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Course Description
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Course Name
Ethical Dilemmas in Digital World
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Host University
Anglo-American University
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Location
Prague, Czech Republic
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Area of Study
Ethics, Management
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Description
The course explores the relationship between human actions, technology, and moral and ethical norms of society as well as individuals. It considers civic and professional ethics, business needs in context of organizations and stakeholders and the way technology takes over many roles previously performed by humans. Ethical dilemmas are reviewed using well known ethics theories.Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:
–Identify and evaluate ethical issues technology bring to society;
–Understand the role and responsibility of IT professionals in dealing with ethical dilemmas;
–Recognize potential ethical dilemmas related to organizational business strategy and provide recommendations;
–Address current issues related to privacy,censorship and freedom of expression in relation to ethical dilemmas;
–Understand the concepts of cybercrime and cyber security as threats to society.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.