What is the philosophy of business, innovation and technology?
In the philosophy of business, innovation and technology cognate, you’ll explore the relationships between markets, technology and human well-being. You’ll choose courses in subjects such as the philosophy of artificial intelligence, biotechnology, economic policy, and environmental or business ethics. Combine this cognate with a science, business, liberal arts or health-related major to bring enhanced critical thinking skills to your career or studies.
Why study the philosophy of business, innovation and technology at UNH?
Our internationally renowned professors emphasize discussion, debate and writing in their courses. Wrestling with big questions facing the future of humanity will prepare you for highly successful careers in business, management and cutting-edge technology. As a lively and nurturing community personally invested in the success of our high-achieving students, we take pride in watching our graduates go on to excel in top law schools, elite graduate programs and prestigious positions from Wall Street to Silicon Valley.
Potential career areas
- Academia
- Business
- Education
- Ethics
- Healthcare
- Law
- Policymaking
- Politics
- Technology
- Writing
Curriculum & Requirements
Our internationally renowned philosophy professors emphasize discussion, debate, and writing in our courses. Wrestling with big questions prepares our students exceptionally well for highly successful careers in business and cutting-edge technology. As a lively and nurturing faculty personally invested in the success of our high achieving students, we take pride in watching our graduates go on to excel in top law schools, elite graduate programs, and prestigious positions from Wall Street to Silicon Valley.
For students unable to major or minor in Philosophy, students may select the three course cognate in Philosophy of Business, Innovation, and Technology. This cognate provides official recognition for those who choose to emphasize the study of the relationships between markets, technology, and human well-being. Students will choose courses in the philosophy of artificial intelligence, evolution, neuroscience, biotechnology, business ethics, economic policy, environmental ethics and other high impact subjects.
Contact the Philosophy Department with questions at (603) 862-2060 or philosophy@unh.edu.
For a cognate in Philosophy of Business, Innovation, and Technology, a student must complete three (3) philosophy courses (for a total of 12 credits) from the following list.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select three philosophy courses from the following: | 12 | |
PHIL 421 | Philosophy and the Arts | |
PHIL 424 | The Future of Humanity: Science, Technology, and Society | |
PHIL 430 | Ethics and Society | |
PHIL 431 | Business Ethics | |
PHIL 435 | Human Nature and Evolution | |
PHIL 436 | Social and Political Philosophy | |
PHIL 447 | Artificial Intelligence, Robots, and People | |
PHIL 450 | Environmental Ethics | |
PHIL 530 | Ethics | |
PHIL 531 | Topics in Professional and Business Ethics | |
PHIL 630 | Neuroscience and Philosophy | |
PHIL 660 | Law, Medicine, and Ethics | |
an approved 700-level philosophy seminar | ||
Students do not need to declare a cognate; however, we recommend that students meet with a faculty member from the Philosophy Department to discuss their plan. At the beginning of a student's final semester of study, the student should complete a Certification of Completion of Cognate form, obtain the necessary signatures, and submit it to their Dean's Office.
Credit toward the cognate will only be given for courses passed with C- or better, and a 2.00 grade-point average must be maintained in courses for the cognate. Courses taken on the pass/fail basis may not be used for the cognate.
