Business Ethics and Corporate Governance (BBA)

Ethical theories, ethics in business functions, CSR and corporate governance codes in India.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters23Topics

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01Unit 1: Introduction to Business Ethics 4 topics

Ethics, morals and values
Meaning and importance of business ethics
Law and ethics
Sources of ethics and Indian ethos in management

02Unit 2: Ethical Theories and Dilemmas 5 topics

Utilitarianism (Bentham, Mill)
Deontology (Kant)
Virtue ethics and justice theory (Rawls)
Gandhian trusteeship
Ethical dilemmas and decision making

03Unit 3: Ethics in Functional Areas 4 topics

Ethics in marketing and advertising (ASCI)
Ethics in HRM
Ethics in finance and insider trading
Whistle-blowing and code of conduct

04Unit 4: Corporate Social Responsibility 5 topics

Concept and models of CSR
Carroll's CSR pyramid
Section 135 and Schedule VII of the Companies Act 2013
Stakeholder theory
CSR examples from Indian companies

05Unit 5: Corporate Governance 5 topics

Meaning and principles of corporate governance
Cadbury Committee and Indian committees (Birla, Murthy, Kotak)
SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015
Board, independent directors and audit committee
Corporate failures: Satyam case

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You will be able to

Explain the meaning of ethics, values and business ethics and why they matter
Apply ethical theories to resolve business dilemmas
Identify ethical issues in marketing, HR, finance and the role of whistle-blowers
Explain corporate social responsibility and CSR rules under Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013
Describe corporate governance principles, committees and SEBI regulations in India

Who it is for

BBA students of Semester 6 in UP state universities and affiliated colleges (Lucknow University pattern)
Students preparing for CS, management trainee and compliance roles

What you need

Company Law (Semester 3)

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Which syllabus does the course follow?

The common UP state university BBA syllabus for Business Ethics and Corporate Governance (Semester 6, Lucknow University pattern). The centre follows the student's own university syllabus (Lucknow University, MGKVP, VBSPU, CSJMU or any other) where it differs.

How are classes conducted?

Unit-wise lectures with examples from Indian business, short notes, numerical practice where needed and MCQ tests.

Are case studies used?

Yes, Indian cases such as Satyam, Tata CSR and recent governance issues are discussed for case-based answers.

Are previous year questions covered?

Yes, previous university questions are solved unit-wise before the semester examination.