site or online.
