Dr. Kathleen Burke

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kathleen Burke is a University Lecturer at Simon Fraser University, specializing in Strategy and Business Society. She holds a Ph.D. from Simon Fraser University and has two degrees from Indiana University: an M.A. and a B.A. Kathleen teaches the course BUS303 Business, Society, and Ethics and is involved in the Envision Financial Community Leaders Igniting Change (CLIC) program, an initiative aimed at community leadership development. In 2015, she was recognized with the TD Canada Trust Distinguished Teaching award, the highest teaching honor at the Beedie School of Business. Kathleen’s research interests include ethical decision-making, ethics pedagogy, and leadership communication. She has published numerous articles on topics related to business ethics education and the challenges of workplace ethics, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work frequently addresses issues such as workplace harassment and ethical dilemmas faced in business settings. Furthermore, Kathleen’s teaching materials emphasize integrity and ethical considerations in academic practices, contributing significantly to discussions around these critical issues.

Research Interests

Courses

BUS303 Business, Society, and Ethics

Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy