ITM3600EN - Ethics in Information Technology

Course description

Do you understand the difference between ethical and unethical decision making? This course will introduce ethical concepts related to personal and organizational decision making in the use of information systems in faith-based organizations. Students will identify ethical issues raised by current and evolving technologies, apply a framework to analyze risk and decision options. Students will also evaluate the impact of personal ethics and organizational values on an ethical workplace.

How this course benefits students

Why is ethical behavior necessary? The course will be an introduction to ethical decision making for the student. Fundamentals on ethics related to technology and to the dynamics of faith-based organizations will be covered.

Why this course is important

This course allows students to utilize an ethical decision making framework through case studies examining real life situations.

Credit hours
3 hours
Subject area
Information Technology Management
Educational level
Bachelor
Learning type
Instructional
Prerequisites
None
Upcoming terms
Pending
* Schedule subject to change. Please contact the Registrar's office with schedule questions.

How this course relates to missional core values

Biblically based

Ethics in Information Technology will center around biblical principles in decision making while providing an introduction to ethical decision making utilizing technology

Missionally driven

throughout the course we will discuss principles from Scripture that address various types of behavior and biblical responses.

Contextually informed

This course will examine ethical decision making utilizing technology and/or issues related to technology. Missional leaders will find this course beneficial because it provides a framework for ethical decision making.

Interculturally focused

Ethical decision making is important in business and within one's personal life. Students will learn how to synthesize information and make ethical decisions. These decisions will affect them, their businesses and ultimately society.

Practically minded

Ethical decision making affects all cultures and religions. Students will discuss and examine various issues and how ethical decision making can have different impacts depending on geographical and cultural locale.

Experientially transformed

Students can use their practical skills in applying a framework for ethical decision making in both personal and business settings.