Loyola University Chicago

2025-2026 Catalog

The Academic Catalog is the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies and degree requirements for Loyola University Chicago. It is published every year in advance of the next academic year.

Business Ethics (ETHC)

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ETHC 341  Ethics in Business  (3 Credit Hours)  
Pre-requisites: Junior standing; minimum grade of C- in MGMT 201 or HSM 368 and ECON 202  
This course focuses on ethical issues in the world of business and commerce. This course will address a number of interrelated questions: What are the rights and obligations of business in society? Can businesses "do good" and "do well"? Is business ethics a viable goal or an unachievable ideal?
Course equivalencies: PHIL185/283/MGMT341/H/BHNR341  
ETHC 341H  Ethics in Business - Honors  (3 Credit Hours)  
Pre-requisites: Junior standing; minimum grade of "C-" in MGMT 201 or MGMT 201H and ECON 202 or ECON 202H; restricted to SBA honors students  
This course focuses on ethical issues in the world of business and commerce. This course will address a number of interrelated questions: What are the rights and obligations of business in society? Can businesses "do good" and "do well"? Is business ethics a viable goal or an unachievable ideal?
Course equivalencies: PHIL185/283/MGMT341/H/BHNR341  
ETHC 399  Special Topics in Business Ethics  (3 Credit Hours)  
Pre-requisites: Junior standing  
Special topics are scheduled classes offered on an ad hoc basis. Specific titles and content will vary.
Varies with topic

Outcomes

Varies with topic
ETHC 441E  Business Ethics and Values  (1.5 Credit Hours)  
Pre-requisites: Restricted to students in the Executive MBA Program  
This course combines Quinlan's core business ethics course with contemporary instruction in leadership. Students will develop a framework for ethical decision making and the leadership strength needed to advance business decisions.
Course equivalencies: ETHC 600E/ETHC 441E  
ETHC 441N  Business Ethics  (3 Credit Hours)  
Students are introduced to theories about social and political institutions, and how they affect our ability to make moral decisions. Topics may include social psychology, capitalism and its critics, democratic theory, labor relations, and social inequalities. Classes are dedicated to understanding and engaging with social and political theory on this topic. Assignments will involve students using these theories to critically assess corporate practices and contexts. School of Business graduate degree students
Global Perspective & Awareness of Diversity: developing a global perspective and appreciating diversity, including class, culture, race, religion, and gender; Communication Skills: communicating complex moral and philosophical ideas effectively and appropriately in an oral and written manner

Outcomes

Global Perspective & Awareness of Diversity: developing a global perspective and appreciating diversity, including class, culture, race, religion, and gender; Communication Skills: communicating complex moral and philosophical ideas effectively and appropriately in an oral and written manner
ETHC 499  Special Topics in Business Ethics  (3 Credit Hours)  
Scheduled classes are offered on an ad hoc basis. Specific titles, prerequisites and content will vary.
Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of specialized topics not otherwise covered by department regular course offerings

Outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of specialized topics not otherwise covered by department regular course offerings