Engineering Ethics BIPLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: VAL25020
Credits
3 cr
Objective
As new technologies continue to evolve rapidly, the significance of engineering ethics is greater than ever. Engineers must recognize that their work carries inherent ethical implications. It’s essential for them to have practical tools that empower moral autonomy, enabling them to navigate thoughtful considerations and make ethical decisions effectively.
Content
Preliminary content – changes may occur during the course.
The concept of Morality and professional responsibility
The concept of Values, values in conflict etc., Corporate values, case study.
Crash course in ethical theory, utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, rights based approaches, post-modern ethics etc.
Responsibility issues, corporations in the society, stakeholders, Corporate Responsibility in value chains, anti-corruption, Corporate (Social) Responsibility, CR vs. the individual, Whistleblowing, Codes of Conduct, Case studies and discussion.
Qualifications
None.
Materials
Will be provided by the teacher.
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 21.09.2025
Timing
22.09.2025 - 31.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Industrial Management
Teachers
- Roger Nylund
- Roger Nylund
Groups
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UT2526IME-VInkommande utbytesstuderande, Industrial Management and Engineering, Vasa 2025-2026
Objective
As new technologies continue to evolve rapidly, the significance of engineering ethics is greater than ever. Engineers must recognize that their work carries inherent ethical implications. It’s essential for them to have practical tools that empower moral autonomy, enabling them to navigate thoughtful considerations and make ethical decisions effectively.
Content
Preliminary content – changes may occur during the course.
The concept of Morality and professional responsibility
The concept of Values, values in conflict etc., Corporate values, case study.
Crash course in ethical theory, utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, rights based approaches, post-modern ethics etc.
Responsibility issues, corporations in the society, stakeholders, Corporate Responsibility in value chains, anti-corruption, Corporate (Social) Responsibility, CR vs. the individual, Whistleblowing, Codes of Conduct, Case studies and discussion.
Materials
Will be provided by the teacher.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
None.