Ethical Leadership Specialization

Welcome to the Specialization in Ethical Leadership! Over the course of a few months, we aim to help you understand how to “Grow the Good in Business” through leadership centered in personal integrity, conviction, and values. Corporate culture is often criticized for valuing short-term gains over long-term growth and concern for others. At Notre Dame, our approach integrates ethical, social, and environmental issues into traditional business courses. Our aim is to equip you with cross-functional intelligence, a balanced worldview, and a proper sense of moral purpose that can prepare you to contribute, cooperate, compete, and lead ethically in today’s rapidly changing business environment.

What You Will Learn:

  • Identify ethical & unethical leadership practices
  • Know the moral purpose of business
  • Incorporate business & technical skills into a moral worldview
  • Identify the main elements of a market economy
  • Explain how a market economy is supposed to work
  • Evaluate the strongest arguments for supporting a market economy
  • Evaluate the objections to the role of business in a market economy
  • Reflect on the role of business in a just and humane society
  • Create a personal vision statement for an honorable professional life
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Leading from Within (Coursera) Coursera
University of Notre Dame

Leading from Within (Coursera)

Embark on a transformative journey with 'Leading from Within' - an insightful online course designed to equip you with the tools and insights needed to make impactful decisions as a leader. This program focuses on harnessing your inner strengths to lead effectively at both individual and organizational levels, ultimately contributing positively to society.

Aug 31st 2026
4 Weeks
Leadership for an Increasingly Diverse World (Coursera) Coursera
University of Notre Dame

Leadership for an Increasingly Diverse World (Coursera)

Embark on a transformative journey with 'Leadership for an Increasingly Diverse World'. This online course is designed for working professionals seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities by embracing diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice within their organizations. Learn how to cultivate a more connected, diverse, inclusive, and globally reflective organizational culture.

Aug 31st 2026
4 Weeks
Ethics of Technology (Coursera) Coursera
University of Notre Dame

Ethics of Technology (Coursera)

Dive into 'Ethics of Technology' – a course that bridges traditional ethics with modern technology. Learn how data analytics intersects with privacy, surveillance, power, justice, accountability, corporate responsibility, and stakeholder theory. Equip yourself with the tools to critically assess the ethical implications of emerging technologies like AI.

Aug 24th 2026
4 Weeks
Ethics of Communication (Coursera) Coursera
University of Notre Dame

Ethics of Communication (Coursera)

Explore the critical role of ethics in modern business communication with 'Ethics of Communication'. This online course, offered by Coursera in partnership with the University of Notre Dame, delves into ethical considerations, conflict resolution, and crisis management strategies essential for professionals in both corporate and nonprofit sectors. Led by Dr. Amanda G. McKendree, this course equips you with the tools to navigate complex communication landscapes ethically and effectively.

Aug 24th 2026
4 Weeks
Why Business? What is the Role of Business in a Just and Humane Society (Coursera) Coursera
University of Notre Dame

Why Business? What is the Role of Business in a Just and Humane Society (Coursera)

This insightful course examines the various perceptions of business – from its positive contributions to potential negatives. It explores the function of business within a market economy, presenting diverse viewpoints to encourage critical thinking about the role of business in fostering justice and humanity. Learn how business can be an honorable entity contributing positively to society.

Aug 24th 2026
4 Weeks
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