The Economics and Ethics of Globalization

"Learning the practices and consequences of managing ethically in the changing cultural, economic, political, technological, in a global environment." This course examines the norms or principles that establish and justify societies and determine the rights and responsibilities of a society in a globalized world. Furthermore, we will analyze, what is the responsibility of individuals in relation to each other and to society as a whole, and of a society in relation to other societies. The course will consider the application of these principles to such issues as justice, ethics, political, and social institutions, in a world community. The class is, first and foremost, a course about ethics and economics in a globalized world. It is also a class designed with a heavy emphasis on reading, writing, and class participation.

Corvinus University of Budapest awards credits based on the ECTS system (2 ECTS credits equals 1 U.S. credit therefore, 6 ECTS credits is equivalent to 3 U.S. credits). At Corvinus University of Budapest, all classes meet for a minimum of 180 minutes per week. Contact hours are calculated through a combination of lecture hours and outside activities which can include (workshops, seminars, fieldwork activities, guest lectures, and independent work) therefore, contact hours may vary on syllabi.