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BA Philosophy, Business and Ethics

University of Reading

Institution
University of Reading
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA Philosophy, Business and Ethics
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
VN51
Typical offer
A-level BBB, IB 30

Entry requirements

A level: BBB IB: 30 points overall including 4 in standard level Mathematics Maths at grade 5 (B)

About this course

BA in Innovation and Philosophy, combining business with philosophical inquiry. Core topics include data analysis, research methods, accounting, marketing, critical and analytical thinking, entrepreneurship, and global perspectives. The programme is jointly offered by Henley Business School and the Department of Philosophy. An optional work placement year provides 12 months of relevant professional experience.

Modules

  • Reason and Argument
  • The Meaning of Life
  • Business in Practice: Markets, Marketing and Management
  • Developing Professional Excellence
  • Global Justice
  • Business in Practice: Accounting for Managers
  • Business in Practice: Data Analytics
  • Radical Philosophy
  • Ethical Argument
  • Social Responsibility in Action
  • Business Ethics 1
  • Oppression, Inequality, and the Enemies of Democracy
  • Meaning and the Mind
  • Global Philosophies
  • Aesthetics
  • Philosophy through the Ages: The Minds that Shaped our World
  • Ignorance, Doubt, and Relativism
  • Marketing Essentials
  • Building Competitive Advantage: Business Strategy and Operations
  • Understanding Leadership
  • Work Placement
  • Work Mini-Placement
  • Firms in the Global Economy
  • Managing Work and People: Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Management
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Sales and Business Development
  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Optional Language Module
  • Dissertation in Philosophy
  • Independent Learning Module
  • Developing Personal Leadership
  • Free Will and Responsibility
  • Current Moral Philosophy
  • Fairness
  • Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
  • Philosophy of Religion
  • Happy and Meaningful Lives
  • Institutions and Emerging Firms
  • Social Enterprise
  • Cross Cultural Marketing
  • Marketing Communications
  • Business and Management Consultancy Skills