SYLLABUS OVERVIEW

The learning outcomes in this subject re ect the professional standards to be demonstrated for the bene t of all stakeholders. With this in mind, the place of ethics and ethical con ict is an essential underpinning for commercial activity. Ethics is more than just knowing the rules around con dentiality, integrity and objectivity. It’s about identifying ethical dilemmas, understanding the implications and behaving appropriately. It includes the role of corporate governance, corporate social responsibility and audit; and their increasing impact in the management of organisations.

Wherever business is conducted the legal and administrative framework underpins commercial activity. With this in mind the areas of contract law, employment law, administration and management of companies is considered.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

There will be a two hour computer based assessment, comprising 85 compulsory objective test questions.