Course Overview
In the context of globalization and the diminishing role of the state, this course examines ethical issues that arise for business and individuals in business. Such issues include the social responsibility of corporations, the rights and duties of employers and employees, and the problem of discrimination. Students will learn to identify the source of ethical dilemmas in business, identify stakeholders and stakeholder interests, and various strengths and limitations of alternative courses of action.
Prerequisite(s)
- BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of a university/college first-year social science or humanities course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$764.71 - $780.51 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Introduce and assess the strengths and weaknesses of major normative theories, such as consequentialism, deontology, distributive justice theory, and virtue ethics.
- Describe the main differences between fiduciary obligations and moral obligations.
- Identify collective action problems in market failures.
- Explain the connection between social responsibility and economic efficiency
- Resolve tensions between economic efficiency and social obligations.
- Evaluate alternative, ethically relevant, choices and defend a plausible course of action.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2017
Related Programs
Business Ethics (LIBS 7018) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Residential Interiors
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of LIBS 7018 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 67203
Dates
May 18 - Aug 07 Loading
- CRN 67203
- $764.71 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Michaela Lucas
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- On the start date of the course, you will have access to the course link in the Learning Hub. FINAL EXAMS: Final exams will be held IN-PERSON on the Burnaby campus in the last week of the course. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor to administer the exam. You are directly responsible for any invigilation fees and related costs. *(A)* This is NOT a SELF-PACED course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day).
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Fall 2026
Below is one offering of LIBS 7018 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 44209
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 11 Loading
- CRN 44209
- $780.51 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Michaela Lucas
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- *(A)* This is NOT a SELF-PACED course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. Course content, kind and quality of assignments and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. You will have discussions and assignments to complete each week (although you do NOT have to be online at a particular time or day). *(B)* FINAL EXAMS: Final exams will be held IN-PERSON on the Burnaby campus in the last week of the course. If you live outside the Lower Mainland area you will be required to have an approved proctor administer the exam. You are directly responsible for any invigilation fees and related costs.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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