Information Package

Program of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

GMS375

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

Course Code
GMS375
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the concepts of professionalism and professional ethics.
  2. Learn the characteristics of professionals.
  3. Learn the functions of management consultants.
  4. Learns professional organizations.
  5. Learns ethical problems and practices for professionals.
  6. Learns the scope of audit consulting and consulting services.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionEthical and moral concepts, social rules, social norms, values, law and morality, ethical principles, professional ethics are explained. Deontological-teleological ethics, communication ethics and modernization, popular culture and ethics are also covered.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to business ethics and basic concepts
2nd Week Importance and ethics given to ethical values
3rd Week What factors affect ethical behavior? Why should we behave ethically?
4th Week Basic areas of business ethics (Business ethics, professional ethics, work ethics)
5th Week Ethical climate and ethical codes
6th Week Personal moral philosophies (idealism and relativism), disclosure
7th Week Managing ethical behavior: Developing ethical understanding and ethical education in business
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Human resource ethics
10th Week Social responsibility, main social responsibility areas and stakeholder management
11th Week Marketing ethics and press ethics
12th Week Ethics in politics, Ethics in medicine
13th Week Case analysis (case study)
14th Week Project work presentations
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading1. Kutlu, H. A. (2015). Meslek Etiği. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, İstanbul.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 1 2 2
Individual or group work 2 5 10
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 2 4
Total Work Load81
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.7
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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