The Ethics Initiative

The one-credit course described below is required for CSOM freshmen.

MM 011 Introduction to Ethics (Fall/Spring: 1)

This is an introduction to ethics for Carroll School of Management freshmen. Students will learn the basic modes of ethical reasoning and concepts of moral development. Students will be asked to reflect on their own experiences and actions in light of these ideas, as well as upon current business cases.

Many regular Carroll School of Management courses integrate ethical issues in business and management. Elective courses in accounting, marketing, law, and operations are focused on ethical issues specific to those disciplines.

Special Interest

A course of special interest to CSOM sophomores is listed below.

MM 010 Perspectives on Management (Spring: 3) Cross Listed with UN 010

This course provides Boston College sophomores with an excellent opportunity to explore the functional disciplines of business from a real world perspective. Using a combination of lectures, case studies, readings and outside speakers, the course introduces each of the management disciplines as well as provides views on careers in each of these areas. The course will also provide students a framework to explore and discuss cross-functional issues that affect business strategy and execution.