Expert Talk:- Developing Ethical  Standards Among Students 

Department of Commerce, Central University of Kashmir On September 3, 2026, the Department of Commerce at the Central University of Kashmir organized a special guest lecture titled "Developing Ethical Standards Among Students." The session aimed to install fundamental moral principles, academic integrity, and corporate ethical behaviour among students as they prepare to transition into corporate and academic environments.The event commenced at 10:30 AM with a welcome address delivered by the Head of the Department, who emphasized that technical competence in commerce, finance, and accounting is incomplete without a solid ethical foundation.

The keynote lecture was delivered by Dr. Nazir Ahmad, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Central University of Kashmir. Dr. Ahmad drew upon classic and contemporary philosophical thought to contextualize ethics within modern academia, corporate governance, and daily life.

Philosophical Underpinnings of Ethics: Dr. Ahmad differentiated between compliance and conscience, highlighting duty-based (deontological) and virtue ethics to show that moral decisions require internal commitment rather than mere external oversight. The speaker encouraged students to practice critical self-reflection, cultivate empathy, and navigate peer pressures constructively. Following the core address, an engaging 30-minute interactive session took place. Students of both M.com 1st and 3rd semesters raised questions regarding: Balancing profitability with corporate social welfare.

Navigating ethical Gray areas in competitive workplace cultures. Practical strategies to resolve whistleblowing dilemmas without jeopardizing one's career. Dr. Ahmad addressed each query with practical illustrations and philosophical clarity, urging students to make their values non-negotiable.

 The lecture was attended by over 20 students alongside faculty members of the Department of Commerce. Feedback collected post-session reflected that students gained a grounded appreciation for ethical decision-making, acknowledging its direct relevance to professional commerce careers.

The program concluded at 1:00 PM with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Dr Rizwana Rafiq faculty in the Department of commerce, expressing gratitude to Dr. Nazir Ahmad for the insightful deliberation, as well as to the departmental leadership for organizing the event.