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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Business Administration
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
00971314 Business Ethics 4 Autumn 7 3+0+0 4 4
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) -
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
In the content of this course, firstly, the concept of ethics, the differences between morality and ethics, the basic principles of professional ethics are discussed. Ethical problems encountered in working life, ethical decision-making processes and prevention of unethical behaviours are focused on. The course also covers topics such as corporate social responsibility, honesty, fairness, confidentiality, accountability and professional codes of conduct. Ethical dilemmas and solutions are discussed through case studies from various sectors. Students gain awareness of sustainability and social responsibility issues in the business world and gain basic knowledge and skills to become ethically conscious professionals.
Objectives of the Course
This course aims to develop students' ability to identify, evaluate and solve ethical problems that they may encounter in the business world. It is aimed to understand the principles of work and professional ethics, to comprehend ethical decision-making processes and to evaluate the effects of unethical behaviours on the individual and society. Students will learn about basic ethical issues such as business ethics, corporate social responsibility and sustainability by understanding the importance of moral responsibilities and ethical standards in professional life.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Introduction and Basic Concepts
2 Differences between Ethics and Morality
3 Professional Ethics and Professional Responsibility
4 Ethical Decision Making Processes
5 Unethical Behaviours and Consequences
6 Principles of Justice and Equality
7 Midterm Exam
8 Honesty and Transparency
9 Confidentiality and Privacy
10 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
11 Environmental Ethics and Sustainability
12 Ethical Leadership and Management
13 Ethical Dilemmas and Case Studies
14 Current Ethical Problems and Future Ethical Approaches
Textbook or Material
Resources İş Ahlakı, Gazi Kitabevi
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Listening - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 4 56
Midterms 1 12 12
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 10 10
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 120
Total Work Load / 30 4
Course ECTS Credits: 4