At the Center for Professional Responsibility in Business and Society, we believe that fostering ethical leadership is integral to shaping the future of business. The Center has inspired new dimensions in organizational decision-making by creating, delivering, and sharing academic research and educational materials that advance the practice of professional responsibility.
Courses
The Center has developed two courses that provide Gies Business students with a strong framework for professionally responsible decision-making.
Business 101 is a required course that introduces all first-year Gies Business students to the concepts of professional responsibility in personal and interpersonal contexts. Students also discover the meaning of responsibility in their careers and professional relationships and explore the ethical balance of profit motive and corporate responsibility within a global context. More than 7,500 students have completed the course since its inception in the fall of 2007, and the innovative class was recognized by the “Reimagine Education Ethical Leadership Awards” global competition in 2017.
Business 302 is a required course for upperclassmen selected to be Business 101 section leaders. This course examines the attributes required to advance the understanding of professional responsibility in the context of an ever-changing business environment.
BADM 340 in an elective course in which students explore business decision-making in a variety of real cases and examine -- often with guest speakers from the business -- the ways managers make professionally responsible and ethical decisions and effectively communicate those values-based choices to colleagues and employees.
Auditor Independence Education Materials (AIEM) In partnership with Deloitte LLP, the Center has developed award-winning Auditor Independence Education Materials designed to help facilitate students’ learning about core concepts, real-world applications, and prevailing rules on this topic. These materials include a video, 12 case studies, a student handout, and an in-class laboratory market game. They are available online and have been used by nearly 700 professors across 475 universities in over 45 countries.
Framework for Ethical Leadership
Explore our Framework for Ethical Leadership, where we outline the five key areas of independence. Learn about the core concepts, rules, and prevailing principles that guide ethical decision-making in the world of business.
For Faculty:
Exclusive resources are available for college faculty members to enhance their teaching. Access teaching notes, videos, case study solutions, and more to create an enriching learning experience for your students.
For Students:
Students can access materials through a dedicated student page with links to the video, video discussion questions, student handout, case studies, and case study questions.