Apr 14, 2026  
Course Catalog 2025-2026 
  
Course Catalog 2025-2026

BUS 210 - Business Ethics


Credits: 3

Advisory: ENGL C1000  
Description: Business ethics is a form of applied ethics or professional ethics that examines ethical principles and moral or ethical problems that arise in a business environment. The course examines theoretical and practical problems of moral conduct in the field of business. It applies to all aspects of business conduct and is relevant to the conduct of individuals and entire organizations. Business ethics is the behavior that a business adheres to in its daily dealings with the world.

Transferable
Transferable to both UC and CSU

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Distinguish between ethics and other types of values.
  2. Evaluate the ethics of particular business decisions and general practices in business.
  3. Demonstrate understanding of ethical obligations and ethical ideals present in the employer-employee relationship.


Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 54
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 3