All Course Topics

Taxes imposed on the transfer of the decedents estate, which can be minimized through careful planning.

Legal documents that specify wishes regarding medical treatment and appoint someone to make healthcare decisions on ones behalf if they are unable.

Introduction to major ethical theories such as utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics, and how they apply to decision-making processes.

Frameworks and models for making ethical decisions, including step-by-step approaches to analyzing and resolving ethical dilemmas.

Exploration of ethical standards and codes of conduct specific to various professions, including medicine, business, law, and engineering.

Examination of the responsibilities of businesses to act ethically in their operations, including sustainability practices and stakeholder engagement.

Analysis of contemporary ethical concerns arising from technological advancements, such as data privacy, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

An examination of major ethical frameworks such as utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, and relativism, and how these theories guide decision-making processes.

A study of foundational ethical principles including autonomy, justice, beneficence, and non-maleficence, and their application in various contexts.

Exploration of structured approaches and models like the Ethical Decision-Making Framework (EDMF) and the PLUS Decision Making Model to systematically address ethical problems.

Development of critical thinking and argumentation skills to evaluate competing moral claims and construct defensible ethical arguments.

Analysis of real-world case studies in diverse fields (e.g., business ethics, medical ethics) to apply theoretical knowledge and hone practical decision-making skills.