Catanduanes Colleges, Inc.

Salvacion St., Virac, Catanduanes

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Vision

An institution committed to the development of human values

and capabilities for the service of society.

Mission

Contribute to the molding of value-oriented leaders and citizens

empowered with lifelong skills and competencies

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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 Program Educational Objectives

Guided by the Colleges mission, the Ccean graduate can 1) render professional services in the broad spectrum of
management and marketing executed at the highest level of ethical performance; 2) contribute to the continuous
improvement of the Business Administration profession through research and studies; 3) demonstrate proficiency in
organizational communication for effective human relations; 4) apply effective leadership in the management of
professional practice; 5) participate actively in activities involving community welfare, environment protection,
economic and spiritual development; and 6) Value the importance of continuing business educational opportunities.

Student Outcomes
  A graduate of BS in Business Administration should have the ability to a) analyze the business environment for
strategic direction; b) prepare operational plans for various type of business to become globally competitive; c)
innovate business ideas based on emerging industry; d) manage a strategic business unit for economic sustainability;
e) conduct business research by identifying, analyzing, and solving business problems and apply appropriate methods,
techniques, strategies, qualitative and quantitative information; and f ) demonstrate effective oral and written
communication skills in various business setting.

COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code : GE 8

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2. Course Title : Ethics
3. Course Description : Ethics deals with principles of ethical behavior in modern society at the level of the person, society, and in interaction with
the environment and the other and shared resources (CMO 20 2013) The course discusses the context of ethical
principles in modern society particularly human behaviors. Morality pertains to the standard of right and wrong of
human actions. The course also teaches students to make moral decisions by using dominant moral frameworks, with
the application of seven steps moral reasoning model, to analyze and solve moral dilemma. The course is
organized according to the three(3) main elements of the moral experience: (a) agent, including the context-cultural
communal and environmental; (b) the act and (c) reason and framework of human acts.

4. Prerequisite(s) : None
5. Credit : 3 units
6. No. of Hour(s) : 54 hours
7. Course Coverage
OBJECTIVES STUDENT OUTCOMES TEACHING- ALLOCA
ASSESSMEN
TOPIC INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES LEARNING TION OF
a b c d e f T TASKS
ACTIVITIES TIME

To clarify classroom issues and Classroom Orientation Discuss the course syllabus and Discussion/ Leveling of 3 hrs.
concerns and to introduce the orientation on the Colleges’ Open forum Expectation
course. Philosophy, Vision and Miussion and / / / /
flexible/blended learning scheme.

Explore the concepts of ethics Topic 1: Introduction to Ethics and Focus Group Recitation 6 hrs.
with other realms of human Morality Differentiate the types of normative Discussion Assignment
actions. ethics including the “isms”.
  1.1 Division of Ethics Quiz
/ / / /
1.2. Normative Ethics

Classify whether the human Topic 2: Difference between moral Difference between moral and non- Discussion/ Assignment/ 4 hrs
actions are moral or non moral and non-moral standard moral standards. / / / / / Interaction Activity/Quiz
standards.

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Recall and affirm incident in Topic 3: moral dilemmas Identify actions which they consider Sharing 4 hrs.
which they encounter moral moral dilemma. / / / / / /discussion
dilemma in life
Apply the principle to DEP to a Topic 4: Double Effect Principle Identify the requirements of double Focus Group Ativity 4 hrs.
particular situation or case. effect principle Discussion
/ / / / / Case analysis

Exercise true freedom and Topic 5: Foundation of Morality Define the meaning of freedom, Discussion Recitation
responsibility in their day to responsibility and conscience. Sharing
day life.

Prelim Exam 1 hr.

Explore other elements that Topic 6 : Moral Agent Focus 6 hrs.
will constitute moral human Determine the different Discussion Recitation
action. 6.1- Determinants of Human determinants and modifiers of / / / / / Assigment
actions human actions. Photovoice Quiz
6.2 –Modifiers of Human actions Method

Show respect to each one’s Topic 7: Meaning of Culture Explore how culture shapes of Focus 6 h
unique culture. 7.1 – Filipino Moral Bahaviors moral behaviour. Discussion Activity r
/ / / / / Assignment s

Be guided accordingly as one Appreciate the process of human Discussion

develops to achieve the highest Topic 8: Stages of Moral stages in the context moral / / / / / Quiz 5 hrs.
level of life. Development(Kohlberg) development
–Reason and Impariality

Be able to handle moral Topic 9: 7-step moral reasoning Enumerate the seven steps the Discussion
problems. model reasoning model Activity

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Develop moral courage in Topic 10: Developing Will Identify the functions of the Will and
critical conditions. its roles to morality. Discussion Recitation

Midterm Exam 1 hrs.

Build their own frameworks as Topic 11: Frameworks and Describe the different Discussion/ 6 hrs.
a basis of the decisions and Principles behind Moral frameworks which inspires moral Lecture Assignment
actions. Disposition behaviors/actions. Quiz

/ / / / /

Topic 12: Promoting Common Good Identify the common goods in the Discussion Activity 6 hrs.
society. Quiz
Determine the relationship of
justice and fairness. / / / / /

Give importance of paying tax Topic 13: State and citizen Enumerate the duties and Discussion Seatwok
to the government/state. obligations of the citizen towards the
state.

Develop the virtue of unity and Topic 14: Globalization Analyze the significant dynamic of Discussion Assignment 5 hrs.
harmony. 1.4. Ethics and Religion diverse lifestyle.

/ / / / /

Identify global trends with the Topic 15: Challenge to Fillenials Are able identify of complexity of our Lecture/Group Activity
rapid changes of technology. society with different moral norms sharing online Assignment

Final Examination Period 1 hr.

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 TOTAL 54
HOURS

8. 7. Course Evaluation : Preliminary Period (20 %)

Prelim Exam 34%
Class standing 66%
Quizzes 40%
Assignment 30%
Requirements/Seatwork, etc. 30 %

Mid-Term Period (20 %)

Midterm Exam 34%
Class standing 66%
Quizzes 40%
Assignment 30%
Requirements/Seatwork, etc. 30%

Pre-Final Period (30 %)

Pre-Final Exam 34%
Class standing 66%
Quizzes 40%
Assignment 30%
Requirements/Seatwork, etc. 30 %

Final Period (30 %)

Final Exam 34%
Class standing 66%
Quizzes 40%
Assignment 30%

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 Requirement/Assignment, etc. 30%

FINAL GRADE = 20% Prelim Grade + 20% Midterm Grade + 30% Pre-Final Grade + 30% Final Grade

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10. Course Materials Made Available:

Course goals and instructional objectives
Course schedule for lecture and examinations

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