Ethical discourse is considered critical for it can impact individual and organizational actions with respect to compensation, benefits, employment, affirmative action, promotional and termination practices. The application of ethical values is accomplished through the use of case studies in class discussion, as well as student, faculty, and guest speaker presentations. These tools are then carried throughout the curriculum. This degree program seeks to develop graduates with a strong emphasis on basic human values in the healthcare field. One of the key courses in the curriculum, Biomedical and Management Ethics , uses case studies to enhance students' analytical skills and to draw out their values and beliefs.
Ethical leadership is also a central theme.
The course also addresses professional ethics and responsibilities in the workplace. Other efforts to integrate ethical analysis are being explored by the Accounting MBA faculty and staff. In addition to the traditional academic programs that make up GSB, a number of other education programs are part of the school. Several centers provide continuing, non-credit education for various professional populations. In addition, the Applied Research Center encourages GSB faculty to do research within business settings and to publish those findings.