Business Ethics

You’ll develop the cultural awareness and critical thinking skills you need to analyze and produce a broad range of discourse in a full spectrum of careers — and to make a difference in whatever you do.

Overview

The Business Ethics program at New States Continental University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of ethical principles, moral dilemmas, and ethical decision-making in the context of business practices. Through interdisciplinary coursework, case studies, and practical applications, students explore the role of ethics in business operations, corporate governance, social responsibility, and sustainability. The program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to navigate complex ethical challenges and promote ethical behavior in organizational settings.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Business Ethics program have diverse career opportunities in various sectors, including:

Ethics and Compliance Officer: Ensure organizational compliance with ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices by developing and implementing ethics programs, policies, and training initiatives.
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager: Lead corporate social responsibility initiatives, sustainability programs, and community engagement efforts to promote ethical business practices and contribute to social and environmental well-being.
Ethical Risk Analyst: Assess ethical risks and vulnerabilities in business operations, supply chains, and stakeholder relationships, and develop strategies to mitigate risks and enhance ethical performance.
Consultant: Provide consulting services to businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies on ethical issues, corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.
Business Sustainability Consultant: Advise businesses on sustainable business practices, environmental stewardship, and corporate responsibility strategies to achieve economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
Corporate Governance Specialist: Support boards of directors and executive leadership teams in establishing and maintaining effective corporate governance practices, ethical leadership, and accountability mechanisms.
Ethics Educator: Teach business ethics courses at universities, colleges, or corporate training programs, educating future business leaders on ethical decision-making, moral philosophy, and corporate responsibility.
Nonprofit Management: Lead nonprofit organizations, foundations, or advocacy groups focused on ethical issues, social justice, human rights, or environmental conservation.
Public Policy Analyst: Analyze and advocate for ethical public policies, regulatory reforms, and corporate accountability measures to address social, environmental, and economic challenges.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Business Ethics program, students will be able to:

Understand Ethical Theories: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of ethical theories, principles, and frameworks, including utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, and social contract theory.
Analyze Ethical Dilemmas: Identify, analyze, and evaluate ethical dilemmas and moral issues in business contexts, considering multiple perspectives, stakeholders, and consequences.
Apply Ethical Decision-Making Models: Apply ethical decision-making models, such as the ethical decision-making process and stakeholder analysis, to resolve ethical dilemmas and make principled decisions.
Promote Ethical Culture: Foster an ethical organizational culture by promoting values such as integrity, transparency, accountability, and respect for human dignity and rights.
Manage Ethical Risks: Assess ethical risks and vulnerabilities in organizational operations, supply chains, and stakeholder relationships, and develop strategies to mitigate risks and promote ethical conduct.
Communicate Ethical Expectations: Effectively communicate ethical expectations, standards, and policies to employees, stakeholders, and the broader community, fostering a culture of ethics and compliance.
Lead Ethically: Demonstrate ethical leadership qualities, including honesty, integrity, courage, and ethical decision-making, and inspire others to act ethically and responsibly.
Navigate Legal and Regulatory Frameworks: Understand legal and regulatory frameworks governing business ethics, corporate governance, compliance, and corporate social responsibility, and ensure organizational compliance with applicable laws and standards.
Promote Social Responsibility: Advocate for corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical business practices that contribute to social justice, environmental conservation, and community well-being.
Reflect on Personal Ethics: Reflect on personal values, beliefs, biases, and ethical responsibilities, and develop self-awareness and ethical reflexivity to guide ethical behavior and decision-making in professional and personal life.

The Business Ethics program at New States Continental University prepares students to become ethical leaders, responsible decision-makers, and agents of positive change in the business world, advancing principles of integrity, accountability, and social responsibility. Graduates are equipped to address complex ethical challenges, promote ethical conduct, and contribute to the ethical and sustainable development of organizations and society.