Online Class: Business Ethics
This business ethics course offers an introduction into the concept of values, morality, as well as cultural beliefs and upbringing in all areas of business, from consumer rights to corporate social responsibility.

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Course Description
Business ethics is an important part of any industry. Students or managers, unfamiliar with many ethical challenges, behaviors, or regulations will find themselves struggling in business industries that include finance, accounting or human resource management, marketing and retail.
Today's managers must necessarily concern themselves with ethical issues, because unethical behavior creates legal risks and damage to businesses as well as employees and consumers. Business ethics have become an integral part of business education in general. A student or manager who is well-versed in ethical behavior in practices, not only in the domestic market but internationally, will find him or herself better prepared to deal with issues or situations that may arise that don't always involve easy answers or decisions.
Each one of us, from the individual consumer to the CEO of an international corporation, is affected in some way by business ethics during the course of his or her life. Therefore, everyone has a stake in the ramifications resulting from unethical business decisions.
This business ethics course offers an introduction into the concept of values, morality, as well as cultural beliefs and upbringing in all areas of business, from consumer rights to corporate social responsibility. Decisions made by shift managers or corporate presidents may affect thousands of individuals or entire communities. Consumers today expect and demand integrity, honesty, and transparency in all levels of their environment. Understanding those expectations is the key to communicating core values and behavior not only to employees, but society in general.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction to Business Ethics
In Lesson 1, you will learn what business ethics means and how it determines the relationship between a business and an individual.
34 Total Points
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Complete Assignment: Lesson 1: Business Ethics
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 1: Introduction to Business Ethics
Lesson 2: Why Are Ethics in Business Important?
In Lesson 2, you will learn the importance of ethics in all businesses and work environments, and the ethical responsibilities and obligations of an organization and individuals.
32 Total Points
Lesson 2 Video
Complete Assignment: Lesson 2: Ethics in Business
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 2: Why Are Ethics in Business Important?
Lesson 3: Ethics in the Workplace
In Lesson 3, you will learn how ethics play an important role in both large and small organizations. Also, this lesson covers the ethical issues in the workplace and the code of conduct.
35 Total Points
Lesson 3 Video
Complete Assignment: Lesson 3: Ethics in the Workplace
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 3: Ethics in the Workplace
Lesson 4: Corporate Responsibility
Lesson 4 defines corporate responsibility and explains the code of conduct and ethics.
35 Total Points
Lesson 4 Video
Complete Assignment: Lesson 4: United States Federal Sentencing Guidelines
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 4: Corporate Responsibility
Lesson 5: Corporate Compliance
Lesson 5 defines and explains corporate and business compliance. It also describes the government laws and regulations for small and large companies, and the role of the Department of Labor in corporate compliance.
35 Total Points
Lesson 5 Video
Complete Assignment: Lesson 5: Department of Labor and Corporate Compliance
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 5: Corporate Compliance
Lesson 6: Social Responsibility
Lesson 6 explains how Business Ethics extend the responsibilities of businesses from the workplace to environmental and cultural structures of communities.
35 Total Points
Lesson 6 Video
Complete Assignment: Lesson 6: Community and Ethics
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 6: Social Responsibility
Lesson 7: The Positive Impact of Ethics in Business
Lesson 7 analyzes how Business Ethics brought about several positive changes in the workplace.
35 Total Points
Lesson 7 Video
Complete Assignment: Lesson 7: Employee Rights
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 7: The Positive Impact of Ethics in Business
Lesson 8: Going International
Ethics may vary from country to country. As today's businesses have gone global, the need to know ethics practiced in various counrties becomes essential. In this Lesson, you will learn International Business Ethics.
29 Total Points
Lesson 8 Video
Complete Assignment: Lesson 8: International Business Ethics
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 8: Going International
Lesson 9: Consumer Rights
In this Lesson, you will learn more about Consumer Rights and Protection. Also, this lesson explains how Business Ethics and Consumer Rights are related.
32 Total Points
Lesson 9 Video
Complete Assignment: Lesson 9: Expectations versus Reality
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 9: Consumer Rights
Lesson 10: Business Ethics and the Financial World
Against the backdrop of many financial scandals that have rocked Wall Street, the application of business ethics in finance becomes very important. In this Lesson, you will learn the importance of Business Ethics in Financial institutions.
29 Total Points
Lesson 10 Video
Complete Assignment: Lesson 10: Importance of Business Ethics
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 10: Business Ethics and the Financial World
Lesson 11: Final Thoughts on Business Ethics
Lesson 11 sums up the whole course by analyzing the importance of Business Ethics and the implications of Business Without Ethics.
81 Total Points
Lesson 11 Video
Lesson discussions: Course Completion Poll: Your Thoughts; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Complete Assignment: Lesson 11: Significance of Business ethics
Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 11: Final Thoughts on Business Ethics
Assessment: The Final Exam
412
Total Course Points
Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Define ethics in business and why it is important.
- Describe what ethics means in the workplace.
- Define corporate responsibility.
- Define corporate compliance.
- Describe social responsibility.
- Describe the impact of ethics in the business.
- Compare differences in ethics in the international communities.
- Describe consumer rights.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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Course Title:
Business Ethics
Course Number:
7550323
Lessons Rating:
4.5 / 5 Stars
(1,537 votes)
Languages:
English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
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Availability:
This course is online and available in all 50 states including: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, and Washington.
Last Updated:
April 2023
Course Type:
Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value:
0.8 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation:
Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy:
Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method:
Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor:
Dr. Metodija Stojanovski
Syllabus:
View Syllabus
Course Fee:
$95.00 U.S. dollars
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Student Testimonials
- "I found the course to be well thought out and well-written. It definitely fulfilled the intended purpose." -- Timothy W.
- "This course was very helpful, and even though I have worked for several years, sitting down and going through ethics training should be a regular part of any educational requirement." -- Rhonda K.
- "Dr. Metodiga Stojanovski was a GREAT instructor. He was always prompt on reply to emails and grades." -- Contrena B.
- "I enjoyed the challenge of understanding how business that goes on behind how the business works." -- Justin T.
- "Greatly enjoyed the class!" -- Heather J.
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