ABL-E2615 - Ethics and Compliance for International Business, Lectures, 24.2.2025-7.4.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing the course students should be able to:

· Understand the purpose and key elements of a corporate ethics & compliance program

· Identify where and why compliance risks may arise in a business context

· Discuss the role of leadership and culture in corporate ethics & compliance

· Describe the basic legal topics relevant to the practice of ethics & compliance

· Assess the role of ethics & compliance in sustainability

· Prepare a compliance investigation plan

Present the key elements of a compliance policy, program or case in a corporate setting

Credits: 6

Schedule: 24.02.2025 - 07.04.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Innes-Stubb

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course gives students an overview of how and why companies put in place compliance and ethics programs. The aim is to equip them as young professionals, whatever their role in a company, with a practical understanding of how companies aim to prevent, detect and correct misconduct. The basic relevant legal topics are covered, including anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, human rights and competition law requirements. The role of ethics and compliance in sustainability will also be addressed. Students will participate in discussions about real-life cases and activities reflecting realistic corporate scenarios, including presentations and investigations.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Independent group work – 25 %

    Individual written assignment – 25 %

    Final exam (3h) – 50 %

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course consists of

    · lectures (24h)

    · preparing for lectures (36h)

    · independent group work (25h) - 25%

    · individual written assessment (22h) - 25%

    · preparation for final exam (50h)

    · final exam (3h) - 50%

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    5 Gender Equality

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    10 Reduced Inequality

    16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV, 2025-2026 Spring IV

    Enrollment: Registration for courses in Sisu.

    Max 100 students can be accepted to the course. If more students have enrolled by the enrolment deadline than can be accepted on the course, priority will be given to students based on their study right: 1. Business Law MSc students, 2. Other BIZ MSc students, 3. All other students

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof