Ethics, Values, and Public Affairs

3 credits · School of Public Policy

This course equips MPA students with foundational knowledge and practical skills to navigate the ethics challenges that arise in the practice of public affairs. Students will review classical ethical frameworks and seminal research in behavioral and organizational ethics, then apply insights from these works to the real-world challenges they are facing in their careers. The course places significant emphasis on core values, ethical decision-making, and organizational culture, giving students a set of tools and strategies for responding to the specific challenges they face as leaders and managers.