Course Syllabus

Course Information：

Year-Semester Course Number Course Name Phase Credits Hours Required/Elective Instructor Class Student NO. Withdraw Note

Spring Semester
Year 2026 357270 Business Ethics & Sustainability Management 1 2.0 2 ▲ Ting, Hsiu-I GIFM 47 0 　

Year-Semester	Course Number	Course Name	Phase	Credits	Hours	Required/Elective	Instructor	Class	Student NO.	Withdraw	Note
Spring Semester Year 2026	357270	Business Ethics & Sustainability Management	1	2.0	2	▲	Ting, Hsiu-I	GIFM	47	0

Course Plan：

Instructor Ting, Hsiu-I　Office Hours

Email hiting@ntut.edu.tw

Last Updated 2025-12-17 21:02:44

Course Objective This course is designed to develop students' ability to critically analyze and evaluate ethical issues in contemporary business settings, with a strong emphasis on real-world case learning. Through the study of current and high-profile corporate cases (such as Theranos, Volkswagen, Amazon, and Starbucks), students will learn to identify ethical dilemmas, apply key ethical principles, and use structured decision-making frameworks to propose responsible solutions. Topics include integrity, transparency, fairness, accountability, labor rights, environmental responsibility, AI ethics, and corporate social responsibility. The course encourages students to consider multiple stakeholder perspectives and reflect on moral conflicts through case-based discussions and role-play. In addition, students will be guided to use AI tools responsibly for research and idea generation while upholding academic integrity and digital ethics. By the end of the course, students will have developed a practical understanding of ethical leadership and be able to apply ethical reasoning in both professional and civic contexts.

Course Schedule Week 1 Responsible AI 負責任的 AI Lesson 1: Understanding Ethics 認識倫理 1.1 Defining ethics 定義倫理 Week 2 1.2 The Origins and Evolution of Business Ethics 商業倫理的起源與演變 1.3 The Essential Need for Ethics in Business Today 當代商業中倫理的必要性 Week 3 Lesson 2: Key Ethical Theories and Frameworks 主要倫理理論與架構 2.1 Deontological Ethics 義務論倫理學 Week 4 2.2 Utilitarian Ethics 功利主義倫理學 2.3 Virtue Ethics 德行倫理學 Week 5 2.4 Ethical Decision-Making Models PLUS 倫理決策模型PLUS Week 6 Lesson 3: Common Ethical Dilemmas in Business 商業中的常見倫理兩難 3.1 Conflicts of Interest 利益衝突 Week 7 3.2 Transparency and Truthfulness 透明與誠實 Week 8 3.3 Employee Rights and Fair Treatment 員工權益與公平待遇 3.4 Environmental Responsibility 環境責任 Week 9 Midterm Paper 期中個人報告 Week 10 Lesson 4: Tools and Mechanisms to Promote Ethical Behavior 倫理促進機制 4.1 Code of Conduct and Ethics 行為與倫理準則 Week 11 4.2 Whistleblower Policies 吹哨者政策 4.3 Ethical Training and Workshops 倫理訓練與工作坊 Week 12 4.4 Third-Party Ethical Audits 第三方倫理稽核 Week 13 4.5 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 企業社會責任 Week 14 Final project proposal (1-page plan) 期末小組專題實踐計畫（一頁企劃書） Week 15 Lesson 5: AI Strategy and Governance AI 策略與治理 5.1 Algorithmic Bias and Fairness AI的偏誤與公平性 5.2 AI Manipulation and Responsibility Ethics AI操控與責任倫理 Week 16 5.3 AI Ethics Principles AI倫理原則 Week 17 Review, practice, and field observation 複習、實踐與觀察 Week 18 Final project presentation 期末專題簡報與成果展示

Evaluation and grading policy Class Participation & Quizzes 40% Midterm Individual Paper 20% Final Group Project Proposal 10% Final Group Project Report & Presentation 20%

Materials All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.

Foreign-language textbooks:No
Course materials will be compiled and provided by the instructor.

The access to curricular consultation Students may contact the instructor via email (hiting@ntut.edu.tw).

