UMass Boston

Managerial Ethics & Social Issues

Course #: MGT 331, Class #: 3456, Section #: 03

Description

Examines the kinds of ethical principles (e.g. justice, equality, rights and obligations, and the public interest) generally offered in justification of ethical judgments. Students learn to apply these principles to the social and economic issues that managers face, such as pollution, safety, discrimination, and fiduciary and product responsibilities. The course includes a research paper on an ethical problem in management.

Prerequisites

Open to College of Management students only. Non MGT major degree students in partner programs may register for this course starting 08/03/2026. Guest students and non-partner program students may submit registration requests starting 08/10/2026. MGT 303, BC290 and a minimum of 60 credits MGT majors only.