MIS231 - Professional Ethics in the Digital Age

Unit details

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Year:2019 unit information
Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Previously coded as:MSC348
Trimester 1 Unit Chair:

Emilia Bellucci

Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with:

SIT223

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 3 hour class

Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online):11 x 2 hour class (recordings provided) + 3 x 1 hour online seminar

Content

This unit focuses on the ethical role of information systems (e.g. business analyst, data analyst) professionals and  business professionals. The rise of global eBusiness and the rapid development of 'Big Data' (or large quantities of digital data) have changed how people, organisations and societies operate and have introduced new ethical, social and professional issues. The key aim of this unit is to equip the student with the skills to understand, identify and analyse these issues. The unit will consider some of the key ethical and social issues that have arisen as a result of global eBusiness and 'Big Data' and provide practical experience in how to manage these issues.

Assessment

Assessment 1: (Individual) Written report - Professional capability gap analysis (1,500 words) 20%

Assessment 2: (Group of 3 students) - Debate presentation and report (equivalent to 2,500 words) 30%

Examination: (2-hours) 50%

Hurdle requirement

Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.

Unit Fee Information

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