
This introductory lecture provides more context for the subject matter that you'll be learning throughout the course and introduces some of the key ethical issues facing businesses these days.
Many business decisions can't simply be boiled down to 'right' and 'wrong'. It is up to you to apply the right thinking models to come up with the best decision for all parties. This lecture will teach you three key philosophical frameworks in business, and how you can implement them into ethical dilemmas using the DFE model.
Download and complete the Complex Ethical Decisions Worksheet.
In this lecture, you will learn how to prevent data breaches within your own business. Leaks are far more common than you think, so it's important you know all the tips and tricks to arm yourself against spear-phishing attacks and viral malware.
Download and complete the Data Protection Worksheet.
In this lecture, you'll learn about the relevance of Big Data in the business sector, and gain an appreciation for the ethical issues surrounding it. You will learn how you can resolve those issues using a moral implementation plan.
Download and complete the Big Data Worksheet.
In this lecture, you are going to understand the relevance of AI in business, as well as common ethical problems you will face with its integration. You'll learn how to remedy these issues using a step-by-step principle plan (ARTIFICIAL) on how to implement AI in an unbiased and safe manner.
Download and complete the Ethics In AI Worksheet.
As your business grows, your ability to monitor the ethical basis of your company diminishes, especially when you rely on third parties for distribution. This section of the course will teach you exactly how you can build global relationships in an ethical manner without hampering potential for growth.
Download and complete the Business Ethics In Global Relations Worksheet.
This lecture takes everything you've learnt in the previous sections and applies it to real-life scenarios your business may encounter. Crisis events are extremely common, especially in this constantly evolving world. By learning to embrace uncertainty and resolve crises in a fixed ethical manner, you will soon master the use of advanced business ethical concepts during critical periods for your company.
Download the Ethical Crisis Management worksheet.
In this last lecture, we’ll sum up everything we have covered in our course to help you consolidate your learning.
The business world is always transforming in exciting and interesting ways. With new technologies come excellent opportunities for your company to boost its efficiency and grow at an exponential rate - AI and Big Data being a couple of examples.
However, with every new business integration comes a new wave of ethical questions. This course will run you through various advanced ethical issues your business might encounter - technology-related and others - and how you can implement fundamental philosophical models to resolve them. For example, you will learn about how to make use of Big Data in an ethical manner, as well as the safe integration of artificial intelligence within your business.
You will also learn how to maintain strong, ethical relationships with transnational businesses, such as distributors, suppliers and partner brands.
Whilst ethics is mostly wrapped up in theory, it is most useful when you know how to apply it correctly. This advanced ethics course will also teach you the practical applications of philosophical frameworks, and how to use them in real-life scenarios. More specifically, you will learn how to use ethics in crisis events, as well as understand the correct procedures to follow depending on the type of crisis you are dealing with.
Put all this together, and you have a set of content that will help you master advanced business ethics with ease.