BRITISH COLUMBIA

CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA AND MASTERS PROGRAMS & ETHICS RESEARCH CENTRES
PROGRAMMES DE CERTIFICAT, DIPLÔME ET MAÎTRISE & CENTRES D’ÉTUDES EN ÉTHIQUE

None pertaining to ethics found in British Columbia.

UBC does have a Centre for Applied Ethics
http://www.ethics.ubc.ca/

The Centre was formally created in 1993 by the University of British Columbia's Board of Governors as an independent unit in the Faculty of Graduate Studies. It is primarily an interdisciplinary research centre which studies a diverse range of topics, including health care practices, business and professional procedures, new information technologies and environmental issues. The Centre works closely with most disciplines and interdisciplinary units on campus: for example, the Division of Biomedical Ethics, Health Care Faculties and Teaching Hospitals, the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration, the Westwater Research Centre, and the Sustainable Development Research Institute.

APPLIED ORGANIZATIONAL ETHICS – INDIVIDUAL COURSES (NON CREDITED)

1. BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Vancouver, BC
http://www.bcit.ca/

A) DEPARTMENT OF PART TIME STUDIES
Contact info:
http://courses.bcit.ca/

LIBS 7002 - Applied Ethics
Fosters abilities and values required for ethical conduct at work. Develops skills in logical analysis, a working knowledge of moral principles and theories, and the ability to diagnose and resolve moral disagreements commonly found at work. In order to achieve these aims we will examine historically famous cases in accounting, management, engineering, health care, and computing, and we will apply moral principles and models of ethical conduct to them.
Contact info:
http://courses.bcit.ca/courses.php3?LIBS7002

MGMT 8530 - Organizational and Personal Ethics
You will acquire the ability to develop a network of internal and external information resources that will be required to facilitate corporate citizenship. Developing a citizenship plan will assist you in identifying and developing information networks. Accentuation will be on performing searches and conducting research based on information networks. Developing plans for effective utilization of networks relevant to industry and the developments of society as a whole, with respect to changing market and societal trends, will be practiced with workplace-applied learning activities.
Contact info:
http://courses.bcit.ca/courses.php3?MGMT8530

B) SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
http://www.faculty.org/

BUSA 5200 - Business, Society, and Ethics
Discusses a variety of topics. The emphasis may vary from semester to semester but may include: the relationship between government and the business system in Canada, the impact of foreign investment and free trade, consumerism, environmental protection, the impact of the Canadian Bill of Rights, etc.
Instructor:
Peter Seidl
Eligibility:
Acceptance into the Advanced Diploma in Business program.
Contact info:
http://courses.bcit.ca/courses.php3?BUSA5200

2. CAPILANO COLLEGE
Vancouver, BC
http://www.capcollege.bc.ca

A) PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT
http://www.capcollege.bc.ca/programs/index.xhtml
humanities@capcollege.bc.ca

PHIL 207 Business Ethics
This course is an introduction to contemporary philosophical thinking on ethical issues in business. It covers such topics as the power of multinational corporations, bribery and extortion in international business, the ethics of hiring practices, advertising and behaviour control, the conflict between employee loyalty and moral independence, and the responsibilities of corporations and business professionals. The course will also introduce students to a number of classical ethical theories and theories of economic justice. Open to anyone in first or second year.
Eligibility:
Students must be registered in Capilano College programs

B) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – CORPORATE TRAINING
Contact Info:
http://www.capcollege.bc.ca/continuinged/northVan/business.html
604.984.4901

Customized Training
Continuing Education works with businesses, community organizations, government agencies and industry to meet new and emerging education and training needs

3. MALASPINA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Nanaimo, BC
http://www.mala.bc.ca

A) PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT
http://www.mala.bc.ca/www/ipp/cpr.htm

PHIL 330 Professional and Business Ethics
An examination of ethical issues arising in the contemporary professional and business setting; emphasis is on the mastery of representative ethical systems and concepts and their application to actual situations.

PHIL 234 Business and Professional Ethics
Topics include: Who is responsible when a ‘company’ acts? Is the corporation a person? What is the point of a professional code of ethics? Is there any moral obligation to hire those who need a job?

Eligibility:
These courses can be taken as part of non-degree education. Individuals can register for one specific course. Customized ethics courses have also been developed by faculty within the philosophy department for practitioners within different sectors.

Instructor:
Dr. Oscar Clemotte
clemotteo@mala.bc.ca

4. OPEN LEARNING AGENCY
Distance Education Institution
(Affiliated with UBC)
http;//www.ola.bc.ca
info@ola.bc.ca

A) PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT

PHIL 434-3 Business and Professional Ethics (Online course)
Moral issues arising in the world of business and in professional practice. Among the issues to be covered are businesses' responsibilities to employees, employees' responsibilities to employers, honesty in business, business and the environment, international business, and the role of professional standards.
In association with UBC Continuing Education

Intended Audience:
The course is intended for anyone interested in the moral problems associated with modern business practice and professionalism. It should be of interest to anyone who is affected by the business world — whether as a corporate manage, employee, or customer
Instructor: Chris MacDonald
Contact: chrismac@ethicsweb.ca

ADMN 478 Ethical Approach to Management (Online course)
In Ethical Approach to Management, learners will examine the tools used to develop personal and ethical frameworks for making decisions that affect others. The learner will be able to identify their personal ethical default approach to these decisions and be in a position to choose the approach they wish to take
Instructor: John Bryant
Contact: johnbr@ola.bc.ca

5. OKANAGAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Okanagan Valley, BC
http://www.ouc.bc.ca/

A) PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT
Contact Info:
Jim Robinson (Program Advisor)
jvrobinson@ouc.bc.ca

PHIL 350 Business Ethics
This course examines moral and ethical principles as they apply to business. The case method will be used extensively.

Eligibility:
Students must be registered in and OUC program to take the course. It is required for some management students.

6. UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Vancouver, BC
http:// www.ubc.ca

A) CONTINUING EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
(Affliated with the Open Learning Agency)
http://www.ola.bc.ca
info@ola.bc.ca

PHIL 434-3 Business and Professional Ethics (Online course)
Moral issues arising in the world of business and in professional practice. Among the issues to be covered are businesses' responsibilities to employees, employees' responsibilities to employers, honesty in business, business and the environment, international business, and the role of professional standards.
In association with UBC Continuing Education

Intended Audience:
The course is intended for anyone interested in the moral problems associated with modern business practice and professionalism. It should be of interest to anyone who is affected by the business world, whether as a corporate manage, employee, or customer.
Instructor: Chris MacDonald
Contact: chrismac@ethicsweb.ca

7. UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
Victoria, BC
http://www.uvic.ca

A) PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT
Contact Info:
http://web.uvic.ca/philosophy/direct.htm

PHIL 330 Professional & Business Ethics
In many respects, the ethical challenges posed by today's workplace are no different from those encountered in yesterday's. Is it alright to use deception to increase sales of products and services? How should you balance loyalty to your boss with loyalty to your family? Should corporate "secrets" be revealed when the interests of the public are at risk? But there are new concerns. How should we understand corporate social responsibility in the globalized New World Order? Should environmentally sustainable business practice be considered a cost or a benefit? Why is there such resistance to affirmative action and equity hiring initiatives? Has the ubiquity of professionalization trivialized it beyond recognition? Philosophy 330 will explore these and other issues in a highly structured context of theoretical study, rigorous critical analysis and lively debate.
Eligibility:
Enrolment at the university required, no need to pursue a full time degree
Contact Info:
http://web.uvic.ca/philosophy/noreq.htm#330

B) CONTINUING STUDIES DEPARTMENT
Contact Info:
http://www.uvcs.uvic.ca/

HPR 428 Ethics in Public Relations
Ethics and Public Relations examines the function of ethics in society, ethics history, the consequences of transparency, the specific language of communications ethics, and the relationship of business ethics and communications. The roots and current practices of corporate social responsibility and the leadership role communications must play in shaping ethical futures will be examined. Assignments will focus on personal ethical communications dilemmas, the writing of ethics codes, and an examination of threads of professional ethical behaviour. Extensive readings and resource material will be provided.
Eligibility:
Continuing education certificate in Public Relations