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Graduate Certificate in Business Ethics

The Program

The Graduate Certificate in Business Ethics at West Chester University is designed for business professionals who wish to increase their knowledge of business ethics. The program offers training in moral reasoning within the business setting for those with undergraduate degrees who have met the entrance requirements. Students will learn how to analyze moral issues in the workplace and gain skill in ascertaining the most justifiable courses of action.

The certificate is offered by WCU’s Department of Philosophy. The philosophy department has offered a graduate program leading to the master’s degree for over 35 years; and its faculty members are strong in both theoretical and applied ethics. Focused electives are drawn from the course offerings of other WCU departments such as Management, Women’s Studies, and Criminal Justice.

The Curriculum

The certificate consists of two required courses—PHI 512 Ethical Theories and PHI 580 Business Ethics—and three focused electives selected under advisement. This accounts for a total of 15 credits which can be completed over the course of three semesters, or in one calendar year. The electives listed below are samples of the available offerings. A complete listing can be obtained by clicking here.

Fall: PHI 512 Ethical Theories

Elective MGT 514 Environmental Business or

WOS 530 Women in Leadership

Spring: PHI 580 Business Ethics

Elective ADM 505 Organizing Human Resources or

ADM 504 Communication for Managers or

PHI 482 Social Philosophy

Summer: Elective MGT 511 Managing and Leading Organizations

Admission Requirements

Official transcript verifying bachelor’s degree: West Chester University requires a minimum 2.65 cumulative GPA, and a minimum 2.75 major GPA. The program requires that students have completed at least one undergraduate introductory ethical theory course.