INFT6800
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
Information technology (IT) professionals need to be aware of both societal and technical issues in their work and require a solid understanding of the Professional Code of Conduct relevant to their field of practice. Recent developments in the technical areas of IT, such as social media, mobile applications, data analytics and data mining, have introduced new problems for professionals in social areas. IT professionals need to be aware of the ethical problems and the legal challenges that may arise from the use of information technology, as well as their level of accountability for these issues. Such issues include cybercrime, privacy, security and safety, intellectual property and social responsibility. This course introduces students to ethical and legal issues and provides a basic understanding of research appraisal and validation that IT professionals will need in their professional practice. As part of this course, students will experience a recognised industry certification process.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Trimester 2 - 2024
Singapore NAIHE
- Trimester 2 - 2024
Online
- Trimester 2 - 2024
Sydney Elizabeth Street
- Trimester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply the ICT professional code of conduct, and discuss the roles and expectations of a contemporary ICT professional.
2. Demonstrate professional-level skills for organisational communication within the roles that IT professionals will need in their professional practice.
3. Differentiate between legal, ethical and social obligations of an ICT professional and be able to differentiate ethical and un-ethical behaviours.
4. Discuss contemporary ICT governance in organisations.
5. Synthesise contemporary and future ethical and social impacts of ICT and discuss best practice for the use of ICT for society.
6. Apply principles of innovation and entrepreneurship and their application in the context of ICT in building a business plan.
7. Discuss the role of certifications for a contemporary IT professional.
Content
- Understanding professional practice
- Professionalism and ethical practice
- IT governance & project management practice
- Certification in professional development
- Cultural and accessibility considerations
- Applied ethics in AI and research practice
- Professional practice of leadership
- Innovation and entrepreneurship in practice
- Sustainable computing in practice
- Legal systems in practice
- Professional career development
Requisite
Course Replacement:
You cannot enrol if you have successfully completed any of the following course(s):
INFT6802
INFT3800
Assessment items
Quiz: Quizzes x 4
Written Assignment: Individual Writing Assignment
Presentation: Group Project and Oral Presentation
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement 40% - Must obtain 40% in this assessment item to pass the course.
Contact hours
Trimester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 24 hour(s) per term
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 22 hour(s) per term
Trimester 2 - 2024 - Singapore NAIHE
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 24 hour(s) per term
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 22 hour(s) per term
Trimester 2 - 2024 - Online
Lecture-1
- Online 24 hour(s) per term
Workshop-1
- Online 22 hour(s) per term
Trimester 2 - 2024 - Sydney Elizabeth Street
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 24 hour(s) per term
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 22 hour(s) per term
Course outline
- INFT6800 - Trimester 2, 2024 (All) (PDF, 212.6 KB)
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