Course Overview:

This course explores the development of ethical leadership and responsible business practices in a globally connected world. Students will reflect on their personal and professional values, and examine how those values influence decision making, leadership, and community engagement. Through the study of ethical theories, stakeholder analysis, and global frameworks such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards, students will analyze real-world dilemmas in business society. Special emphasis is placed on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) inclusivity, sustainability, and the social impact of business, preparing students to contribute meaningfully to their communities and professional environments.

Prerequisite:

  • The students must have completed grade 12 or equivalent education, or mature student status (19 years or older).
  • All applicants must meet one of the following Language Proficiency Requirements (LPR):
    • Completion of 2 years of secondary education (including English 10 and 11 with grade of ‘C’ or higher) from a country where English is one of the principal languages, or
    • Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction, or
    • Students from non-English speaking countries must have completed grade 12 or equivalent education and provide verified results for one of the English Language Proficiency tests with minimum scores listed below:
      • IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 50, CAEL 45, CELPIP 6.5, DET 105, PTE 47, PCE 175, CAMBRIDGE B2 Level, LANGUAGECERT B2 Level, MET B2 Level, ITEP 3.8, EIKEN Grade Pre-1. or
    • Provide proof of achieving at least 65% in Grade 12 English (or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
  • Mature Student Applicants
    • Applicants who are 19 years of age or older at the start of the program, are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and are unable to provide official secondary or post-secondary education records may demonstrate English proficiency by:
      • Submitting a signed attestation confirming they have completed at least three years of full-time education in English in a country where English is one of the primary languages and
      • Completing the Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation: Reading, Writing, and WritePlacer) with the following minimum scores:
        • Reading: 235
        • Writing: 235
        • WritePlacer: 4

Learning Outcomes:

  • Articulate personal and professional values and evaluate how these values influence ethical decision-making, leadership approaches, and community engagement in multicultural contexts.
  • Apply ethical theories and frameworks to analyze and resolve complex dilemmas in business, governance, and global society.
  • Demonstrate understanding of global citizenship by interpreting the interconnectedness of global issues through the lens of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards.
  • Assess the role of businesses in fostering or hindering social impact, inclusivity, and sustainability, using stakeholder theory and real-world case studies.
  • Reflect critically on personal identity, leadership, and civic responsibility through writing and dialogue to foster ethical awareness and global engagement.
  • Communicate ethical reasoning and well-supported solutions to global challenges through written, oral, and collaborative formats.

Course Content & Topics:

Class 1: Introduction to Ethics and Global Citizenship
Class 2: Ethical Theories and Decision-Making Frameworks
Class 3: Personal Values and Moral Identity
Class 4: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ESG Principles
Class 5: Stakeholder Theory and Social Accountability
Class 6: UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Class 7: Ethics in Global Governance and International Policy
Class 8: Business Ethics and Organizational Culture
Class 9: Ethical Leadership in a Multicultural World
Class 10: Sustainability and Environmental Ethics
Class 11: Ethics in Technology, Media and AI
Class 12: Social Justice and Equity in Business
Class 13: Civic Responsibility and Community Engagement
Class 14: Capstone Dialogue and Reflection

Credit Information:

  • Credits: 3

Duration:

  • 14 Weeks: 3 hrs/week

Course & Related Fees:

  • Domestic & International: $700 (Seven hundred dollars)

For a detailed breakdown, please refer to Policy #S-005 Programs & Course Fee Schedule

Non-Refundable Fees:

  • Application Fee: $50.00/course (payable online and non-refundable)