This course is designed to build a clear understanding of ethical principles, governance systems, and accountability practices that guide responsible leadership in public and private institutions. It prepares students to evaluate ethical dilemmas, apply governance standards, and promote transparent decision making across organisational settings.

1. Recall core ethical, governance, and accountability concepts and frameworks.

2. Explain how governance principles apply within organisational settings.

3. Analyse the effectiveness of various accountability systems and strategies.

4. Evaluate ethical issues that arise in global and multicultural environments.

Introduction to Ethics:

• Historical Foundations of Ethics;

• Normative Ethical Theories;

• Applied Ethics.

Governance Theories and Practice:

• Principles of Good Governance;

• Governance Models and Frameworks;

• Comparative Governance Systems.

Ethics, Accountability and Transparency:

• Concepts of Accountability in Public and Private Sectors;

• Mechanisms of Transparency;

• Ethical Accountability.

Research Methods in Ethics and Governance:

• Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods;

• Ethical Issues in Research;

• Case Study Analysis;

• CSL Project.

Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics:

• The Role of Corporations in Society;

• CSR Theories and Practices;

• Ethics in Business Decision-Making.

Public Sector Ethics and Accountability:

• Ethical Issues in Public Administration;

• Accountability Mechanisms in Government;

• Policy and Ethical Governance.

Law, Ethics, and Governance:

• Legal Frameworks and Ethical Considerations;

• Regulatory Compliance;

• Law as a Tool for Ethical Governance.

Global Governance and Ethical Issues:

• International Organizations and Governance;

• Ethical Issues in Global Governance;

• Case Studies in Global Governance Ethics.

Emerging Issues in Ethics, Governance and Accountability:

• Gender and Inclusivity;

• Climate Change and Justice;

• Contemporary Ethical Debate;

• Critical Theory and Ethics;

• Ethics of Emerging Technologies;

• Ethics in Leadership;