Professionals In Society

AY2020/2021 Semester 2

The course aims to: (1) enhance your appreciation of Singapore and its maritime industry from a societal, historical, political and economic viewpoint; (2) Promote your awareness of ethical issues and your ability to analyse, argue and reflect your role, responsibility and ethical conduct as a member of the society and as a professional in the maritime community. To accomplish (1), the course topics include Singapore's pro-independence history, its social and political development, its international relations, military defense and economic development. The course also discusses the importance of the nation's maritime sector and its journey in becoming today's international maritime centre. To achieve (2), curriculum emphasises on ethical conduct for businesses and professionals. Course content comprises topics such as professional ethics, corporate governance and corporate responsibility.