Program Overview

Program Overview

The university program in question is COMM 216, which focuses on Ethics, Business Sustainability, and Social Responsibility. This course explores the complex relationship between business and society, emphasizing the role of business in protecting the planet and addressing societal needs.

Course Details

• Course Name: COMM 216 - Ethics, Business Sustainability, and Social Responsibility
• Description: Students will analyze real-world environmental and social dilemmas using theoretical perspectives such as ethical reasoning, stakeholder theory, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability. The goal is to identify courses of action for advancing sustainability and social responsibility in businesses.
• Semester: Winter (January 12 - April 13, 2026)
• Instructor: Information available in the Course Outline
• Program: Undergraduate, 1.5 credits
• Required Course Material Fee: $98.79 CAD, which includes access to the course content, the McGraw-Hill Connect textbook, and the Connect platform.

Requirements and Materials

• Prerequisite: COMM 205, 214 previously or concurrently
• Book: McGraw Hill Connect Textbook: Business Ethics in Canada, Sexty, et al., 6th Edition
• Course Material Fee: This fee covers all content needed for the online course, including electronic versions of textbooks, images, articles, animations, audio, and/or video, deemed essential by the instructor or content provider.

Registration and Outline

• Registration Information: Students must register for the course in their Student Hub and then sign up for an eConcordia account to access the course material.
• Course Outline: Available, but subject to change without notice. For the most recent course list, students should visit the Student Hub.