BUSINESS ETHICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ECF220	BUSINESS ETHICS	4	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. MUSTAFA KÖKSAL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with an information and an ethical perspective that will enable them to be established on the values of relations in business life as a part of social life.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as ethics and ethical tendency, ethics and organizational stakeholders, social responsibility policies, environmental sustainability, sustainable supply chain, sustainable development, organization and social issues, free trade-fair trade, organization and society.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe their responsibilities as managers and employees in order to provide a working environment in which the ethical values are valid.(2)
Explain the values of occupational ethics.(2)
Apply their profession according to their ethical values and taking into consideration the benefit of the society.(3)
Analyze the business decisions to be taken in business life within the framework of ethical values.(4)
Solve the problems arising in business life within the framework of ethical values.(3)
Develop awareness of social responsibility.(6)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	An Overview of Business Ethics	Lecture & Question Answer
2	Reading	The Importance of Business Ethics	Lecture & Question Answer
3	Reading	The Development of Business Ethics	Lecture & Question Answer
4	Reading	Stakeholder Relationships, Social Responsibility, and Corporate Governance	Lecture & Question Answer
5	Reading	Emerging Business Ethics Issues	Lecture & Question Answer
6	Reading	The Institutionalization of Business Ethics	Lecture & Question Answer
7	Reading	Ethical Decision Making	Lecture & Question Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Individual Factors: Moral Philosophies and Values	Lecture & Question Answer
10	Reading	Organizational Factors: The Role of Ethical Culture and Relationships	Lecture & Question Answer
11	Reading	Developing, Managing and Controlling an Effective Ethics Program	Lecture & Question Answer
12	Reading	Ethical Leadership	Lecture & Question Answer
13	Reading	Business Ethics in a Global Economy	Lecture & Question Answer
14	Reading	Project Outcomes	Analysis & Presentation Question Answer
15	Reading	General Review	Lecture & Question Answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Hartman, L. Dersjardins, j.(2007). Business Ethics. Thirdt Edition
Crane, A.(2004).Business Ethics. Fourth Edition.
by O. C. Ferrell, John Fraedrich, et al., Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making & Cases (2018)
O.C. Ferrell, John Fraedrich and Linda Ferrell (2015, 2013). Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making & Cases. Tenth Edition. Cengage Learning. 633 pages.
Barry L. Reece, Rhonda Brandt, Karen F. Howie (2011,2008). Effective Human Relations: Interpersonal and Organizational Applications, Eleventh Edition. South-Western, Cengage Learning. 447 pages.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Summarizing basic and advanced topics in International Trade and Business.
2	To define the theories, concepts and principles of International Trade and Business and its sub-fields.
3	Interpreting the relationship of International Trade and Business with other disciplines.
4	Using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business in professional practices and daily life.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explaining current events and phenomena in the field with a holistic perspective analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills.
2	Solving problems encountered in business life, at individual and organizational level.
3	Effective use of computer programs (such as SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) in the face of complex business problems.
4	Evaluating the developments in the world from an intellectual perspective in the light of the joint faculty courses taken.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizing new theoretical and practical approaches in the field of International Trade and Business.
2	Recognize the relevant literature effectively.
3	Independently organize activities towards organizational goals and objectives.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To conduct qualitative and quantitative research on the subjects related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	To be able to work independently in the light of the knowledge gained in the field of International Trade and Business and to take responsibility for the work done.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adopting the philosophy of lifelong learning.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using foreign language skills effectively in business and social life, explaining their demands in writing or verbally.
2	To design a healthy communication network in the business world by using social life skills.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Benefiting from the theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and business; analyzes current issues, events and problems.
2	Continually improving their knowledge of the structure and characteristics of the variables of international trade and business.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	7	2	14
Assignment (Homework)	10	2	20
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	4	8	32
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	8	16
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	52	0	152