The Law & Ethics of Information Technology Course
This course offers a comprehensive understanding of the rapidly evolving field of IT's legal and ethical aspects, exploring the interplay between technology, law, and ethics. Topics covered include intellectual property rights, data privacy, cybersecurity, digital rights management, social media, artificial intelligence, and the societal impacts of emerging technologies. We'll also delve into ethical considerations and legal frameworks guiding IT decision-making. Join us to navigate this dynamic landscape while upholding legal and ethical principles.
Course level
Graduate
Course duration
max. 8 weeks
Estimated time per week
10-15 hours
Course prerequisites
None
Cost
$ -
Course credits
3
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The Law & Ethics of Information Technology Course Overview
Appraise the role of law and ethics in ICT.
Demonstrate the role of ICT ethics in culturally competent modern organizations.
Defend the importance of privacy and data protection in the digital age.
Assess the value of attributing and proper licensing in software, content, and other intellectual property.
Recognize ethical issues and make sound decisions by ethical principles and professional codes of conduct.
professional codes of conduct. Analyze the need for ethical principles and guidelines in ICT research and demonstrate analysis through devising a project demonstrating principles and guidelines.
Combine ethical principles and potential legal implications when organizations make decisions to utilize ICT and collect various user data.
The Law & Ethics of Information Technology Course Skills
How will I learn?
Learning Experience
Your course starts on the first of the month. The course consists of 6 modules, and is designed to take you eight weeks to complete. Nexford’s learning design team has purposefully created courses to equip you with competencies mapped to the skills employers are looking for. Each course has 5-7 learning outcomes based on the skills employers need. Everything you learn gives you measurable skills you will use to succeed in today’s world of work.
Nexford courses are not live or recorded lectures. Instead, they’re reading, videos, interactive elements, quizzes and relevant case studies. Programs include assessments, peer-to-peer discussions, and a final project to practice what you’ve learned in a real-world context. Program content is available 24/7 during the course, and you have opportunities for collaboration and networking with learners during and after your program. Our global community of learners work at top companies such as Microsoft, Deloitte, and Google.
You'll have 24/7 access to success advisors to support you. Faculty also provide you world-class support. Book appointments with them, get individual feedback, and attend regular optional webinars.Nexford courses are rigorous and they encourage critical thinking - because we care about what you know how to do not what you know you have regular hands-on assessments reflecting the business world.
Course Outline
| Modules |
|---|
| 1: Introduction to Law and Computer Ethics |
| 2: Professional Ethics |
| 3: Privacy and Data Protection |
| 4: Property Rights and Software in the Digital Age |
| 5: Accountability in IT and Professional Responsibility |
| 6: Ethical and Legal Issues in ICT Research |
| 7: Final Project |
How will I be graded?
View the catalog to learn about how this course is graded.
What will I get after completing the course?
You'll get real skills you can use at work, straight away.
Once you've taken one course, you can take more. Using stacked credentials, you’re able to take enough courses to make a certificate, and take enough certificates to build a degree.
If you apply for a Nexford certificate or degree, you'll get credit for each course you take.
What support will I receive?
When you have a dedicated team on your side, you'll never be alone studying at Nexford. Hailing from many different countries and with online education expertise, our faculty provides you world-class support. Ask them questions during one-to-one office hours or live chat, email them any time, and get individual feedback on your assessments.
While you’re learning, you’ll also have full access to the Nexford online library, which includes access to millions of full-text articles, industry reports and key sources such as the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times and The Economist.
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The Law & Ethics of Information Technology Course Testimonials
My weekly reflective journal is my Nexford highlight. Thanks to faculty support, I continually apply principles to my enterprise – and I've been able to scale beyond considerable measure.