The course corresponds to the SDGs SDG5：性別平等（Gender Equality）
SDG8：尊嚴就業與經濟發展（Decent Work and Economic Growth）
SDG10：減少不平等（Reduced Inequalities）
SDG12：負責任的消費與生產（Responsible Consumption and Production）
SDG16：和平正義與有力的制度（Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions）

Does the course incorporate AI ● 使用生成式AI作為教學過程的輔助工具（Use generative AI tools as an aid to the teaching process）
● 鼓勵學生使用生成式AI工具（Encourage students to use generative AI tools）

Note
If needed, classes will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. Further instructions will be provided in advance.

Instructor	Ting, Hsiu-I　Office Hours
Email	hiting@ntut.edu.tw
Last Updated	2025-12-17 21:02:44
Course Objective	This course is designed to develop students' ability to critically analyze and evaluate ethical issues in contemporary business settings, with a strong emphasis on real-world case learning. Through the study of current and high-profile corporate cases (such as Theranos, Volkswagen, Amazon, and Starbucks), students will learn to identify ethical dilemmas, apply key ethical principles, and use structured decision-making frameworks to propose responsible solutions. Topics include integrity, transparency, fairness, accountability, labor rights, environmental responsibility, AI ethics, and corporate social responsibility. The course encourages students to consider multiple stakeholder perspectives and reflect on moral conflicts through case-based discussions and role-play. In addition, students will be guided to use AI tools responsibly for research and idea generation while upholding academic integrity and digital ethics. By the end of the course, students will have developed a practical understanding of ethical leadership and be able to apply ethical reasoning in both professional and civic contexts.
Course Schedule	Week 1 Responsible AI 負責任的 AI Lesson 1: Understanding Ethics 認識倫理 1.1 Defining ethics 定義倫理 Week 2 1.2 The Origins and Evolution of Business Ethics 商業倫理的起源與演變 1.3 The Essential Need for Ethics in Business Today 當代商業中倫理的必要性 Week 3 Lesson 2: Key Ethical Theories and Frameworks 主要倫理理論與架構 2.1 Deontological Ethics 義務論倫理學 Week 4 2.2 Utilitarian Ethics 功利主義倫理學 2.3 Virtue Ethics 德行倫理學 Week 5 2.4 Ethical Decision-Making Models PLUS 倫理決策模型PLUS Week 6 Lesson 3: Common Ethical Dilemmas in Business 商業中的常見倫理兩難 3.1 Conflicts of Interest 利益衝突 Week 7 3.2 Transparency and Truthfulness 透明與誠實 Week 8 3.3 Employee Rights and Fair Treatment 員工權益與公平待遇 3.4 Environmental Responsibility 環境責任 Week 9 Midterm Paper 期中個人報告 Week 10 Lesson 4: Tools and Mechanisms to Promote Ethical Behavior 倫理促進機制 4.1 Code of Conduct and Ethics 行為與倫理準則 Week 11 4.2 Whistleblower Policies 吹哨者政策 4.3 Ethical Training and Workshops 倫理訓練與工作坊 Week 12 4.4 Third-Party Ethical Audits 第三方倫理稽核 Week 13 4.5 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 企業社會責任 Week 14 Final project proposal (1-page plan) 期末小組專題實踐計畫（一頁企劃書） Week 15 Lesson 5: AI Strategy and Governance AI 策略與治理 5.1 Algorithmic Bias and Fairness AI的偏誤與公平性 5.2 AI Manipulation and Responsibility Ethics AI操控與責任倫理 Week 16 5.3 AI Ethics Principles AI倫理原則 Week 17 Review, practice, and field observation 複習、實踐與觀察 Week 18 Final project presentation 期末專題簡報與成果展示
Evaluation and grading policy	Class Participation & Quizzes 40% Midterm Individual Paper 20% Final Group Project Proposal 10% Final Group Project Report & Presentation 20%
Materials	All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. Foreign-language textbooks:No Course materials will be compiled and provided by the instructor.
The access to curricular consultation	Students may contact the instructor via email (hiting@ntut.edu.tw).
The course corresponds to the SDGs	SDG5：性別平等（Gender Equality） SDG8：尊嚴就業與經濟發展（Decent Work and Economic Growth） SDG10：減少不平等（Reduced Inequalities） SDG12：負責任的消費與生產（Responsible Consumption and Production） SDG16：和平正義與有力的制度（Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions）
Does the course incorporate AI	● 使用生成式AI作為教學過程的輔助工具（Use generative AI tools as an aid to the teaching process） ● 鼓勵學生使用生成式AI工具（Encourage students to use generative AI tools）
Note	If needed, classes will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. Further instructions will be provided in advance.