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Business & Economics / Ethics

Business & Economics (Ethics)

Explore ethical decision-making in business and economic contexts. This course examines how organisations and markets respond when profit, fairness, responsibility and long-term impact come into conflict.

Assessed short course
Written assessment
Interview assessment
The Course
What you study
  • Foundations of business ethics and moral frameworks
  • Stakeholder theory and corporate responsibility
  • Ethics in pricing, supply chains and labour practices
  • Environmental and social governance (ESG)
  • Case studies in ethical failure and institutional response
  • Balancing profit, fairness and long-term value
  • Regulatory frameworks and their limitations
  • Personal and organisational decision-making under pressure
Who It's For
Is this course right for you?

This course is suitable for learners studying or working in business, economics, management, law, politics or public policy, as well as anyone with a serious interest in ethical decision-making in commercial and institutional settings.

Enrolment
Course materials
Free
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Assessment & certificate
Assessment
How you are assessed

Both assessments must be submitted and both are marked. Your final grade reflects the quality of your work across both submissions.

Written Assessment

A 1,000–1,500 word essay responding to an ethical scenario or question drawn from the course material. You will be asked to construct an argument, weigh competing priorities and reach a reasoned position.

Interview Assessment

A 10–15 minute Viva with your personal tutor. Depending on the course, this may take the form of a structured tutorial, a defence of your written work, a presentation, a problem-solving discussion or a guided Q&A — designed to assess your genuine understanding and ability to engage with the subject beyond the page.

Distinction
Exceptional work across both assessments. The written submission demonstrates sophisticated argument, strong evidence and academic rigour. The Viva shows confident, detailed command of the subject.
A hand-signed Distinction certificate is issued. The highest grade awarded by The Short Course Institute.
Merit
Strong work with clear understanding and well-structured argument. Minor gaps in depth or evidence but overall demonstrates solid command of the course material across both the written and Viva assessments.
A hand-signed Merit certificate is issued. A strong result that reflects genuine academic competence.
Pass
Satisfactory completion of both assessments to the required standard. Work shows adequate understanding of the subject with some areas for development identified in the written feedback.
A hand-signed Pass certificate is issued. Confirms successful completion of the assessed short course.
Fail
The required standard was not met across one or both assessments. Full written feedback is provided explaining where the work fell short and what would be needed to reach a Pass.
No certificate is issued. A retake is available upon repayment of the course fee.
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