BUS 6160 - Business Policy and the Social and Ethical Environment

This course introduces students to the concepts of social responsibility and ethics in strategic business settings. Coverage includes strategic business concepts and associated legal issues. An examination of a firm’s mission, goals, and business strategy will be considered within an ethical and legal framework. Diverse viewpoints regarding the nature and limits of corporate social responsibility will be explored in the context of alternative strategic choices for the firm. The emphasis will be on understanding the conceptual tools to analyze behaviors in the context of business decision making.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: (ACTY 6010 or ACTY 2100 or ACTY 210) and (FIN 6020 or FIN 3200 or FIN 320 or FCL 320) and (ECON 6010 or ECON 2010 or ECON 201) and (LAW 6040 or LAW 3800 or LAW 380 or FCL 380) or approval of the HCOB director of graduate programs.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions Enrollment in HCOB graduate business courses requires admission to the M.B.A. or M.S.A. program or the approval of the Director of M.B.A. Program.
Notes: Open to Graduate students only.
When Offered: Fall, Spring