Caroline Burns

Professor Caroline Burns is a faculty member in the Leadership, Ethics, and Law Department at the School of Economics and Business Administration, Saint Mary's College of California. With a PhD in Organization and Management from Capella University (2007), she has taught courses such as Business Ethics & Social Responsibility, Global Perspectives in Business and Society, and Business Strategy.

• 2007: PhD, Organization and Management, Capella University
• 2000: MBA, Economics, Cameron University
• 1993: BA, Hotel Management, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

Her research spans business ethics, social capital, fair trade consumption, and values-based education. Current projects include a longitudinal study on Changing Student Values. She explores intersections between ethical pedagogy, cultural values, and socioeconomic equity, with a focus on corporate responsibility and educational frameworks.

Key research trends include ethical consumption patterns, fair trade practices, and the role of empathy in leadership. Her work often integrates philosophical concepts like axiology and examines industry transformations such as Industry 4.0 and Education 4.0.

• 2023: Open Educational Resource for Social Justice Grant

Burns has contributed to peer-reviewed journals, authored encyclopedia entries, and presented at international conferences, including the International Conference on Plagiarism and the Fair Trade International Symposium. Her work bridges academic integrity, leadership theory, and societal impact.