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Mini MBA

Ethics and Governance


Develop a deep understanding of ethics and governance in contemporary organisations with this Mini MBA unit. Participants will explore ethical frameworks, governance standards, and corporate social responsibility (CSR), gaining the skills to resolve ethical dilemmas and evaluate compliance.

4 hours
of Online Study
4 Units
Professionally Curated
100%
Online, Self-paced
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Overview

This Mini MBA unit provides a comprehensive understanding of ethics and governance in modern organisations. Participants will explore ethical frameworks, governance standards, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) within today’s business climate. Through real-world examples and practical tools, you will develop the ability to evaluate and apply ethical codes of conduct and governance practices to enhance organisational compliance and social impact.

To deepen participants’ understanding of the role of ethics and governance in organisations, including emergent trends and challenges. This unit aims to develop skills in resolving ethical dilemmas, understanding governance frameworks, and evaluating corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in alignment with international standards.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

  • Develop an advanced understanding of ethics, governance, and emerging issues.

  • Resolve ethical dilemmas using established models and frameworks.

  • Understand the importance of ethical codes of conduct and governance procedures.

  • Evaluate company reports for compliance with ethics, CSR, and governance guidelines.

Topics Covered

  • Introduction to ethics and governance in the modern business climate.
  • Ethical frameworks and models such as Utilitarianism, Consequentialism, and Ethical tests.
  • Overview of governance standards and their practical application.
  • The role of CSR and its relationship to ethical behaviour.
  • Understanding ethical codes, governance procedures and accountability.
  • How to develop and implement these codes in organisations.
  • Key ethics, governance, and CSR areas to assess when reviewing published reports.

Course Content

  • Short videos (3-5 minutes), brief non-academic readings, blogs, and articles (3-4 pages).
  • Mini quizzes to test understanding.
  • Practical scenario-based tools in the LMS for exploring ethical dilemmas, CSR, and governance challenges.

Optional Components

  • E-Portfolio: Document learning experiences and materials, downloadable post-completion.

  • Short Reflective Activity (max 500 words) focusing on key learnings and developing an action plan.

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