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Governance and Ethical Business


Pilot domain:
Culture: Identity & Diversity
ECTS credits:
6
Mode of delivery:
Physical
University:
Universita di Napoli Federico II
Contact:
Francesca Scamardella
Language:
Italian
Study cycle:
Master
Additional info
II Semester (Summer): March – May 
Faculty:
Business, Administration and Law

SDG:
SDG8. Decent work and economic growth, SDG10. Reduced inequalities, SDG11. Sustainable cities and communities, SDG12. Responsible consumption and production
Course credit:
Yes
Free course:
Yes
Aurora competence framework:
LOUIS

Start date:
2026-03-09
End date:
2026-05-05
Application start:
2026-03-02
Application deadline:
2026-03-10

Requirements:

Basic knowledge of the Italian Language

Learning Outcome:

The course aims to give students notions concerning governance, declined as an economic category as well as a political one. Students will be called to reflect on neoliberist issues, globalization transformations and challenges. Above all, students, at the end of the course, should be able to reflect in an original and reflexive way, on these concepts, balancing workers’ rights and economic growth.

Content:

The course will explore the category of governance, in its various and different meanings, especially those concerning economic and political issues.
Then, the category of governance will be analyzed from the specific perspective of business whose requirements need a fair balance with ethical principles.

Assessment:

The exam consists of an oral examination aiming to assess theoretical and legislative knowledge. The ability to comment and interpret practical cases (such as the Nike scandal of labour child) will be assessed. Consistent with the LOUIS framework, the grade will also take into account language proficiency, effective communication, and information management.

Teaching methods:

Lectures and seminars