International Business: Business Ethics and Sustainability

The course helps you understand the complex relationship between business and society, with a particular focus on how – and to what extent – business organisations can contribute to sustainability. You will explore fundamental questions such as:

• What is the responsibility of business?
• What is sustainability?
• How can sustainability be pursued?

These questions will be investigated with a focus on ethical dilemmas associated with international business activities.

Throughout the course, you will work with a variety of theoretical perspectives, including ethical frameworks and perspectives on corporate social responsibility. You will apply these theories to real life examples, for instance by analysing a company’s sustainability report.

Course literature

The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.

Prerequisites

General and at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s before entry, of which 30 credits should be in International Business.