S4 BBA IB - BE & Sustainability

Programme: BBA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 

Course Code BIB4CJ111 

Course Title - Business Ethics and Sustainability  - Semester 4 

Syllabus 

This course equips future international business leaders with a strong foundation in ethical decision-making and sustainable practices within the Indian and global context. Through lectures, interactive discussions, case studies, guest speakers, and simulations, students will explore ethical frameworks, analyze contemporary business issues, and develop strategies for integrating sustainability into international business operations, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

I Foundational Business Ethics for Indian Businesses  

1 Defining Business Ethics and its Importance in International Operations 3    

2 Ethical Decision-Making: (Utilitarianism, Deontology, Virtue Ethics) 

with emphasis on their application in the Indian context (e.g., considering societal values) 3    

3 Benefits from Managing Ethics in the Workplace: Emphasize the positive impact on employee morale, 

brand reputation, and long-term success. 3    

4 Common challenges faced by Indian businesses (e.g., corruption, lack of transparency),  2     

     Ethical leadership and corporate governance within the Indian context.                                  1.5   

II Ethical Conduct in Finance and Investments 12.5    

5 Ethical issues in Finance: like insider trading, hostile takeovers, financial markets, financial statements 4    

6 Ethics in Investment Decisions: Explore topics like socially responsible investing (SRI) and microfinance, 

highlighting their role in promoting sustainability and development in India. 4   

7 Role of ethics in HRM, Marketing 4.5   

III Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)  12.5    

8 Sustainability Meaning and Scope: Explore the concept of sustainability and its three pillars: economic, social, and environmental. 

Discuss its increasing importance for Indian businesses operating globally. 4      

9 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Define CSR and its evolution in the Indian context (e.g., mandatory CSR spending). 

Analyze different CSR frameworks and best practices for Indian companies 3    

10 Why is Sustainability an Imperative? Highlight the business case for sustainability, 

including cost reduction, brand reputation enhancement, and attracting responsible investors. 3     

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Frameworks: Explore global frameworks like GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) 

and their applicability to Indian companies. 2.5   

IV  Sustainable development goals 12.5    

11 Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 

Legal Framework, Conventions, and Treaties on Environmental and Social Aspects: 

Discuss relevant Indian regulations and international agreements on environmental protection, labor practices, and human rights. (e.g., The National Green Tribunal Act, UN Global Compact, UN Convention on climate change)