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If there was a cost centre for the consequences of morally wrong
decisions, then in many companies, the total cost of all mistakes
would be almost as high as the total costs for personnel.
Rupert Lay (*1929), German theologian, philosopher and
professor
Ethics Advisor
Prof. Dr. Tobias Popović
Phone +49 (0)711 8926 2962
tobias.popovic@hft-stuttgart.de
Room 1/201
Ethics
Ethics is a certificate that attests that you have completed at least 200 hours of ethics-related study.
Ethics is a component of the Ethics Promotion Programme of the universities of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg. In the scope of this promotion programme, ethics is understood as:
- Lore of the good and successful life
- Revision of rules of action
- Theory of morality
Why study Ethics?
- Learning about and reflecting on ethical topics allows you to align your later professional actions with ethical aspects.
- You can use it to demonstrate to future employers your dedication to go beyond the requirements of your studies. That is a plus point for you when you are being compared with other applicants.
- You increase your skills of perception and communication, improve your social skills and acquire key qualifications for your professional life.
- You contribute towards reinforcing moral conduct in society.