FÖ0503, Ethics in organisations and society, 7.5 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: Ordföranden för programnämnden för utbildning inom skog (PN-S), 2024-12-20
Valid from : Autumn semester 2026 (2026-08-31)

Level

First cycle (G1F)

Main field of study

Business Administration

Grading Scale

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Course language

English

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The aim of the course is to give students a vocabulary and skills to handle ethical aspects in professional roles and decision making.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• identify ethical dimensions in professional and personal decision with help from theoretical concepts and models
• discuss ethical arguments and perspectives, and
• analyse, present and argue for decision choices based on ethical grounds.

Content

Subject-related content

The course is based on concepts, models and theories that are reflected in ethical aspects of various empirical contexts and situations. Responsibility and sustainable development serve as grounds for a critical analysis, dialogue about conflicts of interest and documentation of ethical standpoints.

Teaching formats

The course is focused on developing skills. This is reflected in teaching format to support different kinds of learning and development of skills. Lectures and tasks (for example, case studies) assumes working individually, in small groups as well as in full class. All of these formats assume individual preparation that is discussed in full class.

The course focuses on the following generic competencies:

Interpersonal competence, critical strategic competence, anticipatory competence, normative competence and system thinking competence.

Mandatory parts of the course:

• External lectures

Collaboration with the surrounding community takes place through:

External lecturers and contemporary issues that are discussed in media at the time of the course.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

- Approved seminars - Approved exercises - Approved participation in compulsory components - Approved written presentation of project work including opponent task

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of forest bioeconomy and technology

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Forest and Business Management (MSc)
• Forest Bioeconomy (MSc)

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	7.5	0001

Other Information

SLU is environmentally certified according to ISO 14001. Many of our courses address knowledge and skills that contribute positively to the environment. To further strengthen this, we have specific environmental goals for education. Students are welcome to suggest measures in the course design and implementation that lead to environmental improvements. For more information, see SLU’s website, www.slu.se. SLU is also a PRME-certified university, Principles for Responsible Management Education (http://www.unprme.org/).